If you are interested in establishing an active Humanist organization in San Francisco and the East Bay, please join this Meetup.  As meetings and events are organized, you will be invited.  We envision discussions, speakers, social activities and events to work for a better world.  For those who may not be familiar with humanism, below is the Humanist Manifesto III, which describes what many Humanists believe. HUMANISM AND ITS ASPIRATIONS Humanist Manifesto II Humanism is a progressive philosop …

From the founder: Upon graduation, I promised myself I would never wear a suit, nor would I work in an office. Fate threw me suited up into an office for seven years. This was my tour of duty in the illusory world of hierarchical control, greed, fear and systemic hypnosis. I was living a half-life, and no-one was more aware of this fact than I was. There were, of course, moments of stunning humanity in my time in “the office” working as a financial adviser and all round salesman for the corpor …

We are a Silicon Valley (San Francisco) meet-up group, interested in connecting folks who are passionate about the education space and interested in applying technology to hack current problems in the education sector. If you are a developer / hacker / entrepreneur / investor — who is passionate about education  — please join us.  You can follow us on this meet-up, or "like our Facebook page" or follow us on Twitter at @EduTechGroup. We plan to bring together interesting speakers from the tec …

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 …

Connect with members of the black community in Oakland on key social and political issues. The Black Organizing Project is an African American, member-led organization in the city of Oakland, CA. We focus on political education and membership development in order to create a powerful black collective of voters, activists and community leaders. If you're a member of Oakland's black community who would like to make positive contributions to the struggle for racial justice; would like to learn more …

http://www.goodactionnetwork.org/ Effecting change through boycotts, consumerism,  networking and using apps to promote socially conscious corporations and politicians.

To understand what we are about, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=vWeQfNpW9sQ This was a group for people interested in issues such as sustainability and economic justice and wanting to create a complementary currency for San Francisco Bay Area. That currency has since been created. Check it out: www.bay-bucks.com. Bay Bucks is a social startup. Our goal is not VC-funding, acquisition by Google/Facebook etc, or high-profile IPO. It will be crowd-funded, structured as a non-profi …

We believe in the power of collective action through the promotion of democracy using technology and social networking. Monthly meetups focused around community organizing and social activism. Anyone who wants to make a difference is encouraged to join.

Join Global me and participate in our meet-ups each month to help our Bay Area community and be a good global citizen. Get involved, help your community, and change our world! Our activities are open to everyone, of all ages. Global Me is a project of URI, a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. Visit www.uri.org.

The Drug Users Union is an international organization dedicated to the development of leadership and civic engagement/activism in drug using communities worldwide. The so-called War on Drugs has caused far more harm than it has prevented--not only to drug users, but indeed, to society as a whole. The stigma created by WoD propaganda serves only to demonize drug users, transforming us into one of the most unfairly scapegoated communities in the world. When we internalize this manufactured stigma, …

Come and participate with the Glide Legacy Network, in the regular volunteering events which range from guest bartending, our annual holiday grocerybag giveaway or our Annual Gala Event. Volunteering includes your time, services and efforts in exciting and fun ways which promote community within the Legacy Network as well as the Bay Area at Large. You will not only be making huge contributions to those most in need within our community but you will be guaranteed to meet great people and have a w …

~This is an interfaith service, open to any and all~ That means if you are religious, spiritual, or somewhere in between. ~We come with an open heart, seeking to create peace within, while simultaneously cultivating and learning ways to take that peace outward to the world. CONNECTION. ~We come seeking peace and rejuvenation for oneself, and inspiration to keep moving towards fostering and nurturing a more peaceful just community, culture, and society. HEALING. ~We come to REMEMBER.  Remember th …

Her Rising Community Events, Workshops, Classes, Ceremonies, Rituals, Performances, Flash Mobs, Rehearsals, Pot Lucks and More!

As longtime grassroots activists on global issues, we noticed that most gatherings were centered around specific projects, and there were not spaces to support our journeys to make a global difference. Globalicious Gatherings are a smallish, heart-centered circle of women and men who live locally (SF Bay) and who are working to effect positive change globally This grassroots change work is challenging, and for our visions to be realized it helps to connect with, encourage and support each other …

The Old Catholic Church of the Americas is a tradition rich with progressive Catholic values. Our Faith Tradition is rooted in the early days of Jesus and his teachings on peace, love, justice, and equality. As a two thousand year old church with Apostolic Succession, our tradition believes that faith is dependent on our actions towards the care of the oppressed, disenfranchised, poor, and unwell. We are a church that worships God by living our faith every day of the week, speaking out against i …

This is a group created to bring together local (and not so local) forensic scientists in all forensic disciplines and aficionados of forensic science and crime scene/incident investigation. Let's get together and socialize, talk about interesting (closed) cases and approaches to forensic investigations. Sharing our knowledge will make us better professionals and the members of the public better educated to consider evidence and testimony.

SFYD represents the interests of San Franciscans 35 and under. We are activists, legislative staff, students and young professionals that seek to promote and advance the ideals of Democracy. The San Francisco Young Democrats shall endeavor to stimulate in young people an active interest in governmental affairs, increase the efficiency of our government, maintain the viability of our free institutions, and contribute to the growth and influence of the ideals and philosophies of the Democratic Par …

Goddess Time is a group for fun, social justice-minded women to laugh, play, and develop friendships.  In the words of Amy Poehler, "Uteruses before Duderuses. Ovaries before Brovaries." ;) Goddess Time is about enjoying and nurturing women and everything feminine.  This group is also meant to encourage sensitive discussion of social and cultural issues, especially: white-privilege, race, class, gender and sexuality.  Anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome. Our fabulous events will include …

English Corner was created to help internationals strengthen their English-speaking abilities and gain confidence conversing in English. The sessions will include conversations in big and small groups, presentation skills and reading techniques. English Corner is organized by Karen Hong and Jonathan McCall of City Hope and is a free program. Jonathan organized two similar programs for students and professionals when he recently worked in China, and Karen taught a similar class in Boston for inte …

Congratulations! You are an Alumnus or an Alumna if you have received: (1) a John Jay College baccalaureate degree or master’s degree, or (2) a CUNY Graduate Center doctoral degree conferred in connection with a JJC program, or (3) a Baruch College degree in Police Science conferred when John Jay was located there. John Jay College invites alumni to attend events which bring alumni together within and outside New York. Each Spring the entire community, faculty, staff, undergraduates, graduate st …

Oakland Activists and Revolutionary Thinkers is a group for those who want to meet like minded folks and engage in activism, revolutionary discussions and dialogue. Let's find ways to affect change in Oakland, attend community and cultural events, documentaries, and other events related to revolutionary thought. Think of the Black Panther Party, Young Lords, Brown Berets, AIM. While this group isn't geared towards building a group of that caliber, the ideology is the inspiration behind the creat …

The world has experienced unprecedented urban growth in recent decades, and global data forecasts indicate this trend will only increase. Urban Tech SF focuses on the issues and strategies behind new technologies that improve (or hinder) our urban lives. Join us and explore a diverse range of urban technology projects in San Francisco. Participate in open civic engagement on the issues that shape our daily lives along the way.