Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. DONATE 6 EASY WAYS TO Join the fight for digital equity! TGH relies on the support of its investors and donors. Whether donating online, by mail, or giving stock, TGH makes it easy to have a lasting impact. Have questions or looking for more information? Please contact darcy@techgoeshome.org . Credit Card Donate quickly and easily to TGH Donate Now DAF Direct Donate quickly and easily to TGH through DAF Direct Donate Now Donate by Mail Donate by mail by making checks payable to Tech Goes Home at 131 Dartmouth St, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 Venmo Donate via Venmo @TechGoesHome Corporate Matching If your company matches charitable gifts you can use the following info to donate. Tech Goes Home EIN #20-8629591 Donate Stock Interested in donating stock? Email dahlia@techgoeshome.org.

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. NEWSROOM For press inquiries, please contact press@techgoeshome.org . Tech Goes Home in the News Tn The News PRESS RELEASES IN THE NEWS NEWSLETTERS HONORS AND AWARDS Mass Non Profit News: Tech Goes Home receives $150,000 grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to support digital equity Read More Charles Benton Digital Equity Award Digital Equity Opportunity Recognition Honoree Boston Business Journal Community Collaborator Award Fall 2025 Winter 2023-2024 Spring 2023 September 2025: Dahlia Bousaid Cox Named CEO of Tech Goes Home April 2025: Tech Goes Home Receives $150,000 from NETSCOUT to Expand Digital Access Efforts in Boston and Lowell SparkFM: TGH's Marvin Venay & Madison Martin Highlight Latest Expansion of Digital Literacy Programming in State Correction Facilities. February 2025 Bolstering Digital Accessibility in Boston July 2024 Mass Non Profit News: Tech Goes Home receives $150,000 grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to support digital equity Febuary 2024 Boston Business Journal: $150,000 grant to Tech Goes Home from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Febuary 2024 CityLine: Changing lives through digital equity Local nonprofit focuses on outcomes from access and training in technology January 2024 Digital literacy course includes free computers January 2024 Methuen Library Introduces Tech To Students And Community Members January 2024 With new grant, Boston tech nonprofit will bolster workforce development January 2024 CEO of Tech Goes Home Discusses the Importance of Digital Literacy November 2023 Tech Goes Home receives $500K grant from the New England Patriots Foundation November 2023 Guest columnists Frank Robinson and Marvin Venay: Digital divide isn’t just about access September 2023 Boston Globe: The FCC picked two Mass. spots to receive higher internet subsidies. The problem? No one lives there. August 2023 Letter to the editor: "Reaching Digital Equity Requires Greater Integration of Technology..." June 2023 "Tech Goes Home receives $4.5M grant to expand its digital equity outreach" April 2023 "Western Mass. group gets $5.1 million to address ‘digital divide’ in skills, devices and fiber coverage" April 2023 "$14M to address digital divide in Massachusetts" April 2023 Marvin's Letter: "Telehealth is a thing. For real. Now how to make full use of it?" March 2023 Partner Highlight: "MakeIT Haverhill helps narrow the digital divide" March 2023 Dan's Op-Ed: "Digital access remains a problem" March 2023 Uploading a resume is a barrier to employment for some job seekers, even during a labor shortage March 2023 Marvin is Interviewed on "Talk of the Neighborhoods" January 2023 "Viewpoint: Connecting Bostonians to digital inclusion" December 2022 "Highlights of the 2022 MNN Conference" October 2022 "Expanding opportunity for Black communities" October 2022 "Digital inequities extend beyond health care access" September 2022 Load More Charles Benton Digital Equity Award ONEin3 Positive Impact Award BPS Parent University Special Recognition Award BPS and TTTS Community Collaboration Award Digital Equity Opportunity Recognition Honoree Kennedy School Unsexy Policy Award Winner Community Broadband Award Winner MNN Excellence in Partnerships Award Computer World Honors Laureate Verizon Tech Savvy Award Digital Inclusion Leadership Award BPS Service to ELL Families Empowerment Award PTI Solutions Award Winner Quarterly NewsLetter September 2025: Dahlia Bousaid Cox Named CEO of Tech Goes Home April 2025: Tech Goes