Welcome to Sassafras.
We are a unionized worker co-op that designs and builds technology for justice and joy.
"We've partnered with Sassafras for over a decade; their reliability, shared values, and collaborative spirit have made them one of the best and most meaningful partners we've ever worked with."
—Michael Scholtens, The Carter Center
—Michael Scholtens, The Carter Center
We have what you need.
Are you starting a new website or mobile app? We've built apps for large universities, global NGOs, and everything in between; we can get you on the right path.
Is your website mobile-friendly AND accessible to disabled users? How do you know? We can fix it.
Do you run a website, send emails, or store files? You're probably funding harmful corporations. We can help you divest.
Time for a makeover? 🎨 We make the whole process simple.
Movement-aligned work with meaningful impact.
Our worker-owners design and build technology in service of justice movements. Our software projects expand spaces for movements and the people in them to dream, collaborate, build power, heal, and experience joy. We care for and improve long-standing tools that organizers, NGOs, artists, researchers, and other change-makers rely on. We advise on design, engineering, and funding strategies for tech initiatives.
Our projects span from non-extractive finance software to digital art tapestries; from online storytelling for anti-harassment to data collection apps for equitable health research.
We know that people solve problems, not computers. We may advise against custom software if you and your organization can meet your needs another way that is more sustainable or safer. If we develop software together, we will help you prioritize the expertise, needs, and safety of the people who will use it.
Connect with us.
Follow us on social media and keep up with us on our blog. There you'll find resources for fellow co-ops as well as the latest stories on our design and development work.
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March 07, 2026
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