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ChiTechForGood retweeted
Social impact startups can learn a lot from @Darren_Riley's journey to build JustAir, providing the means for neighborhood environmental justice and clean air. See his interview at chitechforgood.com/f/justair…
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Check out this great panel on inclusive employment for people with disabilities hosted by @AspireOrg. @MOPDChicago is proud to be a co-sponsor.
Join us for Aspire's free live panel event on Tuesday, July 12 at 12pm CST! The Inclusion Exchange features a panel of inclusion experts from reputable employers who will discuss the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace.
Register here: bit.ly/3n0SV38.
ChiTechForGood retweeted
We are looking for a grant writer experienced with the arts, placemaking, or mobility for an immediate, short term, two week assignment. Compensation avail.
Please contact @theycallmeOboi directly ASAP in case you or someone you know is interested.
ChiTechForGood retweeted
Come hang out with us and our good friends at @buildchicago tomorrow in Humboldt Park! Should be a great day!
Join @Microsoft’s #EcoPod @BuildChicago for #EarthDay events on 4/23. The pop-up lab brings residents together with scientists and community organizations to help understand and translate environmental data to shape a healthier city for all. #projecteclipse #urbaninnovation
ChiTechForGood retweeted
The @ChicagoBears embrace technology for social impact.
I met with Justin Stahl, VP of IT for the Chicago Bears, & Joshua Coakley from the non-profit Target Area. Both represent tight, scrappy, and focused teams. Learn about their partnership to leverage technology for the public good of Chicago's communities.
bit.ly/36scih7
ChiTechForGood retweeted
Tune in tomorrow at 7pm CST to hear from Cook County Commissioner @KBMorrison15! He'll discuss his time in office, particularly his role as Chairman of the Technology and Innovation Committee, and @cookcountygov’s technology plans in 2022.
chihacknight.org/events/2022…
ChiTechForGood retweeted
One of our members, @GeriseKendrick shares resources that she used in her own career journey. Check them out on @ChiTechForGood ow.ly/uo6n50I6b1u
ChiTechForGood retweeted
ISTC Education celebrates our students' achievements in each program, and next up (drumroll please) - save the date for our Student Research Showcase, on May 19th @TechNexus. This event celebrates student independent research, student choice and voice, and mentor collaboration.
ChiTechForGood retweeted
Calling all Black/Latinx founder friends in Chicago- today's the last day to get in your app for @longjumpfund's next round of funding. Apply by tonight at 11:59 PM for $100k in capital, and an extensive network of advisors: longjump.vc/apply
ChiTechForGood retweeted
"My advice to people with disabilities is to keep staying true to yourselves, keep trying to advance your careers and you got this." From @GeriseKendrick's Journey > chitechforgood.com/f/gerises…
ChiTechForGood retweeted
Are you a nonprofit doing front-end criminal justice reform work? @Microsoft & @UrbanInstitute are funding our next round of Catalyst Grantees! Check out the full Request for Proposals and apply now!➡️urbn.is/3GeDhsV
ChiTechForGood retweeted
Interested in discussing growth topics for your future - coursework, certifications, job opportunities, or personal growth? Register for our 1/13 virtual meeting > eventbrite.com/e/itkan-virtu… #accessibility #growth #careers #jobopportunities
ChiTechForGood retweeted
In between grading, I am testing web-based interactive applications developed by our MSCA students in PA 446. Coding for Civic Data Applications (shared with permission). So proud to see their skills develop throughout the program.
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Are you a nonprofit doing front-end criminal justice reform work? @Microsoft & @UrbanInstitute are looking forward to funding the next round of Catalyst Grantees! Sign up to be the first to receive the application when it launches in January➡️ urbn.is/3cYuxtR
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Equiticity.org/campaign
Your gift supports Equiticity’s advocacy and programming for racial equity, increased mobility and racial justice to make lives better for Black, Brown and Indigenous people of color across the United States.
ChiTechForGood retweeted
An anonymous donor called a few minutes ago to offer a $5K matching donation to The @equiticity racial equity movement. Starting now, all donations up to $5K will be matched 100%.
Let’s go!
equiticity.org/campaign
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ChiTechForGood retweeted
@Microsoft’s Justice Reform Initiative & @UrbanInstitute will fund another round of Catalyst Grantees in the new year! If you’re a nonprofit working on front-end justice reform w/ data + tech, register to receive news in January about how to apply! urbn.is/3cYuxtR
ChiTechForGood retweeted
We are currently working together with studnets from DePaul, Shayna from UtmostU and @AdamHecktman on analyzing the impact of different projects at UtmostU regarding student success. Good to see Shayna in this interview 👍
My Life as a Data Narrator: an interview with UtmostU's Data Narrator, Shayna Balting. A model that non-profits who wish to be data-driven can follow.
chitechforgood.com/f/my-life…
ALT open book with drawn images rising from the pages
ChiTechForGood retweeted
Let’s work together to normalize, prioritize and operationalize racial equity while reducing violence, improving health, creating jobs and ultimately making our neighborhoods and cities more liveable for people of color.
equiticity.org/campaign
ChiTechForGood retweeted
Donating to Genesys Works Chicago helps expand a young person′s scope of career possibilities and provides valuable work experience at a critical juncture in their lives.
Make your gift today at rebrand.ly/GWCDouble! #givingtuesday2021
