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Developers and Nonprofits Come Together to Make Apps for Change

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This project is a great resource for libraries to share with patrons. San Francisco libraries have varying hours and might not always be open. Library staff can tell patrons to use this service when the library is closed or if all the computers are in use. Bond & Me. Supporting Youth. Youth ALIVE!

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13 Causes I'd Give to If Friday the 13th Was My Lucky Day

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I Love Libraries Mission: "Friends of I Love Libraries was created to provide a means for library advocates to strengthen grassroots efforts in support of America’s libraries. People's Grocery Mission: "Our mission is to build a local food system that improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community."

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Ask Britt: How to make a second hand bookstore a positive force for good

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For example, we have a small store in Oakland called Issues that sells international newspapers and magazines. Hold an annual fundraising event with readings and signings by local writers to benefit a literacy program at a school, nonprofit or library, or to give a grant to an aspiring local writer. Donate to your community.

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5 Things Oakland Taught Me about Civic Hacking

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I was lucky enough to attend CityCamp Oakland earlier this month to see this collaboration in action. Not so in Oakland. Mai-ling Garcia, the city of Oakland's online engagement manager, put it succinctly: "We're not here to build applications for you, we're here to build applications with you.

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