Trying to make my neighborhood safer, could use some advice or help

Hey,

I live in LA, and lately I’ve noticed how disconnected neighborhoods can be. Things like lost pets, small emergencies, or local events often go unnoticed until it’s too late, and it worries me.

I’ve been working on an app that would help neighbors alert each other in real-time and make helping feel more rewarding. It’s still just a prototype, and I’m kind of stuck figuring out how to make it practical and actually useful for people.

I could really use any advice, guidance, or small help to get this off the ground. Even suggestions on how to organize something like this, or resources for development, would mean a lot.

Thanks for reading, and for any guidance or support you can offer.