There are definitely a lot of threads on HN right now discussing the complex and nuanced situation regarding the tech divide in the bay. I wanted to find some way to channel my frustration into something useful, and so I'm compiling a list of charities and organizations where I can either donate time or money. Here's what I have so far, but would love to get your opinions on causes and organizations I might have missed. Thanks!
Non-tech related (skews SF city, apologies!):
826 Valencia (teach SF children how to write, or donate money!): https://826valencia.org/
Homeless Youth Alliance (psyciatry and services for homeless youth in SF, in danger of shutting down [1]): http://www.homelessyouthalliance.org/
Glide SF (help serve a meal to those in need in SF): http://www.glide.org/serveameal
Watsi (fund patient care to anyone in the world): https://watsi.org/
EARN (financial services and education for disadvantaged workers): http://www.earn.org/how_you_can_help/how_to_give/
Project Night Night (deliver homeless children in SF bags of toys and blankets): http://www.projectnightnight.org/
Tech related:
Black Girls Code: http://www.blackgirlscode.com/
Archive.org (3:1 donation match): http://archive.org/donate/
Code for America (Reid Hoffman matching donations): http://www.codeforamerica.org/2013/12/18/reid-hoffman-challenges-tech-community-to-support-civic-innovation/
[1] http://m.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/haight-center-for-homeless-youth-explores-options-as-closure-looms/Content?oid=2651571