… Facilitators: Marielle Amrhein is a queer counselor, social justice educator, and facilitator with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and groups in personal and social transformation. She currently works as a group leader for Interchange Counseling Institute, organizes safe spaces for LGBTQ youth through Global Kids, and advocates globally for queer human rights. Marielle is dedicated to inspiring people to love themselves and each other more boldly, beautifully, and powerfully. To …

… In addition to offering the best in sights, culture, nature and activity - each trip will also focus on and contribute to important global issues such as: women's empowerment, poverty-alleviation, hunger, education, social justice and sustainable energy. Trip proceeds benefit meaningful projects abroad AND also poverty and hunger programs here at home. Small groups of 10 persons or less. Local guides, comfortable lodging, amazing food, hike, cycle, kayak, trek and volunteer activities! The best …

The word "altrupreneur" combines altruism and entrepreneur into one word to describe a new type of social entrepreneur whose aim is to reach financial freedom so that they commit themselves to public interest, consumer advocacy, personal development, and social justice causes. The book, Altrupreneur, nearing completion by Alex Lavidge, showcases self-made millionaires and those who have inherited wealth between the ages of 18 to 40 that live a simple lifestyle. Each day they're reducing their ec …

To understand what we are about, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=vWeQfNpW9sQ This is a group for people interested in creating a complementary currency for San Francisco Bay Area. If issues such as sustainability, social justice, and economic stability are important to you, come join this project to co-create a complementary monetary system. This is a social startup. Our goal is not VC-funding, acquisition by Google/Facebook etc, or high-profile IPO. It will be crowd-funded, st …

The purpose this group is for all of us singles who are also progressive to find kindred spirits. “Progressives” spans the whole spectrum of the left and many topics – so whether you’re interested in the environment or sustainable energy, peace and social justice, international or local community issues, this can be a home for you. Sometimes we will gather at events (e.g. speakers, movies) that would be of interest, participate in an activity, or sometimes just kick back and schmooze or dance - …

… We are not affiliated with any religious or political group, although the members tend to be quite progressive-leaning, and like to sing songs with a slant towards peace, social justice, and organic vegetables. We meet every Wednesday except for the first Wednesday of each month.  New members are welcome to join us at any time.  There is no audition or voice placement, just sing where you feel comfortable.  You can even come and listen or lip-synch until you find your voice.  Nobody will judge …

We are a community of Jews committed to the healing, repair and transformation of our world, the Jewish community, Israel, and our own inner selves. We are part of an emerging movement of Jewish Renewal that is seeking to return to the deepest sources of Jewish spirituality. We sometimes describe ourselves as neo-Hasidic: "Hasidic" because we believe that serving God is not only a matter of the head but of the heart, "neo" because we are committed to equality of the sexes, welcoming to gays and …

Now is the time to spread the new story of Unity Through Creativity and a World that Works for All, transforming the old story of bullying, violence and war. The purpose of this group is to connect and plan wonderful, transformative cool events to Wage Peace, creating the Summer of Solution.

We Are Change is a citizens based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to reveal the truth behind the events of September 11th, as well as the lies of the government and corporate elite who remain suspect in this crime. In addition, we are here to aid the sick and dying first responders through fundraising and social outreach programs in order to promote awareness of those who suffer from physical, emotional, and psychological traumas they received in the aftermath of 9-11. We …

We Are CHANGE = We Are the Coalition for Halting the Agenda of the Nefarious Global Elite. "YOU ARE ALL LEADERS!" -Luke Rudowski: Founder Of We Are Change NYC. We Are Change is a citizens based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to reveal the truth behind the events of September 11th, as well as the lies of the government and corporate elite who remain suspect in this crime. In addition, we are here to aid the sick and dying first responders through fundraising and social o …

As we begin 2012, why not start it off with RESULTS? Do you have a passion for ending poverty? Perhaps you have a colleague who is interested in politics. Or perhaps you have a friend who wants to take their advocacy to the next level. Or maybe you want to get some more people involved in your local RESULTS group but aren't sure how to introduce them to that idea. If you answered yes to any on those, this is a meet-up for you! RESULTS is a volunteer lobbying organization working on both global a …

We seek to mobilize digital citizens with tools and concepts for the public interest. Our goal is to tackle the biggest issues the world and our local communities face today. People of all levels of skill and knowledge are invited. Our group exists to give space for the types of discussions that both inform our understandings and vocabularies around digital and network technology, as well as to be creative and do or make things that hold those in power accountable, give voice to those without, i …

… We plan to host this series of "EduTech" gatherings at the Kapor Center, which has supported an array of educational, high tech and social justice organizations and activities since 2003. In addition to its primary occupants — Mitchell Kapor Foundation, Level Playing Field Institute, Klein Associates, Kapor Enterprises, and Kapor Capital, the Kapor Center also currently houses Carbon War Room and some exciting online educational ventures.We believe in a world where fairness and access matter, …

This Meet Up group is a place for Slow Food Bay Area supporters to gather and organize events for the community that promote the values behind Slow Food.  We hope to see everything from group pickling events to seasonally themed dinners all based on the three pillars of Good, Clean and Fair food. The local Slow Food Bay Area Chapters will also post gatherings here, with the hope of seeing new faces at their events!

If you are seeking a church that is guided by the teachings of Jesus in an open-minded and progressive way, a way to work for justice and peace, both locally and globally, a beautiful, inspiring, natural setting, a diverse, inclusive, multi-racial, open and affirming community, inspiring preaching and music, a community where God’s love knows no bounds, where all are welcome, young, old, rich, poor, different colors and sexual orientation a nurturing faith community that supports families, one w …

Spirituality is about life, not boredom. Spiritual life doesn't just happen in a single building, or one day a week.  Are you interested in exploring what it means to be Christian in a faith community that celebrates the gifts of all cultures and all people -- queer, straight, trans, cis, men and women -- and that values creation, creativity, and justice? We're hoping to meet a few people in different parts of the East Bay who want to experience a community of prayer and practice, instead of jus …