Volunteer-Run Nonprofit Software Studio
Building open source technology to empower local governments and civic initiatives.
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Civic Projects
We develop open source solutions that address community needs and improve civic engagement.
Nonprofit Support
We partner with nonprofits to build custom software that amplifies their impact and reach.
Government Collaboration
We work with local governments to modernize services and improve accessibility for all citizens.
🍑 Recent Projects
Flying to the Cloud
June 3, 2025
Helping Center for Human Services migrate their on-premises infrastructure to the cloud for improved security, reliability, and scalability.
Creating an Easier Way to Track City Council
April 10, 2023
BPCS, or the Better Patterson Council Site project, is an internal project in Open Patterson.
🍑 Our Team
Carlos Ortega
Founder
Founder of Open Patterson, passionate about using technology to improve civic engagement and government services.
This could be you
We're looking for passionate volunteers to join our team and help build technology for public good.
Get Involved🍑 From Our Blog
Finishing Up 2023 and Looking Ahead
As the end of 2023 approaches, we'd like to provide an update on what we have done, what we have learned, and what we have planned for next year.
Read more →Introducing BPCS
We're excited to introduce BPCS - the Better Patterson Council Site. Our goal is to provide an easy-to-use alternative to the official site that's accessible to everyone in the community.
Read more →🍑 Get In Touch
Interested in volunteering, partnering, or learning more about our work? Send us a message and we'll get back to you soon.