Greater Kansas City's weekly civic hack night. Powered by KC Digital Drive. Local Code for America Brigade. Join us at meetup.com/kcbrigade/
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Code for KC retweeted
29 Oct 2022
It’s a beautiful morning to unload some things you no longer need and benefit great community organizations who can use them.
26 Oct 2022
We're excited to have @PCsforPeople at this Saturday's Un-Dumpster Day collecting working and nonworking computers at Southeast High School, 3500 E Meyer Blvd, KCMO, from 8 a.m. to noon. Clear that clutter! More info at reusefull.org/un-dumpster-da….
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Code for KC retweeted
15 Oct 2022
“We will not leave out marginalized communities. Equity is a serious component of all our work moving forward.” @LuisAcunaTX on how @NTIAgov is driving #BroadbandEquity through its BEAD Program: broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/re… #BrigadeCongress
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15 Oct 2022
We need to be sure people are not just consumers of technology but can participate, create and benefit from it. #digitalequity #BrigadeCongress
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15 Oct 2022
How will we know we’ve reached #digitalequity? Let’s go into the community and ask them what success looks like to them. #BrigadeCongress
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15 Oct 2022
This is where the Affordable Connectivity Program can help.
15 Oct 2022
The Number 1 barrier to getting the internet is price. ~Alejandro Roark #BrigadeCongress
15 Oct 2022
Access to broadband isn’t the issue in St. Louis. It’s affordability. ~Simon Huang
15 Oct 2022
Excited to hear from panelists talking about #digitalinclusion at @codeforamerica #BrigadeCongress before we roll up our sleeves to help people enroll in #ACP so they can get help paying for their internet service.
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Code for KC retweeted
15 Oct 2022
The principles of human-centered government:
1. Build equitable systems
2. Put people first
3. Empower for action
4. Inform with evidence
5. Improve continuously
Lessons learned from @codeforamerica #BrigadeCongress2022 🧠🎇
More: codeforamerica.org/ideas/hum…
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15 Oct 2022
Great start to Day 2 of @codeforamerica #BrigadeCongress! We’re talking engaging with our local governments to make gov tech #peoplefirst.
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Code for KC retweeted
5 Jun 2022
#UnDumpsterDay was a huge success! An estimated 250 cars came with clothing, computers, furniture, games and other household items. We really appreciate South-Broadland Presbyterian Church hosting us! Thanks to @fox4kc for helping us spread the word! #upcycling #payitforward
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Code for KC retweeted
12 Apr 2022
As the recipient of a $64 million investment through The Audacious Project, we just unveiled @TEDTalk our big idea to modernize America’s social safety net. We’re proud to be a part of @TheAudaciousPrj’s new cohort of inspiring changemakers.
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Code for KC retweeted
26 Jan 2022
Getting ready to dig into Smart Communities: Digital Connections and Privacy Protection with the good folks from Santa Clara County! sccgov-org.zoom.us/webinar/r… Looking forward to discussion with @benzevgreen Nicole Stephenson @lilianedwards and Brian Ray
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Code for KC retweeted
21 Sep 2021
Just a few minutes away, a great @codeforkc project that has come a long way!
21 Sep 2021
Please tune in!
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Code for KC retweeted
20 Sep 2021
Listen in to hear from our founder and learn more about how you can use Re.Use.Full to help more people and pets in our community with your still-good stuff.
20 Sep 2021
Excited to announce I’ll be on @kcur tomorrow (9/21) about 9:30 a.m. to talk about @beReUseFull. I recommend listening any time but would be especially honored if you tuned in to this episode of @KCURUpToDate. Thanks, @stevekraske, for inviting me!
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Code for KC retweeted
13 Jul 2021
What do you want to know more about @KCMO government? No question is too small! The @kcbeacon is putting together a series of how-tos designed to help folks engage with government. If you've got an idea, feel free to reply here or email me at emily@thebeacon.media!
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Code for KC retweeted
25 Jun 2021
Built a thing with the support of friends here in KC to explore evictions and renter home property owners in Kansas City, MO.
A look into absentee ownership of homes in the city.
arcg.is/1K94Ge
ALT Built a thing with the support of friends here in KC to explore evictions and renter home property owners in Kansas City, MO. A look into absentee ownership of homes in the city. https://arcg.is/1K94Ge
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Code for KC retweeted
27 Apr 2021
Some professional news: I'll be joining @beacon_news as a @Report4America Corps Member this summer! I will be covering local government accountability with a data focus, and I can't wait to dive into everything that makes Kansas City tick.
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2 Mar 2021
Great opportunity for civic hacking and development. $20k in prize money to support project development, design workshop Mar 30 with hackathon to follow in May
2 Mar 2021
The Mixed Reality Studio is launching today at the Missouri Innovation Campus with @GovParsonMO @UCentralMO @VMLYR, prepping for the Heartland AR/VR Challenge. kcdigitaldrive.org/project/a… cc @US_Ignite @TMobile
Code for KC retweeted
16 Jan 2021
Last year we all had to do a lot of things differently in government. Part of that is a new addition to government; Chatbots. Great work @codeforkc! govtech.com/products/Governm…
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