Our Initiatives

Programs and tools serving the Bay Area community

Veterans Program

Aegis Initiative

Connecting veterans and service members with environmental stewardship.

The Aegis Initiative recognizes that those who served our nation bring valuable skills, leadership, and purpose to defending our local environment. Veterans lead here, not just participate.

Participants bring military experience in project management, logistics, communications, data analysis, and engineering to conservation work that matters. In return, they gain hands-on environmental sector experience, leadership opportunities, and connections to Bay Area environmental organizations.

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Community Resource

Bay Navigator

Helping residents discover savings programs across the Bay Area.

We started Bay Navigator with a simple observation: financial barriers often prevent people from making sustainable choices . When money is tight, public transit, energy-efficient upgrades, and outdoor recreation can feel out of reach.

As we built the tool, we realized its potential extended far beyond environmental programs. The Bay Area is one of the most expensive regions in the country, and residents deserve a single place to find all the assistance available to them.

So we expanded. Today, Bay Navigator covers:

  • Transit savings — discounted fares for Clipper, BART, Caltrain, and more
  • Utility assistance — programs like CARE and FERA for energy bills
  • Community resources — libraries, food assistance, and local services
  • Parks and recreation — free and discounted access to public lands
  • Healthcare and wellness — sliding-scale and low-cost programs

A stronger community starts with residents who can thrive. By connecting people with resources, we're building a more resilient Bay Area—and staying true to our environmental mission along the way.

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Our Digital Principles

Values that guide our technology projects

Privacy-First

No accounts, no cookies, no tracking. We use privacy-friendly analytics and store preferences only on your device. Your data stays yours.

Open Source

All our code is publicly available on GitHub. Anyone can inspect, audit, or contribute to our projects. Transparency builds trust.

Fully Accessible

Built to WCAG 2.2 AAA standards with keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and adjustable display options. Everyone deserves access.

Contribute to Our Projects

Our digital projects are open source and community-driven. Whether you're a developer, designer, researcher, or just have ideas to share, we welcome your contributions.

Bay Navigator is just our first project. We're developing additional programs focused on conservation, education, and community engagement throughout the Bay Area. Have an idea for a project that could benefit the community? Get in touch with your suggestions.

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