Survey: Help Inform the Future of Internet Connectivity

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    • Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA) Connected is collecting community input on internet access and experiences in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Take the survey to help inform the future of internet connectivity! About The SWPA Connected Initiative is asking community members to take a brief survey online or by phone to provide information about their current internet access and experience. Survey...

    30 Laptops Distributed to Perry Traditional Academy Students

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      •   Our Work with A+ Schools In October, A+ Schools received 30 Windows Laptops from Computer Reach to distribute to students in need at Perry Traditional Academy School. These computers will help ensure that all students have a productive, successful school experience while completing online classes. Perry Traditional Academy School (also known as Pittsburgh Perry...

      Digital Literacy Training at Manchester Bidwell Training Center

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        •   In October, we offered digital literacy certification assessments to students and instructors at the Manchester Bidwell Training Center in Pittsburgh. Continue reading to learn more. Increasing Digital Literacy We challenged students at the Manchester Bidwell Training Center to pass 4 NorthStar tests offered through our classes. By passing, each student would earn a free...

        Getting Older Adults Digitally Connected (Vintage Senior Center)

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          • We’re working with Vintage Senior Center to get older adults in Pittsburgh digitally connected! Our Work with Vintage Senior Center In October, Computer Reach began distributing desktop computer bundles and internet hotspots to individuals in need of technology identified by Vintage Senior Center. Located on N. Highland Avenue in Pittsburgh, the Center seeks to “improve...

          You’re Invited to Our Podcast Listening Party!

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            •   Attend Our Podcast Listening Party! You’re invited to join Computer Reach and Age-Friendly Pittsburgh on Monday, November 22 from 3 – 4 p.m. for a “podcast listening party” to celebrate the release of the NPR Humankind production, “Aging in Community.” When: Monday, November 22, 2021  |  3 – 4 p.m. Where: Zoom Meetings (Virtual)...

            Help Us Bridge the Digital Divide: GivingTuesday

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              •   If you believe that every person deserves access to the technology they need to succeed in the 21st century, GivingTuesday is the perfect time for you to support local efforts to make that belief a reality. This November, will you support our work to bridge the digital divide? Event Details Give Big Pittsburgh Date:...

              Join the Computer Lottery Waitlist

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                • Since August 2020, Computer Reach provided free desktop computer bundles to over 670 people in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Now, we are looking to fill our waitlist to reach more people in need of a computer. Computer Lottery Program If you need a desktop computer, the Computer Lottery Program may be right for you! Though...

                Our Online Tech Store Will Launch in 2022

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                  • Our Online Tech Store We are opening an online tech store in 2022! Through this addition, people will be able to purchase digital devices directly from our website. Free nationwide shipping will also be available which will allow us to provide tech access to those in need at a rate that is affordable to them....

                  25 Laptops Distributed to SHCDP

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                    • About the Distribution In September, Computer Reach distributed 25 laptops to the Schenley Heights Community Development Program (SHCDP). These devices will be distributed to local Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) students who do not have access to a reliable computer to complete their schoolwork. SHCDP provides after-school services to students in the Pittsburgh area and has...

                    In-Person Digital Literacy Classes Resume

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                      • After waiting nearly 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our in-person Digital Literacy Classes are back in session! Digital Literacy Classes Starting October 2021, Computer Reach will begin teaching Digital Literacy Classes with the Senior Companion Program at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. We look forward to offering these services once again...