Alumni couple builds support network for life challenges

Jordan and Scott Arogeti, founders of SupportNow, help turn difficult moments into opportunities for creating a space where communities can rally to support those in need.

“Everyone wants to take action when they hear news, and SupportNow was built to be the platform where people can take those actions,” says chief operating officer Scott Arogeti AB ’06:

Through the platform, friends and family can donate money for groceries or medical bills, organize meals, coordinate volunteers, and provide updates. 

“Scott and I are very old souls, and we wanted to build something meaningful,” says Jordan Arogeti AB ’11, the chief executive officer.  

 The idea for SupportNow came after the couple embarked on a “listening tour,” where they spoke with families, places of worship, nonprofits, and related organizations to learn what people needed and wanted during the hardest moments of their lives. 

When people experience loss, grief, or any major moment in life that causes stress—including a positive one, like having a baby—decision fatigue is common. Bombarded with things to do during a stressful time, people struggle, Jordan says. Through SupportNow’s “lend a hand” feature, something as simple as mowing the lawn can be covered by willing friends. 

In 2024, more than 5,300 families were supported through the platform. The donors came from 52 countries, and more than $2 million was raised for individuals and families. 

Great work and thoughtful contributions from the Communications Studies (Jordan) and SPIA (Scott) alums. What can't you do with AB degree?

Image: Jordan and Scott Arogeti (Photo by Peter Frey/UGA)