This document provides an overview of the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) and how to get involved in Apache projects. It discusses that the ASF is a non-profit organization that provides legal, financial and infrastructure support for various open source projects. It operates under the "Apache Way", which is a meritocratic and consensus-based model. There are over 160 Apache projects spanning various technologies. The document then focuses on some integration-related projects, such as Apache ServiceMix, Camel, CXF and ActiveMQ. It provides guidance on how individuals can start contributing, such as by fixing bugs, writing documentation or testing code.