For over 13 years, CTN’s mission has been to transform lives through digital literacy. We believe that access to the internet is a human right and that those without the... read more →
Volunteer digital coach Ji Shi moved to the U.S. from China to study computer science. After graduating last year, Ji was unable to return to her native country due to... read more →
“CTN is one of those wonderful organizations that strengthen our community,” says board member Eric Beattie. “I was just really impressed with the operations and how you can leverage funding... read more →
“This is the time that we need to push to volunteer, to help people, to build community,” says volunteer digital coach Illya Kulinych. “You might spend just 10 minutes helping... read more →
Photo: July 2007, Kami Griffiths holds up a USB drive while teaching a digital skills class at the Hayes Valley Learning Center in San Francisco. “If you’re interested in starting... read more →
“It’s not about the computer. That is an aspect of the work, but it is mostly about teaching, communication, and meeting people where they are,” says Jared Boddum, one of... read more →
“Do good for others, and it may come back in unexpected ways.” This cliche proved true for volunteer digital coach Lauren Woolley. Throughout their Home Connect sessions, Lauren and her... read more →
"My learner is interested in my success, and I'm interested in her success," says volunteer digital coach Ariana Chen. "I love how passionate the older adults are to learn, grow,... read more →
Community Tech Network is, above all, a community. It is a web of people — each with their own unique skills and perspectives — making a collaborative effort to transform... read more →
"My learner and I have built a grandmother-granddaughter relationship," says volunteer Joyce Banks. "I treat her like my grandmother, and she treats me like a granddaughter. We spend a lot... read more →