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TMF Success Stories: Denny Terrace

The Denny Terrace Computer Lab is a very unique computer learning center. First of all, it is a “mini-lab,” housing three computers, a printer, a scanner and a copier. Also, the lab is managed by residents of the Denny Terrace building. Finally, and most importantly, volunteers showed overwhelming support for the lab and far surpassed […]

Youth In Focus TMF Project Update

During Sept – July, Youth in Focus executed new digital photography projects with other local youth organizations,  Friends of the Children, Cleveland High School, Rainier Scholars, and Treehouse.  Over the course of the project, 50 youth used computers and technology in creative ways.   They gained the sense that technology is a tool to help them express themselves, […]

Neighborhood House TMF Project Update

During April – June, Neighborhood House has continued the Digital Connectors program at the Rainier Vista Computer Lab.  They also added an I-BEST Technology Bridge class provided by Seattle Central Community College and an ESL basic class taught by a volunteer.   Some of the students in the class included young men recently arrived from Eritrea […]

First Tee of Seattle TMF Project Update

With Technology Matching Funds the First Tee of Greater Seattle  added new camcorders and IMacs to their First Tee Learning Center. The 105 students in the program are using the new technology in a variety of ways. Students are learning video skills to create “goal ladders” to assess their current positions and set attainable goals based on […]

Job Sector Survey available online

You can impact how governments make decisions on the local economy. Take the Job Sector Survey, the only comprehensive, on-the-ground assessment of conditions for employers in Seattle and the Puget Sound region.  The more Seattle businesses that participate, the richer the information gathered will be.  The Survey can be found… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Channel Gets New General Manager

John Giamberso was just named the new Seattle Channel General Manager, following a national search. He has extensive experience in television production and web streaming, having been both the Operations Manager and Production Manager at the Seattle Channel. Formerly, John was the Station Manager at King County Television. He has… [ Keep reading ]