The WATCH App empowers citizens to engage with life and authority on a more equal footing. Whether dealing with authority figures or others whose intentions may not be in your best interest, the app helps provide clarity, accountability, and peace of mind when it matters most. With the WATCH, you always have a witness. You can always capture the other side of the story, for both you and your family.Mr. Travis Sankofa
A Twin Cities community effort
About The Watch
Built in the Twin Cities around a simple belief: no one should have to face danger alone.
Meet the Founder
Thomas E. Berry Jr.
Founder and CEO, The Watch App
Thomas has lived and worked in the Twin Cities for more than 30 years. He is Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP and founder of Philando's Pantry, which served more than 400 homes with over 100 tons of food last year. He built The Watch so no one has to face danger alone. One tap or spoken phrase, and your people and help are on the way.
Set up emergency contacts in advance. Contact setup, recipient consent, and connectivity are required for alerts. The Watch does not dispatch emergency services.
The Watch by the Numbers
190 members and growing
Protected by The Watch, including 90 on donated plans for families who need it most.
Figures supplied by The Watch.
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Community Partners
- Minneapolis NAACP
- Unity Community Mediation Team
- The Watch Foundation
- Black Civic Network
- Twin Cities Urban League
- United Black Legislative Agenda
- Young People's Task Force
What Members Say
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Where Your Support Goes
The Watch has committed 6% of its proceeds to the community:
The Watch Foundation and Philando's Pantry
Last year the pantry served more than 400 homes with over 100 tons of food.
The NAACP
Contributions will help support families.
Sliding scale therapy
Part of the 6% will lower the cost of therapy sessions in the app for families affected by violence.
This describes a commitment, not a report of completed or paid donations.