THE TECH FOR ALL MISSION

Tech for All makes available to individuals in the community the means to become skilled and competent in computer use; to gather donations, collect and recondition used equipment, identify qualified recipients and place the appropriate equipment with them solely for their use
and at no charge.

Tech for All is OPEN EVERY Friday 9-3 and Saturday 8-noon.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Check back later for more information on How to:

  • Register for a Class
  • Arrange for Training
  • Donate Equipment
  Tech For All
1709 South Acoma
Denver, CO 80223
303-777-7771, ext 114
denvertechforall.org

 

  ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

In 1999 Rose Keating started taking in older computers and rebuilding them to be used by children. These computers were from individuals and businesses that were upgrading their hardware. The children were Junior High School age and did not have a computer.

Over the years Tech for All has been offered impressive hardware but the donors needed a tax write-off, so those opportunities were missed. In 2003 we began the process to become a 501-C3. 2004 was our first full year as a Not for Profit Foundation.
 
IN the year
 Tech for All placed

1999

  

7 computers

2000

  

29 computers
2001
   28 computers
2002
   39 computers
2003
   82 computers
2004
   80 computers
2005
   271 computers
2006
   300 computers
2007
   400 computers
2008
   107 computers as of 3/10
Total to date
  

1343
When the computers arrive at Tech for All they range from OK to just parts. Usually a rebuild consists of a blow out, reseating boards, and clearing the hard drive of personal information. Sometimes it takes two or three computers to make one working device. This process takes 2-6 hours.

The cost of doing this is minimal. The only things that are purchased are operating systems, mouse, keyboard, and DVD/CDRW as these are usually worn out or not part of the given equipment. Cash outlay is $10-$125 per machine. Rose Keating has been taking that money out of her personal funds. We also incur Recycling fees when we have to "junk" equipment.

Over the past several years the libraries, in the Denver area, have asked Rose Keating to give presentations about technology. These classes are very popular. The libraries have a free speaker and the public has a safe resource. The attendees of these classes have given Rose many used PCs for her kids.

Seniors Online instigator, Linda Metcalf,
with the Whitakers
Seniors Online
Introductory class developed for the mature beginner Internet user consist of three 1½-hour sessions.

Docent Jean Cramer
1997
   3 Classes   39 Graduates
1998
   8 Classes   108 Graduates
1999
   8 Classes   97 Graduates
2000
   8 Classes   112 Graduates
2001
   8 Classes   114 Graduates
2002
   8 Classes   121 Graduates
2003
   7 Classes   82 Graduates
2004
   7 Classes   84 Graduates
2005
   5 Classes   59 Graduates
2006
   5 Classes   53 Graduates
2007
   5 Classes   57 Graduates
 
2008
   2 Classes   23 Graduates (Mar 08)
Total to Date
   66 Classes   949 Graduates

Advanced Seniors Online
Takes the graduates of the Introductory class to the next level. The big new favorite at Ross-University Hills Library.
         
2004
   3 Classes   45 Graduates
2005
   3 Classes   38 Graduates
2006
   3 Classes   42 Graduate
2007
   3 Classes   35 Graduates
2008
   1 Classes   in progress (Mar 08)
Docent Daina Kalnins with Nancy
Total to Date
   13 Classes   160 Graduates
           

How to Buy a Computer
Two hour class that explains the must know aspects of purchasing an expensive device for the home user.
1999
   8 Classes   276 Attendees
2000
   14 Classes   322 Attendees
2001
   13 Classes   307 Attendees
2002
   14 Classes   368 Attendees
2003
   5 Classes   118 Attendees
2004
   4 Classes   116 Attendees
2005
   2 Classes   72 Attendees
2006
   2 Classes   91 Attendees
2007
   2 Classes   71 Attendees
2008
   1 Class   51 Attendees
Total to Date
   61 Classes   1676 Graduates

I Have a Computer! - What Can I Do??
Two-hour 'show-and-tell' that helps the beginning home computer user see what needs to be learned to make the computer work.
2000
   13 Classes   157 Attendees

Docent George Dolmas "cleans"
computers at Tech for All
2001
   12 Classes   203 Attendees
2002
   5 Classes   94 Attendees
2003
   5 Classes   126 Attendees
2004
   4 Classes   112 Attendees
2005
   1 Class   53 Attendees
2006
   1 Class   61 Attendees
2007
   1 Class   58 Attendees
         
Total to Date
   41 Classes   864 Graduates
         
Mark Hope at
©2004-2008 Tech For All
   All rights Reserved.
Special Angel - Brenda Crain
   Tech for All logo by Marty Lambuth
Website design by Daina Kalnins
   Office Space provided by Tom & David Gamel
Special Thanks for the Move - Steve Savageau
Guardian Angels --- Sharon, Val & Sandy