The Unplugged Collective - Screen Free Gatherings

This Isn't Just Another Meetup Group
It's a nonprofit movement to rebuild neighborhood community.
The Unplugged Collective is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping people reconnect with their neighbors, their communities, and themselves by creating spaces to restore organic human connection in an increasingly disconnected world.

We started from a simple observation. We're more connected digitally than ever before, yet many of us have never felt more isolated. We know hundreds of people online but often don't know the people who live just down the street.
We believe that strong communities aren't built through social media, they're built through shared experiences, genuine conversations, and neighbors showing up for one another.
That's why we exist.

We create simple, welcoming opportunities for people to unplug from the constant noise of modern life and build the kind of relationships that make neighborhoods healthier, happier, and more resilient.

More Than Events
We don't just organize gatherings.
We're creating a culture where people know each other's names, share meals, exchange skills, support local causes, and become the kind of neighbors we all wish we had.
Every walk, potluck, volunteer project, conversation, and community gathering is one small step toward rebuilding something many of us have been missing: a true sense of belonging.

Where We're Going
Our vision is ambitious.
We imagine neighborhoods where people naturally look out for one another. Where it's easy to meet new friends, ask for help, offer help, learn from one another, and feel connected to the place you call home.
Today we're building that here in the Bay Area. In the near future we hope communities everywhere will have their own Unplugged chapter.

Get Involved
There are so many ways to be part of this community.

• Come to an event.
• Volunteer.
• Share a skill.
• Host a gathering.
• Partner with us.
• Support our mission.
• Invite a friend.

You don't need special experience, just a willingness to show up.
Community isn't something someone else creates for us.
It's something we build together.

Our Community Values
Everyone is welcome here.
We ask members to help create a space that is:

• Kind and inclusive
• Curious instead of judgmental
• Respectful of different backgrounds and perspectives
• Screen-light and present during gatherings
• Focused on connection over performance

We're not here to impress each other.
We're here to know each other.

Join The Movement
There's a place for you here.
Bring your whole self.
Bring a neighbor.
Bring a friend.
Together, we're proving that real community isn't a thing of the past.
It's something we can rebuild... one conversation, one shared meal, and one neighbor at a time.

Thank you for being here!
~ Jenna - The Unplugged Collective