Twitter unveils ‘NeighborNest’ in San Francisco to help needy citizens
Twitter has opened its ‘NeighborNest’ in San Francisco, a family-friend center for the city’s low-income and homeless residents that will provide access to technology, classes, and resources.
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The center is part of a deal with San Francisco that prevents the company from having to pay pricey payroll taxes in exchange for local outreach programs. It plans to invest at least $3m in the NeighborNest over the next four years.
Its grand opening took place earlier this week, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by CEO Dick Costolo and San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee.
Of the center, Mayor Lee said: “In this time of great success for San Francisco with a stronger economy and economic foundation, we have a special opportunity to ensure everyone shares in the prosperity of our city.”
The social media platform has paired up with a number of local organizations, including Compass Family Services, Community Technology Network and the Boys & Girls Club, to help address issues facing low-income and homeless families.