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Vision:

Creating a connected and inclusive community where technology empowers people to learn, contribute, and thrive.

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Mission:

We are a volunteer-led civic tech group working together to use technology for social
good. We explore how simple, collaborative tech projects and one-time digital literacy
efforts can improve local lives—especially for those facing barriers to digital access.

About our Mission

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Civic Tech Saint John21 hours ago

✨What an incredible night! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Tuesday’s #HackNight at the Saint John Newcomers Centre for our #SJVotes26 Guest Speaker Night.

Special Thanks to our Guests: We want to extend our sincere thanks to Kim Poffenroth, Chief Electoral Officer for New Brunswick, and Paul Harpelle, Director of Communications for Elections NB.

🙏 Thank you again to the Saint John Newcomers Centre for warmly welcoming us to your space. Your commitment to social inclusion and equity-driven impact makes you a great partner to help us increase civic engagement and voter turnout in the upcoming municipal election.

🍕 HUGE thanks to the Human Development Council for all your support and for providing the refreshments!

Check out some highlights from the night below! 👇

#GuestSpeakerNight #CivicTechSJ

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Civic Tech Saint John6 days ago

🚀 SJVotes26: LOADING… ▓▓░░░░░░░░ 20%
Ever wondered how election day actually works?
We are thrilled to welcome Kim Poffenroth, Chief Electoral Officer for NB, to our next Speaker Night!

Kim will help us demystify the mechanics of voting:
✅ How do I vote?
✅ What ID do I need to bring?
✅ Where do I go to vote?
✅ What does a voting ballot look like?

After a short presentation, she’ll be engaging in a Q&A as we work out strategies to strengthen our voice and increase turnout.

📍 Please note our special location for this session!

🗓️ Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Saint John Newcomers Centre (75 Prince William St, Suite 100)

🙏 A huge thank you to the Saint John Newcomers Centre for hosting us in their beautiful Community Hub!
🍕 Free food and refreshments provided — HUGE thanks to the Human Development Council!
👉Space is limited. RSVP required: https://forms.gle/BC84xtYRzYfKZNNz5

#SJVotes26 #HackNight #CivicTechSJ #SaintJohn

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Civic Tech Saint John1 week ago

✨Stop watching the future happen ─ help us build it! ✨

Civic Tech SJ is where Saint John’s biggest challenges meet its most creative solutions. We’re currently laying the groundwork for a more efficient, inclusive city, and we need your hands on the tools.

We are looking for passionate people to help us grow:
✍️ Communicators: To share our stories and mission.
📋 Organizers: To manage our projects and community nights.
🎨 Creatives: To design tools that everyone can use.
💻 Tech Enthusiasts: To bring digital solutions to life for our neighbors.

No code? No problem. If you care about Saint John and have a few hours to give, there is a seat at the table for you.

🗓️ Every Tuesday | 6:30 PM
📍 Social Enterprise Hub (139 Prince Edward St.)
👉 Email to [email protected]

#CivicTech #HackNight #NewBrunswick #SocialDevelopment #volunteer

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Reach out! We’re here to connect great ideas with the tools and data needed to make a real-world impact in Saint John.

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email us at: [email protected]

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