What Software for Good actually does
Software for Good, GBC is a Certified B Corp, remote-first custom software and technology-strategy consultancy based in Minneapolis, building digital tools for nonprofits, government agencies and mission-driven organizations — from full-stack web applications to fractional CTO leadership.
“Your team did heroic work to design and build your database for the COVID Housing Assistance Program.”
Beth, program administrator
Where the build work shows up
- Government & civic tech: the Minnesota COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program platform, built with HousingLink and the State of Minnesota
- Food & health equity: Second Harvest Food Bank, The Food Group, Twin Cities Food Justice, Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, Children’s HeartLink
- Civic government tools: City of Saint Paul’s Budget Game and permits and licensing platforms
Proof, not just claims
“HousingLink and Software for Good’s online application platform provided critical infrastructure for the success of the COVID-19 Housing Assistance program.” — Hattie Hiler, Reporting Analyst, Minnesota Housing. 54% of applicants identified as Black, Indigenous, or people of color, and 22% had experienced homelessness.
Why this belongs on a sustainability directory
Emergency public programs succeed or fail on the technology behind them; Software for Good’s Minnesota COVID-19 platform moved $70 million to over 63,000 applicants in weeks, not months, disproportionately reaching applicants who had experienced homelessness. That work is a direct expression of SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 1 (No Poverty), while its equity-focused client roster — reproductive justice, LGBTQ services, food banks — connects to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Software for Good based, and who do they build for?
Software for Good is based in Minneapolis, USA, and operates remote-first, building custom software for nonprofits, government agencies and mission-driven organizations including the State of Minnesota, City of Saint Paul, and Second Harvest Food Bank.
Which SDGs does Software for Good support, and how?
SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 1 (No Poverty) through its Minnesota COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through equity-focused nonprofit and civic-tech client work.
How is Software for Good verified as a sustainability project?
Software for Good is a Certified B Corp, and its Minnesota COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program work is independently confirmed by Minnesota Housing staff testimonials.
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