# Archive of Projects/Programs **URL:** https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/c/archive/68.md [Latest](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Archive of Projects/Programs category](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/about-the-archive-of-projects-programs-category/1263)
**Author:** [@jillzey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jillzey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/about-the-archive-of-projects-programs-category/1263 "2022-03-10T00:20:29Z")
This is a place for projects, programs and initiatives to live once the Network is no longer working on them. --- ## [Brigade Network Project Indexing](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-network-project-indexing/533)
**Author:** [@gregboyer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/gregboyer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-network-project-indexing/533 "2023-07-01T03:55:37Z")
Watch this space for cross-brigade collaboration on the creation of a network-wide project index Historical/Current Resources: Code for America Project API hosts a list of projects for every brigade, however, many br… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Findings](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-findings/1667)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-findings/1667 "2023-02-14T17:04:37Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Limitations](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-limitations/1666)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-limitations/1666 "2023-02-14T16:59:33Z")
Limitations The data team would like to highlight the following caveats and limitations that should be kept in mind when evaluating the data inputs, process, and outputs. This information is pulled from the appendix of … --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Methods](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-methods/1665)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-methods/1665 "2023-02-14T16:58:32Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Main Recommendation (Strategies, Visual Diagrams)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-main-recommendation-strategies-visual-diagrams/1664)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-main-recommendation-strategies-visual-diagrams/1664 "2023-02-14T16:50:32Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Main Recommendation (Purpose, Value, Goals)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-main-recommendation-purpose-value-goals/1663)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-main-recommendation-purpose-value-goals/1663 "2023-02-14T16:48:49Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [ReVisioning Recommendation: Introduction (Executive Summary, Glossary, High-Level Overview)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-introduction-executive-summary-glossary-high-level-overview/1662)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/revisioning-recommendation-introduction-executive-summary-glossary-high-level-overview/1662 "2023-02-14T16:45:50Z")
The purpose of this post is to document and archive the ReVisioning Recommendation, previously stored in Gitbook. The last update to the actual text of the recommendation was made 11/5/21. One section of the original rec… --- ## [Apr 6, 2021 NAC Meeting & Agenda](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/apr-6-2021-nac-meeting-agenda/1081)
**Author:** [@Micah](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Micah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/apr-6-2021-nac-meeting-agenda/1081 "2021-04-12T22:31:24Z")
Agenda: April 6th Meeting Synopsis: This meeting was dedicated to welcoming the incoming 2021 NAC and planning the NAC on/offboarding conference to be held this coming Saturday April 10th. This meeting included members… --- ## [Thoughts on improving NAC Elections](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/thoughts-on-improving-nac-elections/344)
**Author:** [@ninakin](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/ninakin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/thoughts-on-improving-nac-elections/344 "2018-11-21T05:51:51Z")
Thoughts from a conversation with Laura that I’m putting in a thread… Major issues with elections (note - regional elections are not up for another year): Regional imbalances (biased towards higher population areas an… --- ## [Thanks and seeking info on 2021 NAC work - agendas, projects, etc](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/thanks-and-seeking-info-on-2021-nac-work-agendas-projects-etc/1146)
**Author:** [@JBStephens](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/JBStephens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/thanks-and-seeking-info-on-2021-nac-work-agendas-projects-etc/1146 "2022-01-24T16:00:08Z")
Continuing the discussion from Brigade Team Update: Meet The Team!: Glad to meet the new folks, and see Em and Ben as the continuity for brigade/CFA work. For anyone on the team, just interested in the NAC work across 2… --- ## [April 6 NAC agenda - anything since then?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/april-6-nac-agenda-anything-since-then/1110)
**Author:** [@JBStephens](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/JBStephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/april-6-nac-agenda-anything-since-then/1110 "2021-08-30T16:43:19Z")
Micah - wondering if there are subsequent NAC related materials you or others can post in Discourse. I assume the NAC has met since April and/or subgroups may be working on projects which could be updated on Discourse. … --- ## [Announcing the new 2021 Priority Action Area](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/announcing-the-new-2021-priority-action-area/1070)
**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/announcing-the-new-2021-priority-action-area/1070 "2021-08-30T16:39:43Z")
The National Advisory Council (NAC) and the Network Team are excited to announce that we’re adding Policing as a Priority Action Area (PAA) in 2021. In selecting this topic, we heard input from the NAC and other Network … --- ## [Announcing the 2020 Priority Action Areas!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/announcing-the-2020-priority-action-areas/724)
**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2021, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/announcing-the-2020-priority-action-areas/724 "2021-05-30T04:34:40Z")
Priority Action Areas are four project areas where the Network feels we can have outsized impact in 2020. It is where we will focus shared projects and resources via our distributed Brigades across the country, making it… --- ## [March 2, 2021 NAC meeting agenda](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/march-2-2021-nac-meeting-agenda/1062)
**Author:** [@mhorowski](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/mhorowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/march-2-2021-nac-meeting-agenda/1062 "2021-03-04T16:52:10Z")
Check out the agenda for the March 2021 NAC meeting agenda here. There were several rich discussions, including evaluating and discussing the Priority Action Areas (PAAs) that rose to the surface from the collective proc… --- ## [Candidate Forum and Undebate: Q&A with the 2021 NAC candidates](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/candidate-forum-and-undebate-q-a-with-the-2021-nac-candidates/1068)
