Community Tech Network meets and helps people in the communities where they live.
By connecting communities to resources and education, we make a profound and measurable difference in people’s lives. Facts and figures quantify the digital divide, but real stories from real people illustrate its impacts. Explore how our volunteers, learners, partners, and funders are striving for a more digitally inclusive world.
Funder Spotlight: CTA Foundation
Today we are excited to highlight the CTA Foundation, one of CTN’s longtime funding partners. Affiliated with the Consumer Technology... read more →
December 7, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Hanyang Xu
“Every time I start working with the older adults, I feel like I'm shortening the gap between our generation and... read more →
December 2, 2021
Invest in Connection!
For a moment, imagine being a senior who has limited to no prior experience using technology. Maybe you’ve used a... read more →
November 30, 2021
Partner Spotlight: Family Caregiver Alliance
As the pandemic prompted many nonprofits to transition their programming to online formats, it became a challenge to connect with... read more →
November 23, 2021
Learner Spotlight: John Thompson
One of the great pleasures of working with older adults is that they always have a tale to tell —... read more →
November 18, 2021
November 2021 Network News
2020 ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE! We are excited to share our 2020 Annual Report — now live on our... read more →
November 18, 2021
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September 16, 2021
Home Connect
This video is an overview of Home Connect, a program by Community Tech Network that provides tablets, internet and... read more →
July 30, 2021
Community Tech Network 5 Staff Speakers for the Dignity Fund
Kami Griffiths - Executive Director, Co- Founder of Community Tech Network Stephen Minor- Senior Program Manager Sabrina Tam -... read more →
June 29, 2021
PSA – Home Connect
During the COVID-19 crisis, seniors need to stay sheltered in place in order to stay safe, but in doing... read more →
April 25, 2020
You Never Stop Learning – Helping Seniors Across the Digital Divide
CTN volunteers give San Francisco seniors access to computers/devices and basic digital skills training so they can learn to... read more →
July 1, 2019
Bridging The Digital Divide – Helping Those Left Behind By The Tech Revolution
Meet Ira and Richard, two residents in Episcopal Community Services supportive housing left behind in the technology revolution. Follow... read more →
May 10, 2018
November 2021 Network News
2020 ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE! We are excited to share our 2020 Annual Report — now live on our... read more →
November 18, 2021
October 2021 Network News
CTN CELEBRATES ANOTHER DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK! Every year, Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) raises awareness of solutions addressing home internet access,... read more →
October 21, 2021
September 2021 Network News
INCREASING DIGITAL INCLUSION WITH AT&T AND METTA FUND With fall in full swing, CTN is staying busy with... read more →
September 23, 2021
August 2021 Network News
COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERS TO MEET UNIQUE NEEDS “I am confident that our partnership with Community Tech Network will... read more →
August 1, 2021
July 2021 Network News
CTN IS CONNECTING SENIORS IN CENTRAL TEXAS Did you know that only 55.3 percent of Texans age 65... read more →
July 1, 2021
June 2021 Network News
CELEBRATING CEI IPAD TRAINING GRADUATES As a part of our partnership with the Center for Elders Independence (CEI),... read more →
June 1, 2021
3G networks are shutting down next year. Here’s what you should know.
