About Welp

Who Built This

Welp was built by Ryan and his sister after watching someone they care about go through the hardest kind of fresh start. They noticed something: when people get married or have a baby, there's an entire industry built around helping them. When people go through a breakup, divorce, job loss, or any other kind of fresh start? Nothing.

Welp exists to change that. It's the registry for the stuff nobody talks about needing — the towels, the pots, the security deposit, the therapy fund. The things that make starting over actually possible.

How Welp Works

You create a registry. Add items you need (from our curated catalog or any retailer), set up cash funds for bigger expenses, and share your link with the people who want to help. They buy items directly from retailers or contribute to your funds. That's it.

Welp is free to use. We earn a small commission when supporters buy items through affiliate links — at no extra cost to anyone. We also sell merch. Your data isn't sold. Your story isn't monetized. That's it.

Why It Matters

When someone goes through a tough transition, their friends and family usually want to help but don't know how. Welp gives them a way. Instead of awkward “let me know if you need anything” texts, people can actually show up — whether that's buying a set of towels, chipping in for a security deposit, or just leaving a message of support.