Code for a Cause (C4aC) is a Chicago Technology Cooperative project that brings together volunteer developers and designers to build simple websites and web applications for small nonprofit organizations, using Free Software. Like other "code sprints" held by open source projects, C4aC volunteers work in small teams on specific real-world applications, addressing identified needs within the nonprofit community. Projects are led by Chicago Tech staff with years of experience working on nonprofit technology projects.
The inaugural C4aC event was held in conjunction with the 2008 Flourish Conference at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Over two dozen people actively participated, with dozens more stopping by to observe, share, and learn throughout the weekend. We're hoping for a similarly successful event at Drupal Camp Chicago.
We'll add more information to this site as the Code For a Cause event takes shape.
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- Dave Chakrabarti: I'm a project manager at CTC; I can help with client management, figuring out project requirements, leading one or more C4aC sprints during DCC, and the overall coordination of C4aC.