Support the Lower East Side Cultural Center Proposal: A Hackathon For Perserving Cultural Heritage
This event is free! Donations are welcome, as we are fundraising to build nonprofit tech for charities :)
The Lower East Side Cultural Center (LESCC) project proposal will transform a currently unused NYC Parks Department building into a hub for community-centered arts, culture, education, and engagement. The project envisions the creation of a space to host workshops, public events, small performances, storytelling, and other creative endeavors focused on connecting members of the Lower East Side community.
LESCC leaders envision a permanent hub where kids can learn and create, and neighbors can gather. They need our help to:
Research and collect data on Lower East Side community needs
Clean, standardize, and store this data, and
Analyze this data and present findings on community characteristics that may support the case for the LESCC
The hackathon will take place at Quimbys Bookstore in Williamsburg, located at 536 Metropolitan Ave, easily accessible by public transportation (G/L lines).
We’ll have Wi-Fi, electricity, running water, and bathroom access. LESCC will provide coffee/donuts at the start and pizzas for lunch.