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500 Strong Summer Campaign

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Beautiful people of Oakland! Today we start our Summer campaign: 500 Strong. We'll show you that the work we do at Programmers Guild only takes a village to make a HUGE impact!

For the Guild, part of our mission is to show this city that what we do doesn't require a billion dollars and digital dreams. A LOT can be done by the first 500 supporters from our local community, with small or large contributions. The first 500 are special, and while it doesn't stop there we see it as a symbolic and impactful message:

It takes a village to do this ...and ONLY a village. You are enough. We are enough.

Online supporters now have a new way to be rewarded for your support through our Patreon! We're building it up for those in other cities to show their support for our mission. To learn more about this campaign, follow us on Instagram and visit the resources below.

  1. **NEW** for online supporters: Patreon
  2. Use Zelle: 415-916-6715 or [email protected]
  3. Use CashApp at $programmersguild
  4. All contributions are powerful. Recommended: $20 or more

As a non-profit, all contributions are tax free, extending the power of our village even more! Patrons receive all current swag, including our dope logo on a shirt, Smooth Operators game, and early access to our first digital project! Contributions larger than $100 should visit the workshop or contact us to receive a special invitation to our next event!

Upcoming Events Date
The Game Orchard Game Jam Aug. 1, 2025, 6 p.m. RSVP
500 Strong Happy Hour Fundraiser Aug. 7, 2025, 4 p.m. RSVP
Overbyte Live Coding Oct. 1, 2025, 5:30 p.m. RSVP
Our Training & Services Schedule: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm 2323 Broadway 101, Downtown Oakland


See What Our Apprentices are Building...

At Programmers Guild, we're focused on hands-on experience. Apprentices train and then they get to work building software. Currently, we're seeking local artists and musicians who would like to contribute or join the project team! As we prepare to remove placeholder art, you can check out the art and progress so far as we head into the holiday season!


The current app is open for testing by all supporters and sponsors! If you'd like to request access, use the links below to join and download the game!


Your Support is Love

We want members of our community to be equal participants in the digital economy by learning to be more than digital consumers. Programmers Guild is doing our part to ensure open doors for young professionals who will build the software of the future. And our partners have been incredibly supportive.

Our mission has been nurtured and supported by our beloved community at Oakstop, and our amazing partner Soul Beat TV! These organizations have our eternal gratitude for all of their support! To all of our partners and supporters: THANK YOU.

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