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.
Bridging the Digital Divide for San Francisco’s Chinese Community – March 2023
For non-English-speaking individuals living in the United States, accessing resources can be difficult. Community Tech Network offers its services... read more →
March 17, 2023
Providing Remote Digital Literacy to Homebound and Rural Individuals with Vivalon
Vivalon is the largest nonprofit serving older adults in Marin county, California. It offers older adults free rides and meals,... read more →
March 16, 2023
Bringing Digital Literacy to Non-English Speakers
“Individuals from marginalized communities that do not speak English as their primary language have to overcome two barriers — the... read more →
March 14, 2023
Connections, Health, Aging, and Technology (CHAT): Learner Satisfaction Surveys
In 2022, CTN was selected as one of three organizations to provide digital literacy as part of the California Department... read more →
March 13, 2023
One to Watch: Jenny Rubio, an Up-and-Coming Leader in Digital Equity
Jenny Rubio is a promising new powerhouse in the field of digital equity. A recent graduate of the University of... read more →
March 10, 2023
The Gender Digital Divide
When you think about women’s* rights, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably not women’s access to technology.... read more →
March 8, 2023
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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
Bridging the Digital Divide for San Francisco’s Chinese Community – March 2023
For non-English-speaking individuals living in the United States, accessing resources can be difficult. Community Tech Network offers its services... read more →
March 17, 2023
Why Smartphones Are Not Enough to Bridge the Digital Divide – Feb 2023
Just two months into 2023, Community Tech Network has been able to start the year strong. We are building... read more →
February 16, 2023
Thank You for All Your Support in 2022! – Jan 2023
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT IN 2022! We hope you had a wonderful New Year! As we... read more →
January 18, 2023
CTN’s Bilingual Digital Skills Courses, a Free Cookbook, and More! – Dec 2022
CTN’S BILINGUAL DIGITAL SKILLS COURSES, A FREE COOKBOOK, AND MORE! Happy holidays from CTN! As a thank-you from... read more →
December 19, 2022
Championing Digital Equity – Nov 2022
Championing Digital Equity Don’t forget that Community Tech Network’s Fall Fundraiser has started! As part of this campaign,... read more →
November 17, 2022
Help Us Build a Bridge to Digital Equity! – Oct 2022
Help Us Build a Bridge to Digital Equity! Over the years, awareness has grown about CTN and our... read more →
October 13, 2022
Telecom Giants Say They Want to Help Close the Digital Divide. Here’s What They Have in Mind
Big internet service providers have committed billions of dollars to the cause of closing the digital divide in recent... read more →
September 21, 2022
Digital Navigators Will Guide Less Experienced Users to Telehealth
After access to broadband is secured, it’s time to tackle obsolete personal devices and outdated software. Helping you navigate... read more →
July 1, 2022
How Can States Plan for the Long Game of Digital Equity?
With billions of broadband infrastructure dollars at stake, states have to ensure that digital equity programs are sustainable long... read more →
June 15, 2022
Digital Inclusion Training Programs Increasing Nationwide
As government and other groups that work directly with communities across the country increasingly prioritize digital equity, programs to... read more →
April 8, 2022
Digital Inclusion for Seniors Changes Amid Pandemic
While seniors have long been a population on the wrong side of the digital divide, the evolution of tech... read more →
March 23, 2022
Twitter Donates $50,000 to Community Tech Network
Empowering Communities with Digital Literacy San Francisco, CA – February 4, 2022 Access to the internet is a critical quality... read more →
February 4, 2022
Superstar CTN Volunteer Hosts Webinar to Teach Older Adults How to Use WhatsApp
Kristy Ng, a recent graduate of the University of San Francisco with a degree in business administration in management, first... read more →
February 8, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan Huang
Several years ago, Ryan Huang began volunteering as a bilingual digital coach for CTN’s Home Connect program after learning about... read more →
July 19, 2022
Third-Year College Student Ivy Discusses the Joys of Volunteering with CTN
During the pandemic, Ivy Au, a third-year neurobiology student at UC San Diego, decided to volunteer with Community Tech Network.... read more →
May 26, 2022
Creating Inclusive Technology with Volunteer Mary Grace Reich
“With CTN, it’s really nice to be able to work towards technology having a positive impact on the day-to-day lives... read more →
March 31, 2022
Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Fellows
A native of the UK, Jack Fellows originally moved to California to complete his MBA in data analytics. While finishing... read more →
February 22, 2022
Making Connections with Volunteer Jim Hu
“During the pandemic, I hadn’t gotten the chance to talk to many new people,” reflects CTN volunteer Jim Hu. “Once... read more →
February 15, 2022
Formerly Incarcerated Man Learns Digital Skills with Community Tech Network
