# A free website that makes it simple to ask for and offer help

URL: https://cheapcheapwebsites.com/free-nonprofit-websites/mutual-aid-groups/
Updated October 17, 2026. Offer: free website build (up to 5 pages, normally $399) for nonprofits and community groups; Website Care $30/month required.

## The short answer
Yes, a mutual aid group can get a free website build from Cheap Cheap Websites, and it does not need to be a registered nonprofit. We build up to 5 pages, draft the words after a consultation, and make it work on a phone. The only cost is Website Care at $30/month, covering hosting, HTTPS, backups, weekly checks, A/B testing and small edits. Recurring plans can be canceled anytime.

## Your free 5-page website
1. Ask for help: A short, welcoming request path for rides, groceries, supplies or other needs, with no judgment.
2. Offer help: How neighbors can give time, items or skills, and what you ask for in return, which is usually nothing.
3. How it works: A plain explanation of what mutual aid is, who runs the group and how requests are handled.
4. Current needs: A list of items or funds needed right now, updated often.
5. Contact and values: Group principles, safety notes and how to reach a coordinator.

## What a mutual aid website has to do in ten seconds
Someone who needs groceries this week may be anxious about asking. Someone with a car wants to help today. Your site should make both moves feel easy. Offer two plain buttons: "I need help" and "I can help". State what you can and cannot do, such as the neighborhood you cover. Use warm, short sentences with no insider language. Keep the request form short. Ask only for what you need to help.

## What is free and what Website Care covers
The build is free and matches our Launch Website, normally $399 one time: up to 5 pages, designed for you, words drafted from a consultation, mobile-friendly, and 10 revision rounds. Website Care at $30/month is required. It covers hosting, HTTPS, backups, weekly checks, A/B testing and small edits like updating current needs. It is the only cost. Recurring plans can be canceled anytime. Need more than 5 pages? We quote it first. See how it works .

## How people find mutual aid on Google and in AI assistants
People search "mutual aid near me", "help with groceries this week", "neighbors helping neighbors" or "how to start a mutual aid network". Every page has clear titles and descriptions, headings that match, structured data so Google and AI assistants like ChatGPT understand your service area, an XML sitemap and fast mobile pages. Your area and details are written the same way everywhere. We cannot promise rankings or results. The Monthly SEO add-on , from $50/month, is optional.

## Must-haves and pitfalls for mutual aid sites
Protect people asking for help. Never post names, addresses or stories without clear consent. Collect little data. Do not ask for immigration status, income proof or other sensitive details. Plan for safety. Use group contact points, not volunteers' home addresses. Be clear about funds. Say plainly how donations are used and who handles them. If you work alongside a pantry, see food banks . Groups serving newcomers may also like immigrant support . Our donation flow guide covers giving buttons.

## How to get started
Fill in the short form on this page. A real person reviews it and confirms you are a nonprofit or community group. Registration is not required. We hold a consultation. We write the draft. You review it, up to 10 revision rounds. We launch, in as little as 48 hours for eligible small projects. Se habla espanol. Back to free nonprofit websites .

## Frequently asked questions
**Can an unregistered mutual aid group qualify?** Yes. Community groups that are not registered qualify. A real person reviews your form and confirms it.

**Can we collect help requests on the site?** We add a form link or the tool you already use. We do not promise a specific integration.

**Can we accept donations?** We add buttons to the giving tool you already use. CCW does not process payments.

**What does it cost per month?** Website Care is $30/month and covers hosting, HTTPS, backups, weekly checks, A/B testing and small edits.

**Can we cancel later?** Yes. Recurring plans can be canceled anytime.

Apply: https://cheapcheapwebsites.com/free-nonprofit-websites/mutual-aid-groups/#apply