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"A raised shade in the window —
the simplest, most beautiful way
to say I'm here."
A daily wellness check-in for peace of mind — yours and theirs.
In memory of neighbors who watched out for each other
Years ago, neighbors would watch for each other's window shades each morning. If the shade wasn't raised by mid-morning, someone would knock on the door to check. No technology required — just people paying attention to each other.
This app brings that same idea into the modern world, for people who may not have a neighbor watching their window anymore.
You control which contacts receive daily alerts, emergency alerts, or both — set separately per contact in the Contacts tab.
When this app sends a text message alert, it requires a cell phone number. Landlines, VoIP numbers, and office lines cannot receive text messages.
If a contact does not have a cell phone, use their email address instead — just make sure to enable the Email option for that contact.
This is not an emergency response service.Raise the Shade is a personal wellness notification tool. It sends messages to people you know and trust. It does not contact emergency services, dispatch first responders, or guarantee response times.
Always call 911 in a life-threatening emergency.
See exactly what your contacts will receive if you miss a check-in