Charles Hale speaks from firsthand experience when he says, “Society revolves around computers nowadays.” Charles was incarcerated for 48 years.... read more →
October 25, 2022
Texas Blues Legend Acquires Digital Literacy with Community Tech Network
Matthew Robinson, a 74-year-old from East Austin, Texas, is a living blues legend. He has been playing blues music for... read more →
October 20, 2022
Xiurong Li: Gaining Confidence & Self-Sufficiency through Digital Literacy
Xiurong Li learned digital skills by participating in Community Tech Network’s Home Connect program and says the program has positively... read more →
October 6, 2022
Chinese Immigrant Learns English Online After Digital Skills Classes with Community Tech Network
Qing Li Yang is from Taishan, China. As an older adult and immigrant, Qing Li has faced many language and... read more →
September 29, 2022
Learning Digital Skills with CTN to Better Serve Her Community: Theresa Wallace’s Story
Theresa Wallace decided to learn digital skills with Community Tech Network (CTN) in order “to more efficiently and effectively serve... read more →
September 9, 2022
How Digital Literacy Helped Shameka’s Parenting and Career
Thirty-five-year-old Shameka heard about Community Tech Network through our partner, Compass Family Services, which supports homeless and at-risk families and... read more →
June 28, 2022
Providing Remote Digital Literacy to Homebound and Rural Individuals with Vivalon
Vivalon is the largest nonprofit serving older adults in Marin county, California. It offers older adults free rides and meals,... read more →
March 16, 2023
CTN Offers Digital Literacy Classes, Provides Free Devices to Chinese-Speaking Learners at GLIDE Foundation
As part of our work with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Community Tech Network recently offered its... read more →
February 21, 2023
CTN Expands Partnership with EAH Housing, Begins Offering Digital Skills Training in Marin and Napa Counties
Earlier this year, Community Tech Network began offering digital skills training to residents of EAH Housing, an affordable housing nonprofit,... read more →
December 14, 2022
Adapting Digital Literacy Programming to Meet Learners’ Needs: CTN’s Work with HumanGood Piedmont Gardens
In 2021, Community Tech Network partnered with HumanGood Piedmont Gardens, a housing community for older adults in Oakland, California. Our... read more →
November 23, 2022
The Success of Remote Digital Skills Training: Senior Connect
“It was such a gift to have Community Tech Network come into our lives during the pandemic.” — Suzanne Anderson,... read more →
November 18, 2022
Helping Recently Homeless Individuals Overcome the Digital Divide with HomeRise
Community Tech Network is thrilled to assist clients from HomeRise, a San Francisco nonprofit that provides housing and other resources... read more →
October 12, 2022
CTN Receives Grant from Google Fiber to Launch Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Specialist Training
Community Tech Network is thrilled to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from Google Fiber to support us... read more →
December 16, 2022
Okta Donates $75,000 to Community Tech Network in Lieu of Conference Swag
Last month, Okta hosted its Oktane2022, a major three-day event featuring world-class speakers such as Serena Williams and Magic Johnson.... read more →
December 12, 2022
Funder Spotlight: Okta for Good
According to Keenan Harrell, Okta for Good’s Community Impact Program manager, promoting digital inclusion is a key to building an... read more →
August 23, 2022
Promoting Health Equity in Rural Texas with St. David’s Foundation
St. David’s Foundation is one of the largest healthcare foundations in the United States, investing over $80 million each year.... read more →
April 12, 2022
Teaming Up with Twitter for an Inclusive Internet
“CTN fills the gap between a product like Twitter and the people who we want to enjoy and use it,”... read more →
February 24, 2022
Expanding Digital Inclusion with the City of Austin
“We feel CTN is a thought leader in the digital inclusion space. There are not a lot of organizations that... read more →
February 14, 2022
The Gender Digital Divide
When you think about women’s* rights, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably not women’s access to technology.... read more →
March 8, 2023
Digital Equity for Black Americans: A Racial Justice Issue
February is Black History Month. One key topic is often left out of discussions about racial justice: the digital divide.... read more →
February 6, 2023
Why Is the Internet More Expensive in the USA than in Other Countries?
In Argentina, data plans for cell phones are available for as little as $4.00 USD per month. How is this... read more →
February 2, 2023
What Is Digital Redlining and How Does It Perpetuate Poverty?
January is Poverty Awareness Month. At Community Tech Network, we believe that when discussing poverty, one must also address digital... read more →
January 26, 2023
Digital Mythbusting: Why Smartphones Are Not Enough to Bridge the Digital Divide
Myth: Smartphones are enough to bridge the digital divide. Imagine that you’re a high school student writing a 10-page essay... read more →
January 26, 2023
Wilma’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Success Story
Like many older adults and retirees, Wilma Chan found it difficult to connect to the internet. She had limited experience... read more →
April 19, 2022