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Force Multiplier Podcast Episode 1: Addressing Hidden Hunger in our Communities

Saleforce Nonprofit

A comprehensive solution will require a collective effort, and creative collaboration across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. In Oakland, California, Dr. Johnson-Trammell is setting a new standard for the role that schools play, going beyond serving solely as a place of learning in order to support the whole student.

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5 Things Oakland Taught Me about Civic Hacking

Tech Soup

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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How to Make Your Big Vision Real: Jennifer Lee of Artizen Coaching

Have Fun - Do Good

Jennifer is a certified coach, artist and yogini based in Oakland, California. Figure out how you can collaborate with them, and tap into them in a way that is going to serve your purpose. The biggest thing I think is having a support structure, that goes alongside with having a big vision. Visions don't happen in a vacuum.

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