betaNYC is building a better tomorrow for all. (This group is formerly known as "Open NY Forum.") Since 2009, we have been NYC's civic technology and open government vanguard. By leading elected officials to engage with NYC’s technology community, passing transformative open government legislation, supporting NYC's civic technology startups, and building apps to protect democracy and serve our fellow brothers and sisters, we have become America’s largest civic technology and open government com …

Be Social Change New York Meetup- **We are building a Makers Institute! Check it out: http://bit.ly/makers-institute We are a community of social entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, professionals, students, investors, and overall do and want-to-do gooders. Be Social Change is an open and inclusive network of current and future social impact leaders fosters the spreading of new ideas and best-practices, educates members on social entrepreneurship and innovation, and hosts interactive events for members …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for sustainable human existence, and with a firm conviction to save humanity.

NY Career Meetup connects job seekers with Managers and Employers who make hiring decisions through its events.The group connects job seekers and Recruiters, Hiring managers and Employers and gives them a chance to know about employment opportunities and gather information about companies/ individuals who are currently hiring for both part time and full time positions. The group gives job seekers best opportunity to make connections face to face with Managers and Employers.NY Career Meetup and …

Tired of feeling like we don't have a place where we can just be ourselves? Interested in meeting other like-minded folks who are Bisexual, Queer, Pansexual or Bi-friendly? The goal of this Meetup is to provide a fun, safe space for all Bisexual/Queer/Pansexual and Bi-friendly Transgender, Lesbian, Gay and "Straight-But-Not-Narrow" folks to find out about great Bi-inclusive stuff to do, gather and interact in the New Yrk City Tri-state area.

In these times of rapid change and growing fragmentation we feel it’s important to find internal calm and meaning in life. This group offers simple down-to-earth guided meditations designed to connect with deeper parts of oneself and one’s own experience of the sacred. We use the book “Silo’s Message” to guide our meetings. Silo is a spiritual guide who is also well-known for developing Universalist Humanism. Our purpose is to create an environment that will nurture and foster deep experiences …

CDI was created by a group of creative, motivated and committed young professionals from around the world and aims to build strong and sustainable urban and rural communities in both the worst off developing countries throughout the world and in disadvantaged local communities in the developed world. CDI implements innovative projects and programs, following the Millenium Development Goals and within CDI's six core inter-related focal areas; Education, Health, Agriculture, Energy, Eco-Enterprise …

This Meet-up group is formed to empower communities through designing and building sustainable structures, educating local workforce in construction methods and establishing community programs that promote development. Communities with limited access to resources will benefit from the group's accomplishments. This is a group committed to making a difference in the world by completing design / build projects for people in need. Our first undertaking is to design and build two schools for orphana …

Making NYC more sustainable and more resilient We can be proud of NYC’s record as one the greenest large cities in the US.  For years, we’ve been describing green practices as making our communities more sustainable.  That’s good, but a little vague – leaving us to guess about exactly which existential threat is being implied – and how much the green practice in question will help, let alone ensure our civilization is still around in 10 or 100 or 10,000 years.  Then came Hurricane Sandy. The s …

A community of like-minded, values-driven professionals interested in exploring, pursuing and prospering in a social-impact career. The social impact landscape can be described as the nonprofit and public sector as well as social entrepreneurship and socially enlightened corporations with commitments to sustainability and social responsibility. This group provides an opportunity to support each other in our efforts to succeed in careers that provide greater meaning and purpose while allowing us …

Welcome to the LARP Alliance Meetup Group! We are a non-profit 501c, education and charity based corporation dedicated to promoting the art and hobby of LARP (Live Action Role Playing). In addition, we assist new and current LARPers and Events by providing information and supplying resources, transportation for players, classes, media tools, and more. As a new hub for the LARP Alliance effort, LARP Alliance NYC will require some time to fully realize the network of support we have established …

What would you do the change the world? Here's your chance to help make yor idea a reality. Each week three people in our gathering will have 10 minutes each to present an idea that they have to change the world. The rest of the group has 30 minutes to ask clarifying questions, refine, plan and discuss how to begin implementation or for general feedback. We can change the world, so lets's stop talking and start doing!

You're invited to First Wednesdays, a series of informal monthly gatherings in TriBeCa; a place to connect with TriBeCa residents & business owners, relax and socialize face-to-face. Wine & cheese will be served and children are welcome!

