Ethan PG is a former UW-CSE grad student who has been doing some exciting work in the social good space. This hackathon looks like a fun opportunity... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <organize-request@seattletechstartups.com> Date: Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 9:00 AM Subject: Organize Digest, Vol 1702, Issue 1 To: organize@seattletechstartups.com Several months ago a group of entrepreneurs and technologists working out of Impact Hub in Pioneer Square started talking to Seattle non-profits about what the tech community could do to address poverty and homelessness in our community. We had all seen the growing acrimony in San Francisco and wanted Seattle to set an example for how the tech community can be a constructive force in civic issues. The result is a weekend long hackathon, Hack to End Homelessness<http://www.hacktoendhomelessness.com/>. We have a long list of service providers and advocacy groups on board, each of which is looking for talented people to work with them over the weekend on urgent technology needs. Beyond just building cool apps, the goal is to strengthen ties between the tech community and the non-profit world. Please see the announcement below for details. Plus, the first 10 people to register using the code 'SEATTLETECH' will get 50% off the ticket price! Thanks, Ethan Phelps-Goodman contact@hacktoendhomelessness.com Want to build a social network that empowers the homeless community? Create an app to help homeless youth find shelter? Mine and visualize data on the true causes and solutions to homelessness? Join us on May 2-4 for an intense weekend of designing, hacking and learning at Impact Hub Seattle! Designers, developers, social media experts, marketers, storytellers, and all other varieties of innovator are invited. Bring your own ideas or work side-by-side with one of our many non-profit partners on their urgent technology needs. Build Something that Matters. Hack to End Homelessness <http://www.hacktoendhomelessness.com/> 7pm Friday, May 2 -- 7pm Sunday, May 4 Impact Hub Seattle 220 Second Ave South Seattle WA 98104