Title: Project Complete: ReachFirst is ready for deployment!
Update Body: We just wrapped up the final code for ReachFirst! After an intense hackathon of building, branching, and merging, our transparent disaster relief platform is fully operational.
During natural disasters, donors want to help but often don't know who to trust, while local NGOs struggle to get visibility. We built ReachFirst to bridge that gap with verified data and financial accountability.
Here is a quick look at the core engine we just finished building:
- Live Crisis Mapping: Real-time tracking of disaster hotspots using custom Leaflet maps.
- Smart NGO Ranking: An algorithmic scoring system to highlight the most effective frontline responders based on proximity and capacity.
- Secure Escrow Donations: Fully integrated with the PayPal API so donors can track their funds from payment to verified field delivery.
- AI & Transparency Portals: We added an AI-powered budget parser for NGOs and a strict GPS-verified photo ledger to guarantee zero-trust transparency.
The Tech Stack: Next.js 16 (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL (Drizzle), NextAuth v5, and PayPal.
A huge shoutout to the team for pulling off a complex multi-branch Git workflow and bringing this enterprise-grade design system to life. Check out our project gallery to see the live map, NGO portals, and public transparency ledger in action!