Good links
Curated list · Updated periodically
What is this page? A single curated directory of sites in the wider KFN ecosystem—nonprofits, tools, and services we sometimes reference in coverage or community work—followed by independent newsrooms our editors read for context. Headlines from several publishers appear in grouped form on our Today; KFN does not claim to have reported those wire items.
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Network & related resources
Grouped by theme. KFN is editorially independent; listing a site is not an endorsement of every product, claim, or outcome.
Journalism & editorial home
Key Future Network (KFN)
Our own Bay Area newsroom—original interviews, Today, Future In Focus, podcast, and long-form reporting since 2013.
kfn.one
Nonprofit programs, choices & anonymous feedback
MakeChoice
A California-based 501(c)(3) focused on self-awareness and better life choices—free personality tools, compatibility resources, and educational content; the site also highlights partner initiatives readers may want to explore.
makechoice.org
Wellness Pulse
Anonymous survey platform for customer and employee feedback (QR, SMS, Slack, and more)—built around high-trust anonymity; KFN optionally links to Wellness Pulse for anonymous story tips and coverage suggestions.
wpulse.org
Money, markets & financial guidance
MoneyChoice
Market education and app-style commentary framed around probability, volatility, and research workflows—aimed at people studying setups and risk, with clear reminders that markets involve uncertainty.
moneychoice.us
Trusted Financial Advisor
TFA Network: investor education plus a directory-style way to explore advisor profiles that emphasize disclosures, fit, and standards—not personalized advice, and always paired with your own due diligence.
trustedfinancialadvisor.org
FixPayment
Payment-resolution workflows for businesses stuck on unpaid invoices—combines automation with human specialists and positions itself as a compliant alternative to heavy-handed collections.
fixpayment.org
Work, staffing & neighborhood operations
I Can Work On
Fast job-matching platform for employers and workers—emphasizes instant matching, flexible roles, and optional recruitment services for teams that need broader hiring help.
icanworkon.com
HOA By Owners
HOA management software for volunteer boards and managers—online dues, maintenance requests, accounting, resident messaging, and audit-friendly records with straightforward pricing.
hoabyowners.com
Dental & family health
Smileydoctor Dental Clinic
Family and cosmetic dentistry with San Jose and Antioch offices, bilingual English/Spanish pages, and a long track record of patient-facing reviews and community presence.
smileydoctor.com
Newsrooms & beats we follow
Independent publishers our team reads for policy, schools, the Bay Area, health, technology, and careers.
Policy & government
CalMatters
Nonprofit accountability journalism on California government, budgets, and statewide policy.
calmatters.org
Education & youth
EdSource
Reporting on California schools, equity, and the policies shaping students and educators.
edsource.org
Bay Area & local
Berkeleyside
Local newsroom focused on Berkeley and the East Bay—city government, housing, and community.
berkeleyside.org
The San Francisco Standard
San Francisco–centric reporting on politics, business, and civic life.
sfstandard.com
Mission Local
Neighborhood-grounded coverage centered on the Mission and broader San Francisco.
missionlocal.org
Health & science
STAT
Biotech, medicine, and health policy reporting for a professional and curious audience.
statnews.com
Industry & technology
TechCrunch
Startups, venture, and product news from a publication the global tech world reads daily.
techcrunch.com
Workforce & careers
The Hechinger Report
In-depth coverage of inequality and innovation in American education and the path to work.
hechingerreport.org