Computer Reach Celebrates 25 Years of Impact

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    •                 On July 10, 2025, Computer Reach proudly celebrated a major milestone, our 25th anniversary. Hosted in the Rossin Campus Center Ballroom at Washington & Jefferson College, the event commemorated a quarter-century of community impact and extended heartfelt appreciation to the donors, partners, volunteers, and supporters who have...

    Technology and Digital Literacy Initiatives: Empowering Communities

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      • In 2024, Computer Reach engaged in a grant-funded initiative, thanks to a grant provided by the Department of Labor & Industry. The funding has allowed the organization’s Digital Navigators to offer critical support to the communities they serve. Through this grant, Computer Reach is able to provide digital-literacy testing and devices to community members, enhancing...

      Aging In Community – with David Freudberg of HUMANKIND

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        • Thanks to Laura Poskin (Hahn) of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh for coordinating these interviews with with David Freudberg of HUMANKIND back in 2021. The challenges of Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home still ring true today in Western Pennsylvania. So we are reposting this podcast before the holiday season again. Please take a moment to...

        Turning Passion into a Business: Ronald Garett’s Journey with Computer Reach

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          • Turning Passion into a Business: Ronald Garett’s Journey with Computer Reach Ronald Garett, known as “G,” is a Washington, PA resident who is turning his lifelong passion for painting into a business. Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, G has been an artist for as long as he can remember, with a deep love for painting....

          August 16, 2024 – Welcome Katie Hores, Greene County Digital Navigator

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            •   My name is Katie Hores, and I’m originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I graduated from City Charter High School in Downtown Pittsburgh and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Marketing from The University of Pittsburgh Johnstown. Currently, I’m pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising from...

            Program Gets 100 Wilkinsburg Families Connected to the Internet

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              • As of May 31, Computer Reach has helped nearly 100 families in Wilkinsburg get connected to the internet. There are roughly 100 free Wi-Fi Hotspots left for distribution. Sign up today! Wilkinsburg Digital Inclusion Project Thanks to a grant from the Eden Hall Foundation, Computer Reach launched the Wilkinsburg Digital Inclusion project to positively impact...

              Computer Reach To Provide Thousands of Devices to Pittsburgh Residents

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                • Computer Reach joins AT&T and Digitunity to help provide free or low-cost computers, digital literacy training, and technical support to underserved Pittsburgh residents over the next two years. New Project Distributes Computers to Pittsburgh Residents Computer Reach has been selected as part of a 10-city project led by AT&T and Digitunity to provide more than...

                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...