Tech Trends in Philanthropy: Help When You Need It Most

Issue 4: Scott Arogeti, Co-Founder & CEO, Support Now

I first met Scott Arogeti while working at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. At that time, Scott was building Support Now, and we discussed how I could help spread the word about their mission. Fast forward a year, and I'm thrilled to be writing about Support Now—a platform that has already helped families raise over a million dollars in under 12 months! 🚀

When someone close to you is facing illness, tragedy, or other major life moments, it’s overwhelming to know how to help. That’s where Support Now steps in. Imagine if GoFundMe, MealTrain, and CaringBridge combined forces, but then took things a step further. Support Now is an all-in-one support solution solution that does more than just raise money—it connects people to actionable support. Whether it’s organizing meals, coordinating volunteers, providing financial aid, or streamlining communications, everything families and their communities need can be managed in one place. 📝

Here’s what makes Support Now unique:

• Support Registry: It’s like a smart to-do list for families going through tough times. People can raise funds, arrange for meal deliveries, organize errands, and even tap into a free grants database to cover long-term needs.

  
  

• Long-Term Help: Most fundraising platforms are designed for short bursts of help. With Support Now, help continues long after traditional donations slow down, thanks to the platform’s integration of grants and volunteer support. The grants database is the largest sortable database of medical grants available, helping families navigate complex needs that insurance may not cover.

  
  

• User-Friendly: You can set up a registry in minutes, even without knowing all the family’s specific needs. The platform’s thoughtful default settings help manage the basics, so support can flow without delays. And it’s completely free, while families keep more of the funds raised. 💸

Success Story

“Last winter, our world was turned upside down when our oldest son was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma. Our son needed long-term inpatient treatment at CHOA. With jobs and 3 more young kids at home, there was no way to juggle our family's needs without a village,” said Rachel Peterson.

“The night he was diagnosed, we got the best piece of advice from a church friend - get comfortable expressing your needs, accept all the help that is offered, and create a Support Now page to coordinate all the offers you are about to receive. Having an all-in-one place to share medical updates, coordinate care, meals, laundry, and any need that came up eased the burden significantly and allowed us to be truly present for all that mattered during that time. I will forever cherish how our village came together for us, thank you Support Now for creating the platform that made it possible.”

Families dealing with long-term medical issues or grief need more than just money—they need a community. Support Now builds that community and keeps the help flowing when it’s needed most.

What’s next for Support Now?

They’re constantly evolving to meet families’ needs, making it easier than ever to offer real, sustained help. This platform is truly changing the way we think about supporting others in tough times.

To learn more about Support Now checkout their website: https://www.supportnow.org/