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2003 Technology Matching Fund Projects

Mind the Gap Project
Kawabe Memorial House

Grant Award: $10,000

Using a wireless connection and a volunteer internal wiring team, this community technology project will extend training and free Internet service to low-income seniors in Hilltop House and Kawabe Memorial House, two HUD-financed housing communities. The resident-led pilot project brings high speed Internet to the computer training labs and individual apartments.

Jack Straw Productions

Grant Award: $10,000

Blind and visually impaired youth and adults will be provided with a digital recording and editing workstation. The grant will enable Jack Straw staff to teach classes and offer individual blind community members the ability to record and edit their own radio programs and audio projects without the assistance of a sighted engineer. The Project partners with Arts & Visually Impaired Audiences to provide training to youth.

Computing for Empowerment
Washington CASH

Grant Award: $7,500

Washington CASH will build on their Business Technology Training Program serving low-income business owners. City support will enable Washington Cash to offer more goal-oriented business technology courses, individual technical assistance, and increased computer access in addition to their basic business technology series.

Computer Literacy Program
Ethiopian Community Mutual Association

Grant Award: $7,500

This grant will enable program support and purchase of software to provide after-school tutoring and academic enrichment for children in K-12. The objective of this program is to help create an educated and responsible generation by tutoring low income families. The project will work with parents and will also support an Amharic language class by means of computer aided education.

Sant Point Community Technology Center
Low Income Housing Institute

Grant Award: $7,500

The LIHI Sand Point grant will enhance program outreach to Sand Point residents and the surrounding neighborhood. Provide training and access to 100 new individuals at the Sand Point CTC. Training includes computer basics, Microsoft Office Specialist certification, web design and other software applications. The grant will also enable outreach to enlarge the LIHI ctc stable volunteer pool.

Techmobile
Boys & Girls Club of King County

Grant Award: $7,500

City support will enable the Techmobile project to offer 400 youths(8-18) the opportunity to increase media literacy and develop their own video/media productions, including community related media service announcements. City funds will be used to buy new equipment & software and provide development support.

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