FaithTech Vancouver 2022 Hackathon

FaithTech

Let’s gather together for our annual Hackathon!

228 W 5th Ave #2

<h3>#HACKVAN2022</h3>Hosted by <a href="https://faithtech.com/vancouver/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FaithTech</a> Vancouver and <a href="https://hack.indigitous.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Indigitous</a>.<h3></h3><h3>Vision</h3>#HACKVAN2022 exists to help organizations build a better world by leveraging tech and more.This year, we&#x27;ll be supporting refugee families, bringing light to remote communities, connecting with the spiritually curious on the internet, and more. (See Project Descriptions for more details)<h3>Mission</h3>On Oct 21st, 5 pm – Oct 23rd, 5 pm, we&#x27;ll be gathering in Digital Hot Sauce&#x27;s coworking space (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/pfWaYpDT26vnunHd8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">228 W 5th Ave #2, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J4</a>) to build software prototypes for four preselected projects (and maybe more).Each project will have a prototype or MVP designed, developed, and user tested in 48 hours.<h3>Project Descriptions</h3>Welcome Church | <a href="http://welcomechurch.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WelcomeChurch.ca</a>Our Common Calling is organizing a national project (Welcome Church) to help refugees move between cities.When a refugee family decides to move from Vancouver to Toronto, Welcome Church helps the Vancouver church connect the family to the Toronto churches.Uncovering Light | <a href="http://empower2transform.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Empower2Transform.com</a>Empower2Transform is bringing light to remote, materially poor communities.Empower2Transform helps people start using solar energy and donate some of the generated energy to create light in these remote communities.More<ul><li>A data science project with <a href="https://p2cdigital.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Power2Change</a> - Digital Strategies</li><li>A gift registry to sponsor Refugees with <a href="https://worldrenew.net/refugee-sponsorship" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">World Renew</a></li><li>Potential marketing projects if there is interest.</li></ul><h3>Agenda</h3>Coming Soon.<h3>Powered by</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.addsomehotsauce.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Hot Sause</a></li><li><a href="http://faithfulconstruction.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FaithfulConstruction.ca</a></li><li> <a href="http://empower2transform.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Empower2Transform.com </a></li><li><a href="https://albernionline.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AlberniOnline.ca</a></li></ul><h3>Friends of #HACKVAN</h3><ul><li><a href="https://freshindependence.com/selfless/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fresh Independence - SELFLESS</a></li><li><a href="https://kentronetwork.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">kentronetwork.ca</a></li><li><a href="https://storytap.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">storytap.ca</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/intervarsitysfu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">InterVarsity SFU</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/luthsfu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Light Up the Hill</a> </li><li><a href="https://edenindustries.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">edenindustries.ca</a></li></ul><h2>FAQ</h2>Are meals provided? Due to <a href="http://empower2transform.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Empower2Transform.com</a> and <a href="https://albernionline.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AlberniOnline.ca</a>&#x27;s generous donations, we&#x27;re committed to providing dinners and breakfasts (and snacks throughout).We encourage you to go out with your hackathon team for lunch.Is there parking?Yes, but it&#x27;s $5 a day. Fortunately, the location is near transit and we can store bikes too.Can I bring a friend?If wanting to participate, your friend must have a ticket (due to the size of the location and number of workstations).If wanting to just drop by, we encourage all visitors to sign up as &quot;Visitor: Project Owner of Guest&quot; on EventBrite and drop by on Saturday, 2 pm to 4 pm.Can I bring a second screen?No, I would recommend against it. Every workstation already has a second screen, but I would suggest bringing an extra keyboard, a laptop stand, and a mouse.What else should I bring?Required:<ul><li>Laptop and Charging Cord</li><li>Money for Saturday&#x27;s lunch</li></ul>Recommended:<ul><li>A rested mind &amp; body</li><li>An extra keyboard and mouse</li><li>Anything else you&#x27;d find useful when building a software prototype</li><li>Designers: Printouts for rapid prototyping, persona templates, etc.</li><li>Developers: a rubber duck</li></ul>Optional:<ul><li>Sleeping bag &amp; pillow (if sleeping over)</li><li>Snacks (in case we overlooked dietary restrictions)</li></ul>What does the co-working space look like?I&#x27;m glad you asked! Generously sponsored by <a href="https://www.addsomehotsauce.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Hot Sauce</a>, here&#x27;s a 360 capture of the space on <a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.2664292,-123.1102728,3a,90y,83.96h,84.74t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipM8ShQFoFmDVsPNSyAkC9cuOg2Yk-nFFiAT3CNb!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipM8ShQFoFmDVsPNSyAkC9cuOg2Yk-nFFiAT3CNb%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-0.45058402-ya60.379223-ro2.2373412-fo100!7i8192!8i4096" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google Maps</a>.

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