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 …

Interested in human rights and social justice? Unsure as to the direction of our political, social and economic institutions? And are you looking for fellow humans to meet and encourage learning and help inspire change? In this book club, we encourage each other to learn more, discuss ideas, challenge each other and teach each other. Together we explore nonfiction, memoir and fiction books that we collectively choose. We may also follow up our book club meeting with a tea or a beer down the stre …

Love to sing?  What's stopping you? The Organic Women's Chorus is ready to help you start again. We are an informal and welcoming group of women who love singing together in community.  Our weekly meetings are part singing, part support group, part family reunion, and another part singing! The Organic Women's Chorus started in April, 2009 with a group of women who met at Women Making Music camp (more info at www.womamu.org) and wanted to sing together more regularly and locally. We sing a variet …

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, sustainable energy, peace and social justice, international or local community issues, or animal rights, this can be a home for you. Sometimes we will gather at events (e.g., lectures, movies), participate in an activity, or sometimes just kick back and schmooze or dance - but we ca …

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 …

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 …

Please join us on our journey We welcome everyone who seeks a religion guided by love, reason and conscience. Respecting the worth and dignity of each individual, and treasuring what we learn from each person's unique experience, we welcome a diversity of ages, sexual orientations, races, gender identities, classes, abilities, theologies and religious heritages. We are united not by a single creed, but by a covenant of mutual respect. We encourage spiritual curiosity in our children and we eager …

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 …

Make your next trip MEANINGFUL! Attend Meetups and happy hours, learn how to travel responsibly and make a difference. Meet fun, involved, interesting people. Share with us YOUR story about the meaningful things YOU already do! With 20 years of experience spanning 75 countries, we offer enriching responsible, meaningful trips and adventure & volunteer travel to the world's most exciting international destinations. In addition to offering the best in sights, culture, nature and activity - each tr …

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.

The Community Democracy Project is a grassroots organization that is working on an initiative campaign to create "participatory budgeting" in Oakland--a way for people to have a direct say in the way our tax dollars are spent, and to develop direct democracy. We are a diverse band of leaders connected and committed to Oakland in different ways, who bring a variety of skill sets and perspectives to our project. We are looking for more people like us. We’ve already begun stirring up excitement amo …

Peninsula Peace and Justice Center is committed to... Changing U.S. foreign and domestic policies to ones that meet human needs and human rights. A demilitarized society and economy. True justice for all, at home and abroad, regardless of economic status or beliefs. An end to racism, sexism and all forms of discrimination. Giving ordinary people the information and opportunity they need to be involved and effective in the efforts to change our country and our world. Website: http://peaceandjus …

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.

This group is for anyone interested in learning more about the Green Party, our candidates, and creating lasting social and environmental change through progressive grassroots politics. We generally meet the last Tuesday of each month at Reach & Teach in San Mateo for Green Talks, as well as hosting movie nights and speakers, attending activist events, and organizing local outreach. Come join us!

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 …

The Humanist Community at Stanford seeks to build, educate, and nurture a diverse community of Atheists, Humanists, Agnostics at Stanford and in Silicon Valley. We accomplish this by hosting a variety of events, including public lectures from luminaries such as Richard Dawkins (Oct. 2012), day trips such as our excursion to the San Francisco Film Festival, pub nights, barbecues, dinners, comedy nights such as our upcoming event with Jamie Kilstein, art gallery visits, discussion meetings, and ta …

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

Uhuru Foods & Pies operates food concessions at festivals and farmer’s markets and bakes thousands of pies for the annual Uhuru Holiday Pies fundraiser. All funds support African community economic development. "Uhuru" means freedom in Swahili. We welcome volunteers who are interesting in social justice in the black community and want to see thriving, sustainable and just economic development. This year, Uhuru Foods & Pies is involved in fundraising and winning support for Uhuru Jiko, a communit …

The Men's Club of Congregation B'nai Shalom in Walnut Creek presents events and activities of interest to men and their families in the Lamorinda Jewish Community. We organize group sporting events, a monthly poker game, cooking support for temple activities, social justice programs for the community, a movie club, and many more. Our group is open to the entire community. Membership in the CBS Men's Club is appreciated. Dues are $36.00 annually and funds go to support the educational program …

Do you think there has to be a better kind of society - one where we can live in solidarity and cooperation, where we aren't destroying the planet and where production is based on social need, not private profit? Let's get together to get a better understanding of what is wrong with the rule of Corporate America and how it can be changed and what we can do to bring about a change. The premise is that none of us is really all that different from those living around us here in Oakland. Discussions …

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 …

Occupy Data is a subgroup of Occupy Research, with the aim of analyzing and visualizing datasets related to the Occupy movement. We mainly organize hackathons, where teams of people worked on separate projects, with the goal of using free and open source tools to generate visualizations and other resources pertinent to the Occupy movement and the issues it has raised. Read more about previous projects, get inspired about what you might like to work on occupydatanyc.org or occupyresearch.net.