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Lake City computer lab expands its reach

March 1, 2014

The North Seattle Family Center, a program of Children’s Home Society of Washington, successfully completed a yearlong Technology Matching Fund grant to expand the computer lab at Seattle Housing Authority’s Lake City Court Apartments. The $18,000 in project funds helped 228 low-income and vulnerable residents in North Seattle gain technology access and skills. Serving a greater diversity The project added adaptive equipment to the computer lab, which increased access for individuals with disabilities. Staff […]

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Mayor Murray: ‘Why I Oppose the Comcast / Time Warner merger’

February 13, 2014

Mayor Murray released this statement today on Comcast’s $45 billion bid to take over Time Warner Cable: “I am very troubled by the proposed Comcast / Time Warner Merger. If the merger goes through, the company would control roughly three quarters of the nation’s cable and internet service. They will also be one of the […]

New Seattle Mayor Ed Murray wants to have a ‘more robust’ partnership with startups

February 13, 2014

The Mayor recently chatted with Geekwire’s Taylor Soper about the future of the Startup Seattle Initiative under his administration. In the interview, Mayor Murray expresses his interesting in beefing up resources to the program but under the condition that the program’s intent and goals need to be made more explicit. Following is an excerpt from […]

Registration now open for ‘Seniors Training Seniors’, a low-stress way for older adults to learn new computer skills

February 4, 2014

If you are an older adult looking for a place to learn how to use computers in a fun and stress-free learning environment, sign up today for the City of Seattle’s Seniors Training Seniors computer classes. Registration is now open for classes from February through April 2014. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens, […]

Technology Matching Fund grant workshop tonight

February 4, 2014

Tonight from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Hill Library, you can learn more about the City of Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund grant program. The program was established in 1997 to support the community’s efforts to close the digital divide and encourage a technology-healthy city. It provides grants where the community’s contribution of […]

Tech Matching Fund Workshop Feb 4

February 3, 2014

Attend a Technology Matching Fund grant workshop on Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM.  Here you will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply and what makes for a successful application. The City is awarding matching grants of up to $20,000 per project to increase technology literacy or use… [ Keep reading ]

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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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Workshops offered for Technology Matching Funds

January 17, 2014

The 2014 Technology Matching Fund grant cycle is now open! The City is awarding matching grants of up to $20,000 per project to increase technology literacy or use of technology tools for civic engagement for Seattle residents.  The deadline to apply is March 12th! Important dates for grant applicants:            … [ Keep reading ]

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An update on the status of a fiber-to-home network in Seattle

January 8, 2014

As some of you may have recently read, Mayor Murray sat down with the Puget Sound Business Journal and one of the topics discussed was the status of the City’s partnership with technology company Gigabit Squared. The deal, overseen by former Mayor Mike McGinn, would have allowed the company to lease parts of the city’s […]

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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