Philadelphia Civic Hackathon

Collectively, PGIP recognizes the negative impact that the rise of violent crimes in Philadelphia has on our ability to attract and retain business, investment, and people within our region.

As a unifying coalition in the region, PGIP recognizes that we not only have the opportunity, but we have a responsibility to actively identify and engage in activities that take measurable action in the reduction of violent crimes in our city.

To take action, we are proud to announce the launch of the Philadelphia Civic Hackathon - A collective action to source and support sustainable actions to systemically reduce gun violence in Philadelphia.

What is a Civic Hackathon?

A Hackathon is an event that is held in a specific and concise time frame to provide space for people with a wide range of skills and experiences to collaborate on a range of potential solutions.

The “Philadelphia Civic Hackathon” is calling for local organizations and community members to create actionable plans that will have an immediate impact on the reduction of gun violence.

PGIP and partners will accept submissions and coordinate community + expert voting to select proposals to bring to city leaders and regional stakeholders for additional funding, support, and other needed resources to put selected plan(s) into action.

How to Participate & Support

Calling All Philadelphia Regional Stakeholders and Civic Hackathon Supporters... Join the unified effort to reduce gun violence in Philadelphia!

Complete the sponsor survey to confirm support
Participate in the PHL Civic Hackathon as an expert, resource provider, solution proposer, and/or voter
Utilize the media kit to help promote efforts
Follow project posts for impact data updates and KPI assessments

Participate via Mobile!

Civic Hackathon Access

Sponsor Survey

Submit Solution Proposal

Hackathon Schedule of Activities (Subject to Adjustment)

Nov 17, 2022@ Venture Cafe Philadelphia

Please join us for panels and a fireside chat titled “Addressing Systemic Problems: Taking A Stance Against Gun Violence Philadelphia.”

Speakers from SEPTA, Temple University, the City of Philadelphia and other local leaders (to be announced) will share their insight and existing case studies on accessible methods to solve systemic community disparity including gun violence. These discussions will seek to identify root causes and potential solutions that could be activated immediately to solve some of Philadelphia’s most pressing issues.

Immediately following the chat, there will be happy hour to intentionally network on actionable plans to reduce violence and the resources needed to implement them. All attendees are encouraged to be prepared to have meaningful discussions on the resources they can access (plans and/or funding) to bring potential initiatives to action.

JAN 2023 -IRL Hackathon Workshop 1

Jan 5 2023: IRL Workshop 2

City-wide, facilitated proposal submission workshops - Round 2

Sponsors: TBD

Venue: TBD

Jan 2023: IRL Hack-A-Thon Workshop 3

City-wide, facilitated proposal submission workshops - Round 3

Sponsors: TBD

Venue: TBD

Feb 2023: IRL Leader Feasibility Voting Workshop 1

Facilitated proposal feasibility workshop - Round 1

Sponsors: TBD

Venue: TBD

Feb 2023: IRL Leader Feasibility Voting Workshop 2

Facilitated proposal feasibility workshop - Round 2

Sponsors: TBD

Venue: TBD

Feb 2023: IRL Leader Feasibility Voting Workshop 3

Facilitated proposal feasibility workshop - Round 3

Sponsors: TBD

Venue: TBD

March 2023: Solution Proposal Final Selections Announcement

Final project selections + resource matching

Sponsors: TBD

Venue: TBD

March 2023 - Until: Project Impact Tracking

KPI monitoring + impact reporting

Sponsors: TBD

Venue: TBD

Launch Event : Panel and Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat: A Stance Against Gun Violence In Philadelphia

Please join us for panels and a fireside chat titled “Addressing Systemic Problems: Taking A Stance Against Gun Violence Philadelphia.”

Speakers from SEPTA, Temple University, the City of Philadelphia and other local leaders (to be announced) will share their insight and existing case studies on accessible methods to solve systemic community disparity including gun violence. These discussions will seek to identify root causes and potential solutions that could be activated immediately to solve some of Philadelphia’s most pressing issues.

Immediately following the chat, there will be happy hour to intentionally network on actionable plans to reduce violence and the resources needed to implement them. All attendees are encouraged to be prepared to have meaningful discussions on the resources they can access (plans and/or funding) to bring potential initiatives to action.

Civic Hackathon Launch

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Recommended Contributions

Public & Private Institutions / High Income Families:

Public & Private
Institutions / High-Income Families:

Local, regional, state, and federal government entities and corporate stakeholders with a shared mission of creating safer communities

Recommended Contribution: $250,000, $100,000, $50,000, $25,000

Academic Institutions:

Colleges and universities, with a shared mission to create safer campuses for students, faculty, and families

Recommended Contribution: $100,000, $50,000, $25,000, $10,000

Community Members / Non-Profit Leaders:

The community at large is invited to submit solution ideas to be funded and resourced by regional stakeholders / Hackathon supporters.

Selected Hack-A-Thon Proposals will be eligible for project funding and expert resource support for successful activation.

100% of Community Member / Non-Profit Donations to Support Winning Proposal Funding

Recommended Contribution: $100, $500, $1,000

Civic Hackathon Sponsors

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Civic Hackathon Supporters