Our NPR Interview with David Freudberg and Humankind Media

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    • In July, Computer Reach invited David Freudberg of Humankind Media to Pittsburgh to talk with Melvin Lewis, a recipient of Computer Reach’s Digital Navigator program. Freudberg is using the interview to write an NPR story about the program, which will be broadcast nationally in September 2021. Quotes from the Interview During the interview, Melvin talked...

    Our eBay store is online. See what we’re selling.

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      •   Our eBay Store is Online Computer Reach is now selling items on our eBay page, including refurbished mobile devices, networking equipment (switches, access points, etc.), and high-end computers that are too expensive to sell locally. Devices will be distributed across the United States.     Other News Are you interested in staying up to date on our...

      Our Impact: March 2021

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        • March Highlights Age-Friendly Technology Guide Computer Reach published its first Age-Friendly Technology Guide. It features a list of affordable internet and technology options, technical support services, and technology training locations. Distributions Computer Reach distributed 25 laptops to Urban Strategies Inc. Their office in Pittsburgh serves the Larimer, East Liberty, and Homewood communities. They have identified 25 individuals who will...

        Our Impact: February 2021

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          • February Highlights New Sales Floor Computer Reach installed new marketing materials on our Warehouse Sales Floor. This was done in preparation for the opening of our Retail Store that will allow us to get affordable computers into the hands of local Pittsburgh residents. More information will be coming soon! Distributions Computer Reach distributed five laptops...

          Six-Month Anniversary of Computer Lottery Program

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            • In August 2020, Computer Reach launched our Computer Lottery Program to get free Desktop Computer Bundles into the hands of local community members during a time when they needed it most. Now, in February 2021, we are celebrating the six-month anniversary of the program by awarding up to 20 Bundles each week to individuals in...

            Our Impact: January 2021

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              • January Highlights Distributions Computer Reach distributed 24 Windows OS Laptops to the Fayette County Community Action Agency, a nonprofit based in Fayette County. These laptops will be distributed to community members they work with to provide access to online programming.  We distributed 10 Laptops to Jewish Family Center and Community Services (JFCS) Pittsburgh to reinforce their virtual programming. Donations...

              iPads Distributed to Students Receiving Special Education Services

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                •   Student Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic In a recent report, Common Sense Media stated that 50 million K-12 public school students had to transition to remote learning in 2020. However, of those students, roughly 30 percent lack adequate internet or devices to effectively learn from home. That’s roughly 15 to 16 million students. In...

                Internet & Community: Getting Seniors Connected

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                  •     Seniors Struggling to Get Socially Connected Since March 2020, older adults have had to limit all of their interactions with the outside world. Instead of enjoying conversations with their neighbors and strolling through grocery markets, many individuals have been stuck inside by themselves ordering groceries for delivery. Even the most basic interactions are...

                  Bentworth and McGuffey COVID Relief for Elementary Schools

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                    • The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many elementary students into online learning from home. However, during the pandemic, not all families have had access to an at-home computer and broadband internet. Recognizing this need, Computer Reach partnered with The EQT Foundation, Crown Castle, and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo Lampl to distribute laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots to families....

                    “Pack the Bus” Event Collecting Laptops for Students

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                      • Are you interested in helping us close the digital divide in Pittsburgh? Join Computer Reach, The Education Partnership, and the Bus Stops Here Foundation on August 15 for our one-day Connecting Kids “Pack the Bus” event! The event will feature giveaways, free snacks, live music, and more! Event Details Date: Saturday, August 15, 2020 (Save the...