The official Los Angeles chapter of Code for America. We host weekly Hack Nights to organize volunteers to build tech to address LA’s civic issues.

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Keep building your skills in lockdown! Project teams are onboarding volunteers this Monday 6pm for socially impactful work in #nodejs, #reactjs more. All remote-friendly. RSVP at meetup.com/hackforla/events/… @jsdotla #javascript #LosAngeles

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If you're curious about the projects that need #nodejs and #reactjs devs, you should come to the Monday onboarding if you can. Or... the project descriptions at HackForLA.org have some language/framework details... (2/3)
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Free online coding and tech classes for anyone looking to learn new tech skills: 1) pluralsight.com is free in April, 2) get free Lynda.com with your LA library card year round! Lynda.com and do the login option for organizations. Get learnin!

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Reminder: YOU can help from home, no tech skills required! Help the @FoodOasisLA team update directory listings to guide hungry Angelenos to food resources in this crisis. buff.ly/2UMKDNU is where you can register for the webinar to learn how to help. Sat, April 4.
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30 Mar 2020
Want to make an immediate impact in the lives of Angelenos struggling with hunger in this unprecedented crisis? Volunteer a few phone calls to help update listings for food patries and soup kitchens! @foodoasisla needs YOU!
30 Mar 2020
Millions of Angelenos are going to be hungry in the #corona economic crisis. You can help them find resources like #soupkitchens and #foodbanks by making a few phone calls! @HackForLA project team @foodoasisla will show you how on Sat, Apr 4. #food #helpLA
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30 Mar 2020
Sign up for the Food Oasis Call-a-thon webinar this Sat, April 4, at foodoasis.easywebinar.live/e… #helpLosAngeles

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19 Feb 2020
TONIGHT! FREE South LA Hack Night with ***Special Learn to Code Session*** at 6pm! 💻⚡️ bit.ly/SouthLA-Code

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12 Jan 2020
This upcoming Tues, Jan 14th our monthly onboarding/project showcase session will be hosted by @TwoBitCircus ! Come to 634 Mateo St, LA, CA 90021 and find out how you can get started in civic tech. Register here: meetup.com/hackforla/events/…

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Everything Hack for LA does is driven by the community. In 2020, we’re aiming to have an even bigger impact! We're fundraising this #GivingTuesday and we need your help. Donate here: codeforamerica.org/donate – and be sure to select Hack for LA in the "Brigade" dropdown.
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18 Nov 2019
🙌🙌🙌 so proud of our volunteers! Check out their work 👇👇👇
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Hack for LA retweeted
1 Nov 2019
Let’s make public transit awesome by building great, user-centric digital experiences. Magic is happening, join us as the Technical Lead. Position closes Nov. 8. #civictech jobs.metro.net/JobInformatio…

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24 Oct 2019
Our colleague and friend, @carlvlewis, founder and leader of @opensavannah, passed away last week. The #cfabrigade and #civictech community has lost a wonderful person who was as intensely empathetic as he was driven to action.
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24 Oct 2019
Carl was passionate about civic tech, data journalism, social justice, systemic inequality, and so much more. If you did not know Carl and his work, please take some time to read these thoughtful pieces about him, his work, and the impact he had on us all:
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SoCal ACLU will be presenting their data tool and advocacy work to improve educational equity at #solahacknight . After the presentation we’ll have a discussion about potential HFLA projects centered around education. So be sure to join us Wed Oct 9th 6-9pm @sipandsonder 🏙️☕📚
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26 Sep 2019
If you’re heading to #TechDay LA, be sure to visit our booth and say hi! You can still register for free with the code: LAFREETIX19 bit.ly/2MGRlmO

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Hack for LA retweeted
Today is the #NationalDayofCivicHacking and @codeforamerica brigade chapters worked to help remove barriers to Expungement by automating it! They’re a key partner in National Expungement Week. #NEWeek19 #offtherecordus
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