Connecting people to a world of opportunity
Tech Goes Home empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Simply put, we bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs and manage finances, and seniors can connect with loved ones.
Our Programs
Tech Goes Home has programs for families, adults, entrepreneurs, seniors, and more. Click below to learn more about our programs and see upcoming courses.
School & Community
Involves 15 hours of digital skills training conducted by a TGH trained staff member from the community organization or school in which the course is run. Upon completion of TGH, participants have the option of purchasing a new computer for $50 and we help them sign up for low-cost Internet access.
Small Business
Local micro entrepreneurs gain digital tools to strengthen their businesses and, in turn, the local economy. The curriculum focuses on leveraging city resources, managing finances, developing an effective web presence, accepting credit card payments, and more. Upon program completion, participants can purchase a new device for $50.
Early Childhood
Young children and their caregivers learn to use mobile apps for early language, literacy, and STEAM skill-building. Families practice early learning strategies and discuss challenges and opportunities in parenting with technology. At the end of the 15 hour course each family can get a new iPad loaded with educational apps, all for $50.
About Tech Goes Home
Who We Are
Tech Goes Home (TGH), founded in 2000, is a national award-winning nonprofit empowering communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. TGH prioritizes low-income and underserved populations, including people from challenged neighborhoods, those without technology at home, the unemployed and underemployed, people who do not speak English, and individuals with disabilities.
Access to technology is something many take for granted. However, there is a great inequity between those who can afford this access and those who cannot. Tech Goes Home is closing this gap here in Boston and beyond by providing training and low-cost computers to our residents most-in-need. I’m proud that Tech Goes Home is helping our city lead the way toward a goal of making technology useable and available for all our residents.
- Mayor Martin J. Walsh
Mayor Martin J. Walsh
City of Boston
Our Impact
TGH has graduated more than 30,000 people at more than 300 schools and community sites and has distributed more than 20,000 new computers.
98%
of participants report that they learned skills that can help improve their lives
84%
of adult learners have used skills learned in TGH for job searching and/or at their current job one year after completing the program
93%
of students use their TGH device multiple times a week for learning activities one year after completing the program
Generosity makes it all possible
Tech Goes Home is the success it is because of our generous investors and dedicated partners. Our lead philanthropic donors include BNY Mellon, Capital One, City of Boston, Cummings Foundation, and Kraft Family Foundation. Check out the other individuals and groups who are supporting TGH today, and see how you can become an investor or host a TGH course.
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Take a Look
Listen to what TGH participants and leaders have to say about the program, and how it has benefitted their lives and the lives of many.
Mircha
"The best part is having more time with my son. He is teaching me more than I expected, we are doing homework together."
Monica
"He's always able to show me something new I didn't know. This was a great opportunity for [Tequan] to do that."
Lynette
"The class bonded. If one person didn't know how to do something, we did a sharing experience... It's empowered me."
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CONTACT US
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