At Drupal Camp Vancouver we had a code sprint event - though I'd describe the result as more of a cross between a code sprint and barn raising - for a local community project named the Fearless Media Project. Their mission statement:
The purpose of the Fearless Media Project is to facilitate community participation in the creation of media and community dialogue on issues relevant to people in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) of Vancouver. This cultural initiative connects documented visions and practises with community priorities and goals. With oversight from the DTES Community Arts Network coordinating body (CANCore), Fearless functions as a portal to arts and culture in "the heart of the city."
As resident, herself, puts it, the Downtown Eastside is one of the most artistic, yet most fatal, regions of the country.
We weren't at all sure how the event would turn out going in. As the discussion title gives away, it turned out great! For those who might be interested we've post a summary here: Code Sprint Does Good!