Good Nearby

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About us

A student’s idea.
A community’s possibilities.

Sophia MarinoFounder, Good Nearby

Hi, I’m Sophia Marino, the founder of Good Nearby.

As a student attending online school, I understood how difficult it could be to find volunteer opportunities nearby and meaningful ways to help my community. I wanted to get involved, but without the everyday connections of a traditional school campus, knowing where to start wasn’t always easy.

The idea for Good Nearby first came to me in 2023. In 2025, I decided to turn that idea into a nonprofit initiative with a simple purpose: make community involvement easier to discover and more accessible to students and neighbors.

Good Nearby brings local volunteer programs and practical community project ideas together in one place. My hope is to help people find a cause they care about, connect with organizations doing meaningful work, and take that first step toward making a difference close to home.