Home Receives $150,000 from NETSCOUT to Expand Digital Access Efforts in Boston and Lowell January 2025: Tech Goes Home Awarded More Than $4M to Launch Digital Literacy Programming in Massachusetts Correctional Facilities January 2025:Tech Goes Home Partners with Rocket Community Fund to Bring Digital Inclusion Programming to Detroit April 2024: Tech Goes Home Awarded $260,000 Grant From Capital One to Support Digital Inclusion Programming and New Community Fellowship March 2024: Tech Goes Home Launches Groundbreaking Advocacy Community Fellowship Program February 2024: Tech Goes Home Receives $150,000 Grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to Support Digital Equity Programming January 2024: Tech Goes Home Adds 25 New Community Partners January 2024: Tech Goes Home Receives $650,000 from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to Address Community Health Needs December 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives $75,000 from CVS Health Foundation to Support Access to Healthcare Through Digital Skills Training Across Massachusetts December 2023: Tech Goes Home Awarded $100,000 from NETSCOUT to Advance Digital Equity in Roxbury November 2023: Tech Goes Home Holds Annual Meeting and Announces New Strategic Plan October 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Major Grant from the New England Patriots Foundation to Expand Internet Connectivity for Boston Residents October 2023: Tech Goes Home Urges Massachusetts Congressional Delegation to Support Continued Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program June 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Long-Term Grant from Cummings Foundation to Expand Programming Capacity in Suffolk, Middlesex, and Essex Counties May 2023: Tech Goes Home Hires Marwa Alnaal to Lead Advocacy and Organizational Development Work in Worcester April 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Historic Investment to Expand Digital Equity Work Across Massachusetts March 2023: Tech Goes Home Announces Results of Pilot Program Expansion in Essex County March 2023: Tech Goes Home Chief Advocacy Officer Marvin Venay Honored as One of Boston’s Most Influential Men of Color March 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Major Grant from The Devonshire Foundation to Increase Organization Capacity February 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to Help Improve Digital Equity Data and Evaluation December 2022: Tech Goes Home Partners with the Alliance for Digital Equity to Expand Programming into Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties November 2022: Tech Goes Home Receives $500,000 in New Funding in State Economic Development Legislation November 2022: Tech Goes Home Receives New $250,000 Grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to Expand Digital Equity Efforts July 2022: Boston City Council Approves $2 Million Investment in Tech Goes Home Through American Rescue Plan Act Spending Package June 2022: Grant from AT&T Supports Expansion of Tech Goes Home Digital Equity Work in Boston May 2022: ECCF, Tech Goes Home, The Philanthropic Initiative Talk Digital Equity at National Conference March 2022: QBE Foundation Awards Tech Goes Home Grant to Advance Digital Equity Throughout Eastern Massachusetts February 2022: Tech Goes Home Receives $250,000 from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to Expand Digital Equity Across Boston September 2021: Tech Goes Home Announces New Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations in Essex County to Expand Digital Inclusion July 2021: Tech Goes Home Receives Support from Crown Castle to Expand Digital Equity Work in Eastern Massachusetts June 2021: Tech Goes Home and Essex County Community Foundation Partner to Increase Digital Equity in Key Essex County Communities June 2021: Tech Goes Home and Jewish Vocational Service Partner to Provide Workers Across Massachusetts with Digital Tools and Training April 2021: Tech Goes Home: Providing Digital Access in Boston April 2021: Leaders in Technology, Health Join Tech Goes Home Board of Directors March 2021: Tech Goes Home Hires Marvin Venay as Director of Advocacy to Advance Digital Equity in Massachusetts February 2021: Tech Goes Home and SharkNinja Partner to Address Digital Inequity in Greater Boston December 2020: Massachusetts Nonprofit Tech Goes Home and NETSCOUT Team Up to Expand Digital Access in Greater Boston Community December 2020: Tech Goes Home Co-CEO Dan Noyes Recognized as 2020 Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion September 2020: Tech Goes Home Recognized as 2020 DOER Honoree for Work to Advance Digital Inclusion in Greater Boston Honors and Awards Quarterly Newsletters Fall 2022 Summer 2022 Spring 2022 Winter 2022 Fall 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2021 Winter 2020 Fall 2020 Summer 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2023 Winter 2023 Press Releases Winter 2023-2024 Honors an Awards Press Releases

