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Community Technology Resources
Providing people with the necessary tools and training
for technology is essential for bridging the digital divide. Below you
will find an index of Community Technology Resources which provide underserved
communities with a number of services, including: open computer labs,
internet access, technology literacy classes, take-home computers, and
other technology support services.
Choose from one of the following categories of Community
Technology Resources for a Silicon Valley listing of available centers
and programs, including service descriptions and contact information.
Community Computer Learning
Centers
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Organization
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Programs/Services
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Contact Information
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Don Edwards Community Learning Center
- Computers after graduation
- Tech mentors
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408-292-3858
160 North 3rd Street
San Jose, CA 95112 |
| Biblioteca Latino Americana |
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408-294-1237
690 Locust Street
San Jose, CA 95510 |
Digital Clubhouse Network/@ Silicon
Valley
www.digiclub.org
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Webucation for New Netizens; Digital
Storytelling Time; TechTime
Target: all ages & backgrounds
- Internet access
- Computer lab
- Computer training
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408-481-0880
408-481-0815 (fax)
1252 Town Center Lane
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
members@digiclub.org
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Open Voice
www.openvoice.org
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Target: minority youth
- Technology fluency taught by teens to minority youth.
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650-323-9184
info@openvoice.org
1846 Bay Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303 |
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Plugged-In
www.pluggedin.org
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Technology Access Center
Target: teens and adults
- Internet access
- Computer lab
- Computer training
- Web design
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650-322-1134
650-322-6147 (fax)
info@pluggedin.org
2115 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303 |
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PowerUP
www.powerup.org
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Target: underserved youth (-18yrs)
- Tech in the classrooms
- After school computer classes and club
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clwalkerpowerup@aol.com
831-431-1390
831-431-1393 (fax)
100 Enterprise Way, #C2
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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Redwood City Public Library
www.projectread-redwoodcty.org |
Project Read Computer
Literacy Lab
Target: teens and adults
- Internet access
- Computer lab
- Computer training
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endayak@pls.lib.ca.us
415-780-7077
415-780-7004 (fax)
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063 |
Sacred Heart Community Service
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Target: low income; non-English speakers |
fiercemiri@aol.com
408-283-5800
1381 South 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95110
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San Jose Grail Development Corporation
www.sjgdc.org
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Community Technology Center |
408-347-7892
2003 E. San Antonio Street
San Jose, CA 95116 |
| San Jose Public Libraries |
Target: children, teens, adults and seniors
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408-277-4826
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SeniorNet Learning Center
www.snlcsj.org
For nationwide listing see www.snlcsj.org
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Willows Senior Center
Target: seniors (50+)
- Computer literacy classes
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sanjose1@aol.com
408-448-6400
2175 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
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SeniorNet Learning Center
www.snlcsj.org |
San Mateo Senior Center
Target: seniors (50+)
- Computer literacy classes
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408-268-1133
Almaden Community Center and Senior Program
6445 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA. 95120 |
SeniorNet Learning Center
www.snlcsj.org |
San Mateo Senior Center
Target: seniors (50+)
- Computer literacy classes
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650-522-7490
403 South Cypress Avenue
San Jose, CA. 95125 |
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Neighborhood Networks
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Organization/Program
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Contact Information
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| Arastradero Park Computer Learning
Center |
650-493-4376
650-493-1643 (fax)
APAC001@aol.com
574 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306 |
| Aster Park |
1059 Reed Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
650-482-5521
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| Cambrian Center |
2360 Samaritan Place
San Jose, CA 95124
408-215-1785
408-377-0478 (fax) |
| Heron Court |
350 Gunter Lane
Redwood City, CA 94065
650-592-2035 |
| Homestead Park |
1601 A Tenaka
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
408-481-9764 |
| Jardines |
c/o Mid-PA Housing Management Corp.
658 Bair Island Road, Suite 300
Redwood City, CA 94063 |
| Monte Vista Terrace |
650-965-1060
650-965-1689 (fax)
1101 Grant Road
Mountain View, CA 94040 |
| San Veron Park/Tyrella Gardens |
807 San Veron Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
650-967-3322 |
| Vivente I |
2400 Enborg Lane
San Jose, CA 95128
408-279-2706 |
Vivente II
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5347 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
408-448-2946
408-448-3936 (fax) |
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Technology Equipment and Support
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Organization
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Programs/Services
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Contact Information
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3rd Street Community Center
http://www.3street.org |
Don Edwards Community Learning Center
- 6-week computer training program
- Computers after graduation
- Tech mentors
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408-292-3858
160 North 3rd Street
San Jose, CA 95112 |
Computer Recycling Center
www.crc.org
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Computers and Education
Target: schools, non-profits
- Recycles computer equipment
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408-327-1800
408-327-1801 (fax)
2971 Mead Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
info@crc.org
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Overfelt Adult Center
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Adult Education Program
Target: adults
- Loans laptops to students
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408-251-2923
408-251-7572 (fax)
1901 Cunningham Avenue
San Jose, CA 95122 |
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Senior Surfers, Inc.
www.seniorsurfers.net
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Target: for seniors by seniors
- Help purchase computers
- Computer training
- Continuing service
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info@SeniorSurfers.com
465 Fairchild Drive, Suite 203
Mountain View, CA 94043
650-962-9200 ext 409
1-800-577-0669
650-962-1377 (fax) |
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