Meet the Code for Cause Track
Partnering non-profits with hackathons to give you the opportunity to solve real problems and create real impact.

What is the Code for Cause track?

Build real solutions for real nonprofits at hackathons near you.

Prizes

You can expect great prizes, just like any other track.

Great on a Resume

Colleges and employers love seeing real projects that help real nonprofits.

Fulfillment

Put your coding skills to a good use and give back to your community.

Upcoming Code for Cause Partnered Hackathons

Expertise Hacks

September 21
Sunnyvale
Announced Soon!

Expertise Hacks, hosted by ExpertiseNPO, will have free entry, lunch, dinner, and countless workshops throughout the day filled with guest speakers. Open to ALL skill levels, and with over $45,000 in prizes, it's the perfect opportunity to explore your hacking skills, network with others, and even get into contact with several CEOs and successful engineers that will be visiting.

E-Med Hacks

September 28
Fremont
Announced Soon!

E-Med Hacks, hosted by Mission San Jose, is open to both highschoolers and undergrad students. With free entry, lunch, dinner, and guest speakers there is no reason not to attend. Additionally, it's the largest medical focused hackathon in Bay Area. Open to ALL skill levels, it's the perfect opportunity to make projects, connections, and a positive change in our communities.

BellHacks2.0 x Code for Cause

October 19
San Jose
Announced Soon!

BellHacks2.0 is a partnership between the students of Bellarmine College Preparatory and Code for Cause. This hackathon is open to all high school students and showcases Code for Cause's impace by expanding to 3 tracks: education, environment, healthcare. BellHacks2.0 will feature workshops, guest speakers, and prizes. Join us for a day of coding, collaboration, and creativity and we hope to make a real impact.

Past Code for Cause Partnered Hackathons

Bay Hacks 2.0

September 7
(Hybrid) Saratoga
Youth4Good

Bay Hacks 2.0 was a 11-hour hybrid hackathon that took place at the San Jose West Valley Library, bringing together over 200 high and middle school students.

Milpitas Hacks

May 25
Milpitas
WeCommunity

Milpitas Hacks was the first high school hackathon in Milpitas started by Milpitas Unified School District students. Over 100 students registered for this event committed to the

MountainHacks

April 20
Online
Global Youth security

MountainHacks was a 12-hour hackathon that took place online, bringing together over 100 high school students from around the world. It was Code for Cause's first international hackathon.

Ohlone Hacks

April 14
Fremont
International Youth Tobacco Control (IYTC)

OhloneHacks was Code for Cause's first time implementing the Code for Cause Track. It was a 14-hour hackathon that took place at Ohlone College, bringing together over 100 high school and community college students.

More hackathons coming soon!

Drop your email below to get notified about future Code for Cause partnered hackathons.

Frequently Asked Questions
So who runs the hackathons?
The hackathons that we partner with typically have their own organizing team. We serve as the middle man, connecting the nonprofit to the hackathon.
Can I get service hours?
Yes, because you are building a project for real 501(c)3 nonprofits, you can get service hours for time spent coding.
Who can participate?
If you can participate in the hackathon we are partnered with, you can participate in the Code for Cause track.
How do I get notified when a hackathon is happening?
Join our email list and we'll send you an email whenever we partner with a new hackathon!
Who are the judges?
The judge panel will vary from hackathon to hackathon, but they will typically be a mix of nonprofit representatives and hackathon organizers.
What happens after the hackathon?
After the hackathon, we'll connect you with the nonprofit to continue working on the project if you'd like. This is great for earning service hours and recommendation letters!
Looking for our 2023 Code for Cause Hackathon? It's right here!