Product News & Updates

Redesigned Destination Search Experience

New Feature
VFMatch’s destination search has been overhauled for improved speed, flexibility, and ease of use. Highlights include: Intelligent Auto-Complete: Instantly see suggestions for cities, countries, and regions as you type. Global Search

Nonprofit Affiliation Filter Added to Globe Search

New Feature
The Globe search now includes an option to filter healthcare facilities by their affiliation with nonprofit organizations. Users can toggle this feature on or off and further refine results by selecting an activity strength level, allowing

Map Theme Customization with Shift‑T Shortcut

Users can now customize map colors and switch between multiple map themes using the Shift‑T keyboard shortcut for quicker personalization.
New Feature

Globe Search with Nonprofit Filters

Search results on the Globe map now include nonprofits with local offices. Users can toggle between viewing volunteer opportunities, nonprofits, and healthcare facilities directly in the search results.
New Feature

Content Modal for In-Map Exploration

New Feature
A new content modal in the globe view allows users to explore facility and opportunity details directly within the map, improving navigation without leaving the globe view.

Globe View Performance Enhancements

Overall performance in the Globe View has been optimized for smoother interaction, particularly when both the results and layer tools panels are open.
Improvement
Backend

Enhanced Result Indicators and Map Interactions in Globe View

A "+" symbol now indicates that more results are available beyond those shown on the globe. Map marker interactions have been improved, allowing users to select facilities and opportunities by clicking on the map.
New Feature
Improvement

Optimized Backend for Future High-Frequency Data Updates

Backend data structures have been enhanced to support integration with new data sources, laying the foundation for an upcoming strategy for automated, high-frequency updates.
Backend

Enhanced Facility Search API with 10x Faster Response Time

Rolled out enhanced facility search API with faster response time, improving speed by a factor of 10 through refined pipelines and indexing.
Backend