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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

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While many hackathons for good are run by nonprofits, there are some corporate-sponsored events as well. The District of Columbia Public Library has held as series of Accessibility Hackathons. The challenges invite social activists and techies to create web-based tools to tackle local issues. The ReStart Challenges.

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Start 2017 by Building Your Tech Skills and Community

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That's why we do an annual survey of our members — because our local volunteers are always striving to figure out how they can help your nonprofit use technology to do more good. Washington, District of Columbia: Online Advocacy Strategies — Mobilizing for Action. Why Are You a NetSquared Member?

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Is There a Community of #Tech4Good Activists Waiting for You?

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Saint Paul, Minnesota: Skill Extension: Maps (on the Green Line) | Sponsors: Maptime MSP Meetup, CARTO. Washington, District of Columbia: February DataJam. Los Angeles, California: Using Technology in Local Activism. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Thursday, February 9, 2017.