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. Course Logistics Documents Teaching Materials Resources Flyers RESOURCES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE LOGISTICS COURSE LOGISTICS Course Logistics Link to Instructor Orientation Google Slides We will keep these updated. Please refer to these slides and the Instructor Handbook before emailing us with questions. Distance Learning Instructor Checklist DOCUMENTS: FORMS & CERTIFICATES DOCUMENTS: FORMS & CERTIFICATES Documents DL Participant Agreement Form English Spanish Haitian Creole Google Docs Version, view only. To edit, go to File > Make a Copy> and save it to your drive. Family Computer Contract English Customizable DL Certificates for Graduates Vertical 8.5 x 11in Certificate Horizontal 8.5 x 11in Certificate Blank Certificates for Graduates Certificate for Distance Learning Back to Top TEACHING MATERIALS LESSON PLANS Slides You Can Use For Teaching Slides for the first day of class. Using Zoom and the Chromebook. Donated by Mei from BEST Hospitality. Setting up a Zoom Classroom English Tutorial Video Tutorial Guía en Español Webinar: Host online Zoom sessions Zoom Recorded Training Zoom Live Training Zoom provides an easy & reliable service for video, voice, screen & file sharing, and chat. You can use zoom from a web browser or app/application on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, or from telephones and room conferencing systems. You can air pre-record sessions or a live stream (which you can set to record for future use e.g. to provide a shareable link to watch or download). Back to Top Resources RESOURCES RESOURCES Educating over Zoom Teach from Home (English and Spanish ) - Google Best Tools for Distance Learning - Common Sense Media Discovery Education Back to Top FLYERS FLYERS Flyers Customizable Distance Learning Flyers English Spanish Haitian Creole Teaching Materials Back to Top Back to Top

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. HALL OF FAME TGH has the pleasure of working with over 300 instructors each year who deliver our programing at our partner sites around Greater Boston. We value each and every one of them! Get to know some of our dedicated instructors below! Carmen Vega Carmen has trained over 750 TGH Graduates! Carmen is an inspiration. Arriving in Boston, a single mom of four, she immediately sought out opportunities to improve the lives of her family. She learned about TGH when a friend suggested that Carmen go through the TGH training with her daughter, who was in middle school at the time. Carmen was drawn to the program because it allowed her to acquire a computer at a significantly reduced cost that her children could use for homework. Click to Read More... Rashmi Pimprikar is a mom of two. She currently works as Director of C-STEAM Futures, as Program Director for CS and STEAM at Lesley University, and as District Technology Coordinator for Watertown Public Schools. Through her organization, she interacts with the Tech Goes Home program. Before working at Lesley and WPS, Rashmi worked as an electrical engineer with Texas Instruments, taught mathematics and computer science at TechBoston Academy, and worked as Program Director for STEAM and... Click to Read More... Rashmi Vartak Rashmi has trained over 750 TGH Graduates! John Cain John has trained over 550 TGH Graduates! John has been a technology instructor for Tech Goes Home, for over ten years. As a former Human Resources Executive and technology entrepreneur, he is passionate about introducing the 21st century to a diverse community of learners. He decided to go into teaching while he was undergoing chemotherapy. John was introduced to Tech Goes Home through the Boston Public School (BPS) system, while setting up an after school program at the Hyde Park Community Center... Click to Read More... Andrea Blake Andrea has trained over 500 TGH Graduates! Click to Read More... John has been a technology instructor for Tech Goes Home, for over ten years. As a former Human Resources Executive and technology entrepreneur, he is passionate about introducing hihijhjkjhj

