29 New Digital Tools to Expand Access to Jobs, Schools, Affordable Housing, & Other Resources

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In March 2016, President Barack Obama launched the Opportunity Project calling for technologists, local governments, and community groups to harness technology and innovation to expand access to opportunity for all Americans (17.6% Latino).

The result?

Non-profits, companies, and students built 29 new digital tools-during an 8-week software development sprint-using federal and local data to help communities access and navigate information to empower communities to solve problems in their everyday lives, such as affordable housing, quality schools, and jobs.

Latinos often face social, environmental, and political barriers when accessing everyday opportunities, like healthy schools and safe places to walk and play. Equitable opportunity and easy-to-navigate information are critical for Latinos and all Americans to thrive.

By providing easy access to curated federal and local datasets and facilitating collaboration between technologists, issue experts, and community leaders, the Opportunity Project is transforming government data into digital tools that create more just and equitable communities and help families, community leaders, and local officials expand access to jobs, schools, affordable housing, and other resources.

Check out the 29 tools and use our research, resources, and stories to help start and support healthy change in your community.