From Boston-raised Leah Tavares desire to give back emerged “Other 1s Foundation.” Named after its purpose, the organization collects pairs of all-white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers — sometimes considered a “one-time-wear” — and gives them to those in need of shoes.

Software architect and BU alumnus Nick Pinheiro introduced Facebook’s Developer Circles — a community-oriented program open to local developers — to the Boston community on Wednesday night. About...