i.c.stars Kansas City Supports Tech Community Through Digital Device Drive and Social Impact Hackathon
Kansas City, MO — February 11, 2025— i.c.stars Kansas City, is excited to announce a Digital Device Drive and Social Impact Hackathon to address digital equity challenges in the Kansas City community. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of equality, the event focuses on empowering underserved communities and fostering innovative solutions for lasting impact.
The Device Drive will take place on February 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1111 Main Street, KCMO. Community members are encouraged to donate laptops, smartphones, tablets, and iPads. These devices will be refurbished by Electromundo and distributed to individuals in need.
Hack the Dream brings together Kansas City’s brightest minds—students, tech enthusiasts, and community leaders—to tackle real-world challenges through technology. The event fosters collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to turn bold ideas into actionable solutions that create a more equitable future. Hack the Dream will take place on February 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 14 W. 10th Street, Central Library KCMO.
“Digital equity is not just a technological issue; it’s a human one,” said Shamika Hogan, Executive Director, i.c.stars Kansas City. “Hack the Dream and the device drive are about removing barriers and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive in a digital world.”
For more details or to register for Hack the Dream, visit icstars.info/KCHacktheDream25
About i.c.stars
i.c.stars transforms underserved adults into tech and community leaders through rigorous training in technology and leadership. With programs across cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, and Kansas City, i.c.stars has equipped hundreds of graduates with the tools to break cycles of poverty and create generational wealth.
