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Code for America uses the principles and practices of the digital age to improve how government serves the American public, and how the public improves government.
  
=== Philadelphia ===
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Since 2011, we’ve worked with thousands of tech industry professionals to help 100+ local governments serve their communities better.  Now we're working with government to make the most of our tax dollars to help millions of underserved Americans.
  
http://codeforamerica.org/philadelphia/
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;This description came from the organization's [http://www.codeforamerica.org/what What We Do] page. The organization's headquarters is located in San Francisco, California.
  
=== The National MISSION  ===
 
 
<br>Code for America helps governments work better for everyone with the people and the power of the web. Through our Fellowship, Accelerator, and Brigade, we're building a network of cities, citizens, community groups, and startups, all equally committed to reimagining government for the 21st century
 
 
=== WHO WE ARE  ===
 
 
Code for America is a new non-profit, and a new kind of organization. Our team is made up of web geeks, city experts, and technology industry leaders. We are building a network of civic leaders and organizations who believe there is a better way of doing things and want to make a difference.
 
 
=== WHAT WE DO  ===
 
 
We make it easy and attractive for the web generation to give back through our Fellowship, which connects technologists with cities to work together to innovate; our Accelerator, which will support disruptive civic startups; and our Brigade, which helps local, community groups reuse civic software.<br>
 
 
=== HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE  ===
 
 
Code for America helps governments become more connected, lean, and participatory through new opportunities for public service -- both inside and outside government -- so we're not only making a direct impact everyday, but also creating the relationships and network for lasting change.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 17:59, 8 November 2017

codeforamerica.org

What if all government services were this good?

Code for America uses the principles and practices of the digital age to improve how government serves the American public, and how the public improves government.

Since 2011, we’ve worked with thousands of tech industry professionals to help 100+ local governments serve their communities better. Now we're working with government to make the most of our tax dollars to help millions of underserved Americans.

Note:  This description came from the organization's What We Do page. The organization's headquarters is located in San Francisco, California.