**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/candidate-forum-and-undebate-q-a-with-the-2021-nac-candidates/1068 "2021-03-16T15:17:10Z")
Who is your new National Advisory Council representative? The NAC Candidates forum was held on Monday, March 15–if you missed it, you can check out the video recording! Learn more about the candidates running for NAC f… --- ## [Join the 2021 NAC Candidate Forum on 3/15/2021 to hear from the candidates!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/join-the-2021-nac-candidate-forum-on-3-15-2021-to-hear-from-the-candidates/1063)
**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/join-the-2021-nac-candidate-forum-on-3-15-2021-to-hear-from-the-candidates/1063 "2021-03-05T02:48:34Z")
Mark your calendar! We’ll be hosting a Candidate Forum with everyone who’s running to represent the Network in the 2021 National Advisory Council elections. The conversation will be hosted by NAC co-chairs Melanie Mazan… --- ## [Meet the 2021 National Advisory Council Candidates!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/meet-the-2021-national-advisory-council-candidates/1057)
**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/meet-the-2021-national-advisory-council-candidates/1057 "2021-02-23T00:40:18Z")
We are happy to announce the candidates for the Code for America National Advisory Council (NAC)! Learn more about the role of NAC, and recent changes we’ve made to its structure Important Dates Candidate declarati… --- ## [Run for the National Advisory Council!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/run-for-the-national-advisory-council/1049)
**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/run-for-the-national-advisory-council/1049 "2021-02-17T16:45:18Z")
The National Advisory Council is an elected, volunteer body of Brigade Network members who help lead our Network and advise Code for America staff. Over the past few months, the National Advisory Council (NAC) and the Ne… --- ## [2021: A New National Advisory Council](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/2021-a-new-national-advisory-council/1000)
**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/2021-a-new-national-advisory-council/1000 "2021-02-09T13:57:10Z")
Today, we’re announcing some changes to how the National Advisory Council (NAC) will be structured. Here’s what you need to know: Important Dates Candidate declaration period closed at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, February … --- ## [Feb 2, 2021 NAC meeting agenda](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/feb-2-2021-nac-meeting-agenda/1046)
**Author:** [@mmazanec22](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/mmazanec22)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/feb-2-2021-nac-meeting-agenda/1046 "2021-02-03T20:18:52Z")
Sharing the NAC meeting agenda from February 2021. The deep dive discussion topic from this meeting was Priority Action Areas-- what they should be, how we should determine them, and what opportunities for collaboration … --- ## [Vote now: Selecting our 2021 Priority Action Areas](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/vote-now-selecting-our-2021-priority-action-areas/1020)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/vote-now-selecting-our-2021-priority-action-areas/1020 "2021-02-03T00:39:14Z")
Recommended reading and context on Priority Action Areas: Reflecting on 2020 Priority Action Areas What are Priority Action Areas? Priority Action Areas are places where the Code for America Network can have an outsized… --- ## [Jan 5, 2021 NAC Meeting Agenda](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/jan-5-2021-nac-meeting-agenda/1001)
**Author:** [@thadk](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/thadk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 2:37am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/jan-5-2021-nac-meeting-agenda/1001 "2021-01-09T02:37:11Z")
Please find the agenda from this meeting in this slide deck. During the proceeding of the meeting and that evening we approved a new NAC region-based election framework. Many thanks to the 44 brigades which have interv… --- ## [Dec 1, 2020 NAC Meeting Agenda](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-1-2020-nac-meeting-agenda/991)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-1-2020-nac-meeting-agenda/991 "2020-12-22T00:52:09Z")
Here is the agenda slide deck for everyone --- ## [An update on the 2021 NAC elections](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/an-update-on-the-2021-nac-elections/997)
**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/an-update-on-the-2021-nac-elections/997 "2020-12-18T23:00:56Z")
Over the past few weeks, NAC and the Network Team have been working together on some changes to the structure and function of the National Advisory Council. We are still gathering consensus on proposed changes to the NAC… --- ## [Record Clearance Working Group](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/record-clearance-working-group/977)
**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/record-clearance-working-group/977 "2020-11-16T17:26:45Z")
We’re excited to announce that we will be launching a working group series for anyone part of a Brigade who is interested in/ already working on projects around Record Clearance! \[This series took place in December 2020.… --- ## [A reflection on 2020 Priority Action Areas](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/a-reflection-on-2020-priority-action-areas/992)
**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/a-reflection-on-2020-priority-action-areas/992 "2020-12-14T22:37:53Z")
Give Your Input We’re winding down 1-2 Priority Action Areas, and adding 1-2 new Priority Action Areas in 2021. Where would you like to see our Network focus our collective energy? Participate now by voting on ideas and… --- ## [NAC Election Season is coming up!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/nac-election-season-is-coming-up/984)
**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/nac-election-season-is-coming-up/984 "2020-12-03T01:02:13Z")
It’s time to start planning for the 2021 National Advisory Council (NAC) elections! NAC is an elected body of Brigade members and leaders, which works with Code for America on how to best support the Brigade Network. NAC… --- ## [November 17 NAC Meeting Agenda](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/november-17-nac-meeting-agenda/980)
**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/november-17-nac-meeting-agenda/980 "2020-11-18T17:20:21Z")
Last night’s meeting had reflections from the past year, and how we can support the next NAC class. Attendees: 12 people; Will, Thad, Ben, Bonnie, Tyrek, Melanie, Em, Filsan, Meredith, Stephen, Veronica, Hashim Here’s … --- ## [Finding Pathways to Record Clearance](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/finding-pathways-to-record-clearance/973)
**Author:** [@cfischerbenitez](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/cfischerbenitez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/finding-pathways-to-record-clearance/973 "2020-11-09T18:40:35Z")
Having a criminal record in the United States can present a lifetime of barriers including obstacles to finding employment and housing. Many lawmakers and policy advocates recognize the need to lessen these barriers for … [Next page](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/c/archive/68.md?page=1)