Who can set up a Verified Account

Verified Accounts serves as a tool for local government and public safety organizations to share updates, drive communication, and keep residents informed. Our policy outlines the eligibility criteria for organizations wishing to join Neighbors as a Verified Account, including:

Local Government (City and County)

Verified Accounts are available to all City and County government organizations and their internal departments, except for committees, task forces, districts, and elected officials.

• City/County Governments

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  e.g. City of Friendstown

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• City/County Departments

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  e.g. Friendstown Department of Animal Services, Friendstown Department of Parks & Recreation, Friendstown Public Works

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Public Safety (City and County)

Select Public Safety departments and divisions within City and County are eligible to setup a Verified Account.

• City/County Law Enforcements

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  e.g. Friendstown Police Department, Friendstown County Sheriff’s Office

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• City/County Fire Departments

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  e.g. Friendstown Fire Department, Friendstown Fire Marshal’s Office, Friendstown Emergency Management Agency

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Community Organizations (Local)

Organizations that meet all of the following requirements below may be eligible for a Verified Account. While we value all community organizations, this particular program is not open to political, religious, or activist groups:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must exclusively serve at local city/county level or smaller (local chapters of national organizations are permitted)
• Must have a public website
• Must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization
• Must have a physical address within the claimed service area
• Provides local community services or goods (e.g.: meal assistance, housing support, educational programs, health services, etc)

Examples include:

• Community Centers (e.g. Friendstown Recreation and Community Center)
• Animal Rescues/Shelters (e.g. Friendstown Animal Shelter, Friendstown Humane Society)
• Local Non-Profit Organizations (e.g. Friendstown Food Bank, Friendstown Disability Services)
• Public School Districts (e.g. Friendstown Public School District)

Ready to set up a Verified Account? Check our Active Organization Map to see if your organization already has an account. If not, sign up today at communityprograms.ring.com/ps