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Page 3 <br /> kfrc <br /> AMERICA <br /> CODE FOR AMERICA Code for America partners with local <br /> governments to foster civic innovation.Through its Fellowship program, Code for America <br /> provides an opportunity for the web generation to give back by embedding developers and <br /> designers in city governments to collaborate with municipal leaders. Founded in 2009,Code <br /> for America held its inaugural fellowship in 2011. Last year Code for America connected <br /> 26 fellows with eight cities nationally.Through the Accelerator program Code for America <br /> supports disruptive civic startups,and through the Brigade program Code for America <br /> encourages civic participation by organizing local groups of civic technologists to take action in <br /> their communities. <br /> While private sector has evolved exponentially over the past decade adopting new <br /> technologies and new ways of working,local governments haven't adapted at the same rate. <br /> Code for America partners with local governments who are working to catch up.Developers <br /> and designers who are passionate about using their skills to give back,are embedded in local <br /> governments and collaborate with municipal leaders to create and implement web applications, <br />• <br /> and explore new approaches to local challenges. <br /> 2013 cities include City of Las Vegas,City of Oakland, Jefferson County, County of San Mateo, City of South Bend, <br /> Summit County,City of San Francisco,City of Kansas City,City of New York. <br /> Find out more:codeforamerica.org <br /> 227 W.JEFFERSON BLVD.SOUTH BEND,IN 46601 I P:574-235-9371 I FAX:574-235-9021 I SOUTHBENDIN.GOV <br />