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. OUR PARTNERS TGH is the success it is because of our wonderful partners, helping us fight for digital equity. Click here if you are interested in working with us or wish to become a TGH site. City Of Boston Boston abcd Boston Teachers Union Cambridge Public Schools Boston Public Schools Boston Housing Authority Brazilian Worker Center Inc. Catholic Charities Boston Centers for Youth & Families Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Brookline Housing Authority Brookline Housing Authority Chelsea Collaborative Boston Public Library Boston HERC Cambridge Community Television Children's Services of Roxbury City of Chelsea Cambridge Public Library City of Somerville Dorchester Bay EDC Codman Square NDC Community Work Services EMPath Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción International Institute of New England JVS Julie's Family Learning Program La Alianza Hispana Maverick Landing Community Services Mothers for Justice and Equality Neighborhood of Affordable Housing Notre Dame Education Center Boston Project Hope Project Place Revere Public Schools Roca, Inc Rounding the Bases Rounding the Bases The Salvation Army SEIU1199 Training and Upgrading Fund South Boston en Acción Timothy Smith Network WGBH UMass Boston Women's Lunch Place Urban College of Boston WORK Inc. UUUM YMCA

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. ORIENTATION COURSE LINKS CURRICULUM HOW TO VIDEOS RESOURCES DOCUMENTS FLYERS GENERAL RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTORS SCHEDULE & LINKS SCHEDULE & LINKS Course Links Course Application > Complete one application for each cohort. Course Assistant Application > A course assistant is someone who attends your course regularly to assist learners one-on-one. Instructor Post-Training Survey > Complete at the end of each course. Learner enrollment link is included in the email "Starting your TGH Course". Learner post-course survey link is included in the email "Closing your TGH Course". ORIENTATION TGH Links TGH Flickr Account > Please send us your photos so we can add them! TGH Facebook Page > Please like our page and share it with your participants! Back to Top HOW TO VIDEOS HOW TO VIDEOS HOW TO VIDEOS These videos will walk you through TGH Logistics. Please also refer to the Instructor Handbook . Using the Instructor Portal Submitting a Course Application Managing your course & attendance Applying for TGH Sponsored Comcast Internet Essentials Add, change, or cancel a TGH session date Removing a duplicate enrollment Creating a Learner Interest Form for your TGH Class Ordering TGH Devices Back to Top CURRICULUM CURRICULUM LESSON PLANS TGH's Suggested Learning Objectives Lists of learning objectives by age group NOTE: These are ou r general learning objectives. Please feel free to create your own learning objectives based on your organization's mission and the needs of your learners. Courses are meant to be customized b y you! Suggested Course Content for the School & Community Programs Introduce Learners to the Chromebook For distance learning, i ntroduce the platform(s) you are using to teach your course (Zoom, Google Meet, etc). Gmail (required) Make sure they can type and use the mouse Teach Chrome browser and Google Search Select other essential Google apps for work, school, and life that are relevant to your learners. Then, customize your curriculum for YOUR learners, by adding other websites, apps, and online resources that you think are important for YOUR particular learners. Suggested Course Content for the Small Business Program Cover 1-5 in the list above . Include a minimum of 3 hours of Small Business Curriculum on the Small Business Re sources Page Suggested Course Content for the Early Childhood Program Program See details on the Early Childhood Resources Page Back to Top DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS: FORMS & CERTIFICATES DOCUMENTS: FORMS & CERTIFICATES Customizable Certificates for Graduates Vertical 8.5 x 11in Certificate Horizontal 8.5 x 11in Certificate Blank Certificates for Graduates Certificate for Community Program Certificate for Small Business Program Certificate for School Program