ID4ALL Hack-a-thon Project

What: Marginalized people in Greater Saint John often don’t have government-accepted photo-ID. We are organizing a hack-a-thon with Kaleidoscope to generate possible solutions. Needs: Volunteers to organize or people wanting…
Digital Equity -Training Literacy

Digital Equity – Training & Literacy Project

What: Creating opportunities where individuals can connect with volunteer trainers in a judgement-free environment to improve their technical knowledge and skills and grow comfortable using communication tools. Needs: Volunteers ready…

Digital Equity – Internet Access Project

What: Create a pilot program to install internet connectivity on 2-3 buildings using a shared Wifi network.  We will document the process for replicability. Needs: People skilled in network infrastructure.…

Digital Equity – Device Access Project

What: We source new-ish desktops/laptops, refurbish them, and distribute them in Greater Saint John with the help of network navigators. Needs: Volunteers skilled at computer refurbishment (or are willing to learn)…

Employment Income Estimator

What: When people on social assistance take on part-time work, they receive less benefit money.  Nova Scotia shared code for an app that allows their social assistance clients to quickly…

Newcomer Academics

What: With immigration there are now a number of PhDs and MDs here in Greater Saint John unaffiliated with UNB, NBCC, or the healthcare system. This group meets with the…

Matching Software

What: We have access to the code for an early-stage matching program. We want to assess the viability of modifying it for a number of matching projects around social issues.…

Fix-IT Night

What: It is a do-it-together night where people can bring their broken electronic devices such as computers, phones, or tablets, and get a diagnosis of what could be done with…