Random Hacks of Kindness Junior, Inc.

Random Hacks of Kindness, Jr. is a non-profit organization that brings young people hands-on learning experiences where they apply technology to achieve social good.  What began as a school program in 2013 has grown into a 501(c)3 that has reached over 3,000 students throughout Connecticut.

At our one-day programs — which we call hackathons — children in grades 4 – 8 are matched with representatives from local charities, along with computer science Mentors, and together they devise a technological solution in the form of a mobile app, to one of the charity’s needs. In these unique, interactive learning opportunities, the students get practical exposure to the potential of computer science and a chance to use it in a way that will benefit others in their community. 

Our hackathons are totally non-competitive and are all about the process and a journey where children have an adventure and a chance to explore. Bridging the real world and the classroom, RHoK, Jr. breaks down barriers, lights sparks, and provides students inspiration, while addressing practical issues with social impact.