Code for KC

Greater Kansas City's weekly civic hack night. Powered by KC Digital Drive. Local Code for America Brigade. Join us at

[KC Digital Drive @KCDigitalDrive]

It’s a beautiful morning to unload some things you no longer need and benefit great community organizations who can use them.

[Code for America @codeforamerica]

“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: https://t.co/mh3QOHjEVj #BrigadeCongress

[Code for KC @codeforkc]

We need to be sure people are not just consumers of technology but can participate, create and benefit from it. #digitalequity #BrigadeCongress

[Code for KC @codeforkc]

How will we know we’ve reached #digitalequity? Let’s go into the community and ask them what success looks like to them. #BrigadeCongress

[Code for KC @codeforkc]

This is where the Affordable Connectivity Program can help.

[Leslie Scott-#ChangetheMascot @lscott1967]

The Number 1 barrier to getting the internet is price. ~Alejandro Roark #BrigadeCongress

[Code for KC @codeforkc]

Access to broadband isn’t the issue in St. Louis. It’s affordability. ~Simon Huang

[Code for KC @codeforkc]

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.

[Kat Jost @itskatnotcat]

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: https://t.co/PudORugDcN

[Code for KC @codeforkc]

@SimplePod Monday evening

[Code for KC @codeforkc]

Great start to Day 2 of @codeforamerica #BrigadeCongress! We’re talking engaging with our local governments to make gov tech #peoplefirst.

[Code for KC @codeforkc]

@SimplePod Every Monday night, 6-8pm (but we don’t check Twitter that often)

[Re.Use.Full @beReUseFull]

#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

[Code for America @codeforamerica]

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.

[Aaron Deacon @aarondeacon]

Getting ready to dig into Smart Communities: Digital Connections and Privacy Protection with the good folks from Santa Clara County! https://t.co/mKHVWl2Szn Looking forward to discussion with @benzevgreen Nicole Stephenson @lilianedwards and Brian Ray

[KC Digital Drive @KCDigitalDrive]

Just a few minutes away, a great @codeforkc project that has come a long way!

[Re.Use.Full @beReUseFull]

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.

[Emily Wolf @_wolfemily]

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 [email protected]!

[Jordan Ayala @JordanAyalaKC]

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://t.co/DJSYcrTbHK

[Emily Wolf @_wolfemily]

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.