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National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture
Location: California (CA)
Abstract:
The National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) is a nonprofit association whose membership comprises a diverse mix of organizations and individuals dedicated to a common goal: the support and advocacy of independent film, video, audio and digital arts.
Website: http://www.namac.org/
Practitioner Name: Dan Schott
Practitioner Tel: 415-431-1391
Practitioner E-mail: n/a
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National Urban Technology Center
Location: New York (NY)
Abstract:
Urban Tech, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation, helps underserved communities to fully participate in an information age. Through partnerships with community-based organizations, we have created a nationwide network of computer training centers (CTCs) and ground-breaking curriculum that empower job seekers and inspire youth achievement.
Urban Tech was founded in 1995 to provide access to personal computers and information technology in under-served communities to address the widening gap between the "information haves" and "information have-nots". Urban Tech's primary focus is to promote learning, academic performance, and workforce preparation among disadvantaged young people; and to provide adults with the resources necessary for long-term employability and economic security.
The National Urban Technology Center, Inc. (Urban Tech) develops products for building social, computer and academic skills among underserved youth. Through our Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) courses, teens gain valuable skills and resources necessary for academic success and long-term employability. YLA's rich multimedia curriculum integrates life skills and technology with academic learning for students ages 10-18.
Urban Tech also delivers turn-key computer training centers (CTCs), industry standard computer courseware and technical assistance to prepare adults for full participation in an information age. Urban Tech works in partnership with community-based organizations such as schools, youth development centers, religious organizations, and social services agencies to provide these services.
Our model programs, curriculum and training provide organizations with the tools they need to improve the quality of life in inner city and remote rural areas. In the past seven years, we have helped thousands of people nationwide to realize their goals of greater academic achievement, certification for computer-related jobs, and improved life skills and standards.
Headquartered in the lower Manhattan Development zone in New York City, Urban Tech is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation focused on providing technology access and education for youth and adults in underserved communities.
Website: http://www.urbantech.org
Practitioner Name: Pat Bransford
Practitioner Tel: 800) 998-3212
Practitioner E-mail: info@urbantech.org
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Net at Two Rivers
Location: California (CA)
Abstract:
NET at TWO RIVERS, (N2R) was formed in 1995 by twenty-five organizations, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, state and local government, hospitals, libraries, k-12 education, higher education, nonprofits, and computer user groups. N2R is dedicated to serving youth in disadvantaged areas using the power of the Internet.
Website: http://www.n2r.net/
Practitioner Name: Barb Englund
Practitioner Tel: 916-979-9198
Practitioner E-mail: barb@n2r.net
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Net Literacy (Indiana)
Location: Indiana (IN)
Abstract:
Specifically, the Net Literacy Corporation is a 501 (c)(3) "youth empowered" nonprofit organization that benefits from the experience of adult mentoring and direction. The Net Literacy Corporation has four programs, Senior Connects, Safe Connects Connects, Computer Connects, and Youth Connects.
As a component of each of the four programs, Net Literacy Corporation has partnered with the Indiana Recycling Coalition members to help reduce the toxins being placed in landfills, reduce the amount of discarded computer rubbish that fill up landfills, and repurpose Pentium Two and Pentium Three computers so that they can be salvaged and provided to underserved youths, families, and senior citizens. We are honored that both Senator Lugar and Senator Bayh are Indiana Net Literacy Week's Honorary Chairpersons, and we are grateful that they will be contributing their vision and priorities to this important endeavor.
Website: http://www.netliteracy.org/indiana_week.html#2
Practitioner Name: n/a
Practitioner Tel: n/a
Practitioner E-mail: n/a
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NetCorps
Location: Oregon (OR)
Abstract:
netCorps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1996 in the Pacific Northwest with the mission to increase the capacity of environmental, social justice and community-based organizations to organize, advocate, and address social and environmental issues through the application of appropriate communication and information technology, training and assistance.
Since our inception in 1996, netCorps has provided technology planning, assistance and support services to hundreds of environmental, social justice and community-based organizations.
Our expertise includes:
Technology planning
Organizational needs assessment
Local area network setup
Software and hardware installation
One-on-one and group training
Internet connectivity
Database development and maintenance
Purchasing and donation assistance
Fundraising for technology
Basic website development
Advanced, dynamic website systems
Website, email and list hosting
netCorps is a group of individuals passionately dedicated to environmental and social change; putting technology to work for the greater good. We are here to help environmental, social justice and community-based nonprofits develop the tools and power to change the world.