Kami Griffiths has a perfectly fine phone. It’s your standard Samsung Galaxy smartphone with all the important apps, a... read more →
September 30, 2021
Including Seniors in a Digital World
In 2021, a quarter of Americans aged 65 and older are not using the internet. Beyond access to broadband and... read more →
September 24, 2021
Charter Awards $1 Million in 2021 Spectrum Digital Education Grants to 49 Nonprofits Supporting Broadband Literacy
STAMFORD, Conn. – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the recipients of its 2021 Spectrum Digital Education grants, awarding a total... read more →
September 10, 2021
“Senior Connect” program launches to provide digital literacy and equity for older adults in Central Texas
Austin, TX – Nearly 45% of Texans over the age of 65 lack home broadband internet. Access to the internet has... read more →
July 16, 2021
Never too late: Pandemic propels older shoppers online
NEW YORK (AP) — In November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn’t left her New Jersey... read more →
February 24, 2021
Programs Can Help Older Adults Get or Upgrade Computers, Internet Access
Beverly Black's pre-pandemic life was busy, including work as a childcare provider three days a week until the March... read more →
February 9, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Hanyang Xu
“Every time I start working with the older adults, I feel like I'm shortening the gap between our generation and... read more →
December 2, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Serena Pang
“Learning anything takes a lot of courage,” reflects volunteer digital coach Serena Pang. “I think the seniors are really brave... read more →
October 26, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Phil Tse
“There's tons of information available out there,” reflects volunteer digital coach Phil Tse. “It is so useful, but without internet... read more →
September 21, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Jasper Hua
“If you enjoy helping people but your schedule demands a lot of time, CTN is quite flexible. Whatever your schedule... read more →
August 19, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Derek Slater
Derek Slater wants to create a more open, secure, and inclusive world through access to information. He currently serves as... read more →
July 13, 2021
CTN’s Volunteers Build Community Through Connection
For over 13 years, CTN’s mission has been to transform lives through digital literacy. We believe that access to the... read more →
June 3, 2021
Learner Spotlight: John Thompson
One of the great pleasures of working with older adults is that they always have a tale to tell —... read more →
November 18, 2021
Learner Spotlight: Anna Chou
"This is just a marvelous program; that's all I can say. It is so helpful and just super!" says Home... read more →
November 2, 2021
Learner Spotlight: Mr. Huang Dongpo
Recently, one of our Central Texas learners, Mr. Huang Dongpo, sent a letter of gratitude to his bilingual digital literacy... read more →
October 18, 2021
Learning Tech and Conquering Language Barriers
For those who did not grow up using technology, it can be frustrating to try to navigate devices and use... read more →
October 11, 2021
From Learner to Trainer: Karen’s Senior Connect Success
Senior Connect learner Karen Riley-Maiden has spent her life helping others in the human services sector. After retiring from her... read more →
September 27, 2021
Learner Spotlight: Leonard Cruz
“I would say technology is the thing of the future, but the future is here today,” says Home Connect learner... read more →
September 16, 2021
Partner Spotlight: Family Caregiver Alliance
As the pandemic prompted many nonprofits to transition their programming to online formats, it became a challenge to connect with... read more →
November 23, 2021
Senior Connect Update
Last spring, we officially launched our Texas-based program Senior Connect — a collaboration between Senior Access, AGE of Central Texas, and... read more →
October 18, 2021
Teaching Tech Skills with Hamilton Families
Back in April, CTN began a partnership with Hamilton Families to provide digital literacy training to over 200 adult clients.... read more →
October 7, 2021
Distributing Devices with Sourcewise
In April, CTN began partnering with Sourcewise to provide over 400 seniors with Google Home speakers. This technology allows users... read more →
September 30, 2021
Digital Skills Training at Mosaica Family Apartments
Photo: The Mosaica Family Apartments, located in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood. CTN is excited to begin a new partnership with... read more →
September 13, 2021
Navigating In-Person Training with CEI
A valued partner of CTN, the Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is a community-based organization that helps at-risk seniors live... read more →
August 23, 2021
Funder Spotlight: CTA Foundation
Today we are excited to highlight the CTA Foundation, one of CTN’s longtime funding partners. Affiliated with the Consumer Technology... read more →
December 7, 2021
AT&T Supports Digital Parents Program
“AT&T believes that digital literacy is hugely important and more important every day,” says Cammy Blackstone, external affairs director at... read more →
September 7, 2021
Increasing Social Connection with Metta Fund
“There's sort of this invisible population that, due to some of the structures that we've built — and internalized ageism... read more →
August 27, 2021
Funder Spotlight: Ken Jackson
When Ken Jackson retired from his more than 30-year career with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, his life was... read more →
August 17, 2021
13 Years of CTN: Our Partners and Sponsors
From CTN's inception, our mission has been to unite organizations and volunteers to transform lives through digital literacy. This mission has... read more →
March 4, 2021
Invest in Connection!
For a moment, imagine being a senior who has limited to no prior experience using technology. Maybe you’ve used a... read more →
November 30, 2021
Our 2020 Annual Report Is Available!
We are excited to share our 2020 Annual Report — now live on our site! In it, you’ll find stories... read more →
November 5, 2021
Device Shortage Impacts Digital Divide
According to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, digital inclusion refers to the “activities necessary to ensure that all individuals and... read more →
November 4, 2021
CTN Celebrates Digital Inclusion Week 2021!
Every year, Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) raises awareness of solutions addressing home internet access, personal devices, local technology training, and... read more →
October 5, 2021
CTN Wins National Award for Digital Equity Project
Community Tech Network is excited to be awarded the COVID-19 Response Digital Equity Project of the Year for Senior Support... read more →
September 21, 2021
Volunteering Benefits Ourselves and Others
Photo: CTN Instructor Sabrina Tam helps an older adult learner with his tablet. Some days, the news cycle and its... read more →
September 3, 2021