What is a Hackerspace?
Hackerspaces are community spaces where people with common interests in computers, machining, craft, technology, science and art can meet, socialize, collaborate and work.
Who we Are
PDX Hackerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit shared community space. We work together to provide tools and learning resources to both local and global communities.
Workshops and Events
Check out our calendar of upcoming events, our collection of self-study workshop kits and other useful resources.
Membership
Come to an open house for a tour and grab an application for membership. Hope to see you soon!
Our Mission
The essence of hacking is to take something, improve it, then share it with the rest of the world. PDX Hackerspace fosters supportive community for hacking, creating, and learning in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Individuals here teach because they love teaching, and learn because they love learning. We aim to be a center of unique community, supporting the individuals here to explore and do what they love, to support other Hackerspace community centers to flourish, and to be an inspirational source of true education where anyone can learn what they need to live the life they want to live.
Ways to Give
Your donations help us keep PDX Hackerspace going and expand our reach to change more lives for the better. There are lots of ways to help contribute, so if you like what we do please consider supporting us through one of the methods listed below. PDX Hackerspace is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit and all donations are tax-deductible. If you would like to donate by cash or check; or receive a Letter of Acknowledgement, please contact donate@pdxhs.org. Thank you for your support!
Best Way to Donate
Our preferred way to donate is Ko-fi - it keeps fees low so more of your money reaches PDX Hackerspace.
Employer Matching
Does your employer match donations? Search for "PDX Hackerspace" in your company's Benevity giving portal to double your impact.
Passive Donations
Shop and give back through Fred Meyer Community Rewards - link your rewards card to PDX Hackerspace.
Equipment Donations
Have equipment we could use? LEDs, tools, or vintage computers for our ^H Museum? Email donate@pdxhs.org
Crypto (World App)
Already on World App? Add "hack.1337" as a contact in World Chat and use in-chat payments to support PDX Hackerspace. Get the app on iOS or Android (World ID from Orb verification required).
Hackerspace History
The Hackerspace Movement's origin can be traced back to the 2007 Chaos Communication Camp, an open air 5 day camping event in Germany, where a presentation on Hackerspace Design Patterns was given. At that time there were only about 50 active Hackerspaces, mostly in Germany. The information quickly spread and now over a thousand Hackerspaces exist worldwide with the number still steadily growing! We are part of that global movement that started many years ago and you can be too. If you'd like to explore how to start a Hackerspace in your area, get in touch! We want to hear from you!
Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
