""One of our cornerstone goals has always been to never turn someone away for a lack of funds,""
""We're trying to be as open as possible and keep it going for as long as we can .... But we're struggling to keep the lights on.""
""already a member,""
Noisebridge operates as a free-access hackerspace in the Mission District with a long-standing "Hack the Planet" ethos and no membership fee. A 2020 move to a larger two-floor space on Capp Street introduced unexpected issues and higher operating costs. Current reserves cover roughly three months of expenses at about $12,000 per month. Fundraising shortfalls have created the most severe financial strain experienced in recent volunteer tenure, forcing consideration of closure or major changes such as instituting membership fees. The collective emphasizes open access and reluctance to turn people away for lack of funds while seeking financial solutions.
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