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Even though Californians’ adoption of Internet technology has increased
over the past year, work remains to be done to bring California to the
forefront of Internet accessibility.

On May 30th of this year, a group of fifteen bright-eyed L.A. students were honored as URBAN TxT's inaugural graduating class. URBAN Teens Xploring Technology (URBAN TxT) is an innovative after school program helping inner-city youth develop leadership and other skills through the use of technology. The program is sponsored by ZeroDivide, a San Francisco based organization that assists low-income communities empower themselves through the use of technology and is the brainchild of Oscar Menjivar -- himself a graduate of Jordan High School and Cal Poly Pomona.

New Routes’ project “Abriendo Las Cajas” produces DVD of stories to bring attention to violence in Oakland’s Hispanic Community

MADISON, WI, June 18, 2009 – The New Routes to Community Health project Abriendo Las Cajas (Opening Boxes) has released a DVD compilation of 20 digital short stories to draw attention to violence in the Hispanic community in Oakland, California. The stories are told by Mexican adults, Latin American immigrants and Latino youth who live in the Fruitvale District.

A joint blog by Beth Sachnoff and Jessica Eting

The June 12 Iran Presidential election and protests surrounding the outcomes, highlights the key role social media can play in grassroots communication.

We are happy to announce the online publication of ZeroDivide’s 2008 Digital Book. 

While ZD as a foundation doesn't fund social services directly, many of our grantees and partners are being devastated by the state budget deficit.

Win a $25,000 Social Media Makeover from CommuniCause.  The winner will be randomly selected from the top ten nonprofit organizations who receive the most votes.

NY Times article on ZD grantee Radio Bilingue, an organization that is integrating traditional (radio) media with online (webcast) content.

I attended the 63rd annual Tony Awards on June 7th as an investor and supporter of “33 Variations,” which was written and directed by my dear friend Moises Kaufman.  “33 Variations” was up for Best Play, Best Actress (Jane Fonda), Best Supporting Actor, Best Lighting, and Best Scenic Design.  It ended up winning for Best Scenic Design. 

Rick Aubry, President of Rubicon Programs, Inc. delivered an inspiring key note address to a recent gathering of all ZeroDivide community enterprises.  Rubicon is one of the most successful social enterprises in the country providing training and jobs to thousands of homeless and unemployed adult to work in competitive bakery and landscaping businesses.  Aubry, a long time successful entreprenuer provided some sage advice for ZeroDivide's budding social enterprises and challenge