The Fledge

Entrepreneurialism, Skill and Career Development, Digital and Financial Literacy drive our efforts to help people prosper. Using the ALICE Threshold as our basis, we help to reduce the burden of basic needs: housing, food, transportation, healthcare, childcare, and technology." "The transition to a clean energy economy has the potential to bring about a range of economic and social benefits, including increased prosperity and affordability." "Through Education, Advocacy, and Example, we fight against racism, oppression, and the status quo." Programs and services include: weekly pitch competition ("99 Problems but a Pitch Ain't One" — 99 seconds to win $99), Sunshine Incubator & Accelerator, Young Entrepreneur Program, Coding Club, Screen Printing, 3D printing (Fledge 3D), Free Store, demo gardens, hydroponics/aquaponics, free food stands, harm reduction, The Fledge DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), space booking/rental, and cooperative/energy justice initiatives. Tagline: "radically inclusive."