Michael Funk is the executive director of the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center (SNBC), located at 3925 Noriega Street, San Francisco, CA 94122.

The SNBC is a place that "provides support and opportunities to ensure the healthy development of children, youth, and adults in the Sunset community." Their core values include Respect, Integrity, Courage, Hope, Innovation.

Michael Funk believes technology can be used for building stronger, more connected communities, as well as extending ties to those unswayed by conventional means.

Community centers, such as the SNBC, are a valuable resource to the general populace, offering a variety of programs ranging from after-school basketball, building leadership skills, encouraging growth through mentors, and providing access to technology through digital video, HTML, and basic computing workshops.