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Digital documents for the homeless

February 1, 2014

Have you ever misplaced an important piece of paper, like a birth certificate or an identification card? A hassle, yes, but not that big a deal. Now imagine if you were homeless. People struggling with homelessness are routinely asked to show documentation in order to access services. However, this documentation is easily lost or destroyed, and it is often difficult and costly to produce the information needed when it’s needed most. Seattle nonprofit, Springwire, worked […]

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Tech Matching Funds deadline

January 1, 2014

Technology Matching Funds are now available: with a March 12, 2014 deadline. Apply for a grant up to $20,000 for technology literacy and access or civic engagement projects. New applicants are encouraged to attend a grant information session at 10 a.m. on Jan. 30, at the 2100 Building (2100 24th Avenue South) or 6 p.m. on Feb. 4, at the Beacon Hill Library (2821 Beacon Avenue South). Learn more about how to apply for funds, which projects […]

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Iu-Mien American Association Launches a New Computer Literacy Program

December 1, 2013

With support from the Technology Matching Fund to install state-of-the-art laptops, Iu-Mien now provides computer access at their Southeast Seattle location. Volunteers play a key role in providing computer instruction for those looking to become more employable in the market place. Upcoming trainings include Computer and Internet Basics, Email, YouTube, Facebook, Craigslist and Microsoft Word. They also offer computer tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays for children ages Kindergarten through high school enrolled in their After […]

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Save the Date: Tech Matching Grant deadline March 12

December 1, 2013

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Filipino Community Center Offers a STEAM Lab Program for Low Income Youth

November 2, 2013

The Filipino Community of Seattle is offering a technology instruction project for up to 50 youths starting this Fall. The program is called STEAM Lab, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. It will expose kids to computer literacy and robotics. Students will also learn essential life skills training, collaboratively working in project-based teams, and developing problem solving skills. Inspiring Technology Careers The organization hopes to raise awareness not only about the challenges that […]

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October Brainstorm Now Online!

October 8, 2013

The October issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here.  This month, table a look at Open Data to better understand the City’s budget.  You can also tune in to the Seattle Channel’s Seattle Speaks program and make your voice heard on, “Wage… [ Keep reading ]

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September Brainstorm Now Online!

September 5, 2013

The September issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here.  In this month’s issue, we feature the Technology Matching Fund program featured on the Seattle Channel’s City Stream.  This month we also feature: Seattle’s new smartphone app: Find It, Fix It Information about… [ Keep reading ]

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Technology Matching Fund featured on CityStream

September 1, 2013

The Seattle Channel’s weekly magazine show, CityStream, featured Community Technology. Hear the inspiring stories of how the Technology Matching Fund empowers people to reach their goals. Entrepreneurs Rick Guy and Iris Hastheease work together to grow their businesses at the Rainier Vista Tech Center. Hanna Negussie helps newly arrived immigrants at the Ethiopian Community Center use technology not available in their home country. Lisa Maurer’s limited vision doesn’t hold her back from sharing her digital […]

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City awards Technology Matching Funds to 24 community groups

August 1, 2013

Over 70 community representatives came to City Hall on Aug 7th to share about the amazing work they do helping Seattle’s most vulnerable residents gain technology access and skills. Councilmember Bruce Harrell’s committee unanimously approved funding $320,000 in Technology Matching Funds to support their efforts. From finding a job to thriving in school “Technology is needed for everything we do” said Eritrean community member, Kiflemariam Sequar, who plans to use the funds to provide a […]

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Salmon Culture Meets Game Programming

July 1, 2013

Fall off a rock and maybe you’ll be lucky enough to be rescued by the salmon people! It’s really fun when it’s one of the many video games developed by a group of youth in the Gen7 program. Fifteen Native American youth learned about native culture and salmon through storytellers, a look at art and images of Native culture from area tribes, and a visit to the Muckleshoot tribal salmon hatchery. They then learned how […]

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