SCN: Re: community technology labs

[Doug Schuler]

> dear computer activists,
> 
> i have been an SCN member.  now i am realizing that your people might
> want to be aware of a project that i am working on.  in addition, i am
> wondering if you might be able to give me some information. 
> 
> i was just hired by Intergenerational Innovations.  it is a nonprofit
> organization based in seattle.  the mission of the organization is to
> get elders and youngsters working together in community service.  the
> latest project, of which i am supervisor, is to establish and support
> community technology labs in neighborhoods lacking access to such.  we
> have two sites we are working on in hilltop and have 3 sites in rural
> kent.  our funding is a federal grant, "digital divide' monies.  these
> monies were obtained by the washington service core, the WA state branch
> of americorp.  we will be using americorp wokers, which will provide
> good training and experience for the workers, and promote a community
> service ethic.  we will have americorp members doing community
> development, teaching people how to use technology, and teaching people
> how to teach others to use technology.  in addition, we will be
> refurbishing computers and distributing them.  this will be in
> affiliation with Wilderness Technology Alliance, Lou August. 
> 
> so, you can see why i am excited about this project!  who knows where it
> will lead, how many lives and communities will be empowered by these
> efforts. 
> 
> my immediate need is to recruit americorp members for my team.  and the
> grant cycle has left us in a bit of a bind.  so i am working VERY hard
> in the next week to place 12 more members.  i am especially interested
> in recruiting from the kent and bellevue areas.  the tacoma sites have
> had a great response already. 
> 
> i am thinking you might know like minded individuals.  or advise me on
> what is the best way to get project information out?  are ALL your
> members living in seattle?
> 
> americorp offers a small stipend ($800 per month) but also child care,
> and health insurance. community service, training, and experience must
> be valued by the members. 
> 
> well, i know this is a long letter, and i truly appreciate any
> assistance you can give me. 
> 
> thanks!
> 
> kelly phanco
> project supervisor
> intergenerational innovations
> well, i know this is a long letter, and i truly appreciate any assistance you can give me.  
> 
> 

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