Student Projects
Student teams work with Seattle based organizations to understand problems around homelessness and housing insecurity. Teams build a solutions to address a specific problem statement their organization proposed. At the end of the GCIL term, each team creates a written report defining the problem, their solution, and a proposal to enact their solution.
Here are the solutions proposed by GCIL 2021 students.
Team Bridge Care
Building a communication and organization portal for Bridge Care employees to increase efficiency and productivity of both public and internal work.
Team DESC External
Building a Telehealth station to connect DESC residents to outpatient care during Covid-19 pandemic.
Team DESC Internal
Creating a clear and easy platform to increase the efficiency of communication within DESC departments and employees.
Team Facing Homelessness
Connecting the BLOCK residents through a shared portal to create a sense of community.
View Facing Homelessness Report
Team Safe Parking
Building a sanitation station accessible to Safe Parking residents through weekdays and weekends.
Team Scofflaw Mitigation
Building a central database for Scofflaw Mitigation employees to increase the efficiency of public and internal communication.
View Scofflaw Mitigation Report
Team UDYC
Partnering with University of Washington students to provide weekend services to youth experiencing homelessness.