Your neighbors are closer than you think.
Buzz puts you in a small, local hive of people who like what you like — gardening, card games, morning walks — and makes it easy to actually meet. No feed. No ads. Just people nearby.
Seniors don’t hate getting older. They hate being lonely.
Loss of loved ones, reduced mobility, retirement, living alone, and a widening technology gap all push the same direction: isolation. Most apps make it worse by keeping people on a screen. Buzz is built to do the opposite.
Why bees? Because they cluster.
When it’s cold, bees gather tightly and keep each other warm. Buzz groups you with a small, local cluster of people who share what you love — your hive.
Make a profile
Big buttons, large text, no jargon. Add a few tags for things you like — gardening, card games, morning walks.
Get matched to a hive
Buzz filters by interests and age group into small clusters inside your local community — never strangers across the country.
Meet in real life
Send a buzz, share a moment, RSVP to coffee. Every feature nudges you toward a real conversation, not more scrolling.
A social app that sends you back into the real world.
Your hive
Every cluster belongs to a hive rooted in your neighborhood, church, or care community.
Smart filtering
Matched by interests and age group, so first conversations already have something to talk about.
Moments & buzzes
Share a photo of your roses. Get a buzz back. Small, warm check-ins that lead to visits.
Local events
Coffee mornings, card nights, garden walks — suggested by your hive, one tap to RSVP.
Accessibility in action
Not an afterthought. Every screen was designed with 50-year-old hands and eyes in mind.
Big text, bigger buttons
Three text sizes, three button sizes, and a high-contrast bright mode.
Talk, don’t type
Voice messages in, messages read aloud out, at the reading speed you choose.
Most apps are built to keep you on your phone. Buzz is built to get you off it.
No infinite feed. No ads. People nearby. Just a hyperlocal hive, tools that fit older hands, and a gentle push toward the café down the street.
Worried about Mom being alone? Set her up in ten minutes.
Reserve a spot for a parent or grandparent. When their hive opens we’ll send a printable step-by-step guide and a phone number they can actually call.
Reserve a spot for a loved oneGive your residents their own hive.
Buzz is a senior-connection app designed to be hyperlocal, built for 50+, designed to reduce screen time, and offered directly to facilities. Pilot it with one floor first.
Talk to the foundersA student from Fort Mill, SC who keeps seeing the same empty chairs.
Buzz started as a proposal for the 2026 National Changemakers Summit. We’re building our first version with a simple goal: help older adults find community close to home.
Questions, answered
Is Buzz free?
Joining a hive, messaging, moments, and events are planned to be free. Optional paid features may come later, but the basics will stay free.
I’m not good with technology. Will I manage?
Buzz is being designed with large text, big buttons, and voice messages. We’re building a simpler way to connect, with setup guidance for you and your family.
Where is Buzz available?
We’re preparing to launch hive by hive in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, and the rest of York County, South Carolina. Join the waitlist to hear when a hive opens near you.
Who will I be matched with?
People in your local community who share your interests and are close to your age group. The goal is a small circle you can get to know in real life.
Can I sign up for my mother or father?
Absolutely. Join with your own email address to receive launch information you can share with your loved one.
The future of community is here. Help us build it.
Join the first hives in York County. We’re opening neighborhood by neighborhood. Join the waitlist to hear when yours is ready.