This is a group for high achievers and successful people! Are you having a hard time achieving goals on your own, exploring your passion, or figuring out what's next in your life? Do you need help prioritizing what actions to take next, or which actions to take to yield the fastest and most impactful results? Do you need a support system to hold you accountable for taking action? Whether it's a personal or business goal, this group will support you and hold you accountable for creating success i …

A Worthy Cause [www-worthycause-nj.org] is a statewide 'community group' [over 270 strong in 1 year!], that is dedicated to volunteerism in the State of NJ. Formed in November, 2008, we work to bring together people and charitable groups of all sorts [churches, Girl Scouts, police/fire depts, environmental and animal groups, Habitat for Humanity, etc] for purpose of doing 'important, large scale/coordinated projects,' which will aid our collective communities, and improve the lives of those in n …

This is a group for web developers and designers who are seeking a positive outlet for altruistic programming. This is also a great opportunity for young developers looking to gain experience working with a design team, add to your portfolio, gain professional references, and to play a role in building a successful platform. I am developing a platform that serves the building and construction needs of non-profit organizations and community activist groups working in Brooklyn. Regenerative buildi …

We are a network of vibrant women who crave community and a supportive atmosphere while navigating through our personal paths in life, love, spirituality, work, health, wealth, and everything in between. Meetings are open forums where newcomers are always welcome. The topics range from transformational workshops, to dance or movement classes, to social gatherings, and more - so pick one that feels right for you and share your Goddessness with us!

For those interested in learning about investment opportunities in local New Jersey communities which make money and have an impact. The Community Investing Network of NJ is designed for individuals and professionals directly involved in investment decision-making who are exploring new ways to align assets and mission. Topics include urban revitalization, small business entrepreneurs and impact investing. Also for those who love discovering new neighborhoods and amazing food!

HOT HULA fitness® is amazing!!! This workout combines Polynesian moves with fitness elements to provide a unique and fun exercise format! It is a total body workout and you will leave the class feeling strong, beautiful and empowered!!!  I Classes will be forming soon.  Continue to check the Meetup calendar and Home page for updates! Zumba is exercise disguised as a party!!! In one hour you will: • Dance, sweat, and smile. • Travel the world as you dance to soca, salsa, merengue, cumbia, regg …

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO EXPRESS PEACE IN EVERY WAY, INCLUDING ART AND ENTERTAINMENT. We plan to create social events that will promote our mission. We want to make our get-togethers meaningful and rewarding, and welcome your suggestions. Please review our Web site World Peace Society at http://www.worldpeacesociety.org

The founders of umojawa (Stephanie Jelley) and The Modern Village (Lisa Duggan) have come together to create meet-ups on a variety of topics related to building communities with intention, including our education system, how we care for our children and our communities and our collective emotional well-being.

The shareholders of our building coming together to create & sustain community.  This Meetup is open to residents of 110/118 Riverside Drive only.

The Uptown Renewal Cash Mobs Loving Our Neighborhood One Mob at a Time One of the first projects of the Uptown Renewal Team is to organize ‘Cash Mobs’ to support local small businesses. A Cash Mob is like a flash mob but with customers instead of choreography. They involve a large group arriving at a local business at the same time to purchase as much as its members can reasonably afford. You can read about how others do it here: (http://www.cashmob.com/what-are-cashmobs) The fun is that it can …

Dear interested members, Thank you for your inquiry about my intention for this group 's motivating issues and related activities. Please read these paragraphs. I hope you feel an intense interest to join and recognize that we can make a change with a few enjoyable, directed activities, that the group designs, and directs. I see this group's focus in two directions that are supportive of two existing organizations/movements, One Billion Dancing and NOW. Both positively raise consciousness and …

This group is for people who live in or very close to Morristown -within 10 miles. We have such a great town.  It would be even better if we got to know more people who live here.  We can build a community with our neighbors, with the people who have also chosen this as their town.  Let's get to know each other and have fun while we're doing it!

Calling all data do-gooders: DataKind NYC is a meetup for the New York chapter of DataKind, a community of data scientists and non-profits working together to better collect, analyze, and visualize data in the service of humanity. DataKind encourages local meetups to share ideas, collaborate across communities, discuss new tools and practices, and help bring about a better world through data for social causes. Come hang out with other conscientious dataists and tech-savvy social innovators doin …

Hello, my name is Donna Sica, and I have been a "Work In Progress" on this journey of life for the last 30 years, and through it all I have realized that THOUGHTS coupled with emotions create MANIFESTATION. It is just that simple.. : ) Our gathering will offer a safe place within a circle of support, thought provoking discussions on spirituality, intention cards, and processing. We will "Peel the layers of unwanted beliefs" and replace them with empowering thoughts that will create the opportuni …

Queens Tech Meetup (QTM) is a gathering of tech enthusiasts who come together from around the greater NYC area to foster a vibrant tech community in Queens through participation, interaction, and experimentation. At each of our meetups, we host 1-2 featured speakers and 2-3 interactive product demonstrations. After the demonstrations, we encourage our guests to meet other techies. We host the meetups at different venues in Queens, showcasing great spaces in the borough. Join us and come check us …