Website: http://www.netcorps.org
Practitioner Name: Matthew Latterell
Practitioner Tel: 541.465.1127
Practitioner E-mail: info-or@netcorps.org
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No Child Left Unplugged
Location: California (CA)
Abstract:
No Child Left Unplugged (NOCU) is a nonprofit organization committed to bridging the digital divide through education. Their mission lies in developing best-in-class technology programs at schools that cannot otherwise afford them, focusing on a curriculum designed to build expertise, confidence, and intuition with computers – the best way to ensure skills that remain useful in the long term.
Website: http://www.nocu.org/
Practitioner Name: Corey Linehan
Practitioner Tel: 415.287.0440
Practitioner E-mail: info@nocu.org
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North Shore Community Action's (NSCAP) Salem CyberSpace
Location: Massachusetts (MA)
Abstract:
North Shore Community Action's (NSCAP) Salem CyberSpace project, located within the Salem Point neighborhood of the coastal city of Salem, Massachusetts, opened in the summer of 2002 after a period of extensive planning and local coalition-building. The Salem Point neighborhood is a residential community made up of approximately 4,000 individuals. An estimated 75 percent are Hispanic (28 percent indicating that they speak little or no English), and 35 percent live below the poverty level.
Services. Salem CyberSpace is open 28 hours per week for drop-in access. It provides six courses, three of which are also offered in Spanish. These include: Introduction to the Computer (available in Spanish); Word Processing (available in Spanish); PC Repair (available in Spanish); Web site Design; Internet Skills; Resume Writing/Searching for Jobs on the Internet. The classes are offered mornings, evenings, and on Saturdays.
The goal of Salem CyberSpace is to bridge the digital divide for the low-income community by providing:
access to the Internet for content relevant to their lives
opportunities for job skills development
access to technology for personal improvement such as learning English
and through IT, academic enrichment and school-to-career learning for teens
Website: www.salemcyberspace.org
Practitioner Name: Linda Saris
Practitioner Tel: (978) 740-6667
Practitioner E-mail: lsaris@salemcyberspace.org
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Oakland Technology Exchange-West
Location: California (CA)
Abstract:
OTX-West is dedicated to bridging the digital divide in Oakland by refurbishing and providing high quality computers to the Oakland community.
Website: http://www.otxwest.org/
Practitioner Name: Bruce Buckelew
Practitioner Tel: 510-893-4822
Practitioner E-mail: brucebuckelew@yahoo.com
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Ohio Community Computing Network (OCCN)
Location: Ohio (OH)
Abstract:
Ohio Community Computing Network
is committed to creating a society in which everyone has equal opportunity to gain access to computer and network technology for life-long learning and personal and community empowerment.
Ohio's Community Technology Center Initiative Overview & Context
Edgemont is an African-American neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio with high poverty and unemployment rates. Dayton is a city in southwest Ohio that lost tens of thousands of good-paying jobs during the de-industrialization of the 1970s. Its economy still has not fully recovered.
Website: http://www.ohioccn.org/
Practitioner Name: Gary Lambert
Practitioner Tel: 614) 387-6021
Practitioner E-mail: glambert@ohioccn.org
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One Economy
Location:
Abstract:
One Economy Corporation is a global nonprofit organization that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people, giving them valuable tools for building better lives. We help bring broadband into the homes of low-income people, employ youth to train their community members to use technology effectively, and provide socially responsible media properties that offer a wealth of information on education, jobs, health care and other vital issues. Our mission is to maximize the potential of technology to help low-income people improve their lives and enter the economic mainstream. One Economy uses technology to support the needs and potential of low-income individuals. Our goal is to create a 21st Century approach to fighting poverty, using two main strategies: Developing Web-based online content. Providing low-income people with technology infrastructure and capacity. To implement those strategies, we are pursuing several key initiatives: Media & Online Resources, Broadband & Hardware, Local Programming, Youth Programs, Public Policy & Municipal Initiatives, International Development
Website: http://www.one-economy.com
Practitioner Name: Cassie Salinas
Practitioner Tel: 503-542-0862
Practitioner E-mail: csalinas@one-economy.com
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