Community Tech Network’s relationship with the I.T. Bookman Community Center highlights some of the many ways in which CTN supports its partner organizations. CTN began working with I.T. Bookman through... read more →
Sunnyvale lies in the heart of Silicon Valley, a globally renowned technology hub. Yet there exists a major digital divide within the community, with many residents offline. Hoping to bridge... read more →
“CTN is not only bringing communities together, but it’s bringing families together as well.” — Mary Lockhart, Resident Service Coordinator for Senior Housing at Burbank Housing CTN’s Partnership with Burbank... read more →
For older adults, the internet provides a pathway to connection, convenience, and engaging with the world beyond immediate physical surroundings. Technology offers all sorts of possibilities for engagement and activity.... read more →
“There is a common misconception that since Sunnyvale is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we don't have residents in need,” says Angela Chan, youth and family resources manager... read more →
In 2019, CTN received a grant from Metta Fund to provide digital skills training and tablets to monolingual seniors in San Francisco’s Sunset District. This new program, called Sunset Tech... read more →
Learning tech skills can be difficult for any newcomer, but its challenges are exacerbated for those who lack stability. Imagine, for example, trying to access accounts without a long-term phone... read more →
Photo: San Francisco's Downtown Senior Center team San Francisco’s Downtown Senior Center serves as a hub for activities and social connections for countless older adults. For nearly a decade, the... read more →
Photo: A screenshot from one of CTN Instructor Paolo Banzon's virtual classes With the pandemic shifting the focus of most employment to the virtual space, it has become imperative for... read more →
As the pandemic prompted many nonprofits to transition their programming to online formats, it became a challenge to connect with clients who did not have the skills or resources to... read more →