Certificate for Early Childhood Program Back to Top FLYERS FLYERS FLYERS Customizable TGH Flyers TGH Community Program Flyer TGH Small Business Program Flyer TGH School Program Flyer TGH Early Childhood Program Flyer Customizable TGH Connect & Device Flyers TGH Chromebook Flyer TGH iPad Flyer TGH Connect Flyer TGH Distance Learning Program Flyer Customizable Files in Other Languages Back to Top Participant Agreement Forms for in-person courses. English Spanish Chinese Haitian Creole Arabic Portuguese Family Computer Contract English Haitian Creole Spanish Lesson Plan Templates Lesson Plan 1 Pager Template - This copy is customizable in Google Slides. Lesson Plan 1 Pager Template - This copy is a fillable PDF. Learn More Resources Instructor Handbook Final Project Ideas Learner Interest Form (Spanish Version) - Preview the form. Get your own copy . Learner Interest Form- Preview the form. Get your own copy . Core Competency Lessons Page TGH Example Lesson Structures Lesson Plan Structure Guide - use this with the Detailed or 1 Page Lesson Plan Templates below. Lesson Plan Detailed Template - Blank template. Download it or make a copy and save it to your Drive to edit. Lesson Plan Detailed Sample - Sample of what a first 3-hour session might look like for adults in a Community Program. Course Map Example - An example of w hat was taught over the duration of 12 days Topics List Example - A list of topics gathered from learners during their intake process. Orientation Slide deck Instructor Checklist TGH Instructor & Learner Code of Ethics At Tech Goes Home, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment where all instructors and learners can thrive. Central to this commitment is the establishment of clear standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior for our instructors. As instructors, you play a crucial role in shaping the minds and futures of our learners. Our interactions, decisions, and behaviors have a profound impact not only on their academic success but also on their overall well-being and development as individuals. Therefore, it is imperative that we uphold the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our work. See Instructor Code of Conduct Document Here Instructor Orientation TGH has transitioned to an online and self-paced instructor orientation. The online orientation consists of four main modules: an overview of TGH and its programs, a course management timeline from start to finish, instructor responsibilities, and next steps and resources. We estimate that completing the orientation will take approximately 60-90 minutes. To receive the link for the online orientation, interested instructors must complete the following steps: 1) Submit a TGH Instructor Application. 2) Pass the Northstar Internet Basics Assessment with a score of 85% or higher. 3) Submit a CORI Acknowledgement Form and a pass the background check. When an organization becomes a TGH partner, they will receive a TGH Partnership Approval & Next Step email, including relevant links and instructors. COURSE LINKS RESOURCES

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Top of Page PLACES TO VISIT ENTERTAINMENT PLAY & ENTERTAINMENT La a ou pral jwenn vebinèr kap vini yo enskri pou kòm byen ke anrejistreman nan vebinèr ranpli. Ezite gade epi aprann! PLACES TO VISIT PLACES TO VISIT DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Hangouts & Meet Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Guía en Español Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Back to Top Konnen Chromebook ou an English Guide Sou vebinèr a: Nan vebinè sa a ou pral aprann tout Basics yo nan lè l sèvi avèk Chromebook ou, plis kèk enfòmasyon siplemantè itil. Nou pral kouvri anviwònman yo, opsyon aksè, telechaje apps, ekonomize nan kondwi Google vs òdinatè a difisil kondwi, Asistan Google la, ak lòt bagay tankou navigatè a Chrome, Bookmarks, elatriye. Konsènan fasilitatè a: Wim Wauters te avèk Google pou 8 ane e aktyèlman ap travay kòm yon manadjè fòmasyon Chromebook nan biwo Google UK la. Li responsab pou devlope pwogram fòmasyon Chromebook pou anplwaye revandè atravè glòb la. Li kap pou pi devan pou satisfè tout moun ak pale sou pwodwi pi renmen l '! Konnen Chromebook ou an English Guide Guía en Español Guia em Português Gade vebinè a Sou vebinèr a: Nan vebinè sa a ou pral aprann tout Basics yo nan lè l sèvi avèk Chromebook ou, plis kèk enfòmasyon siplemantè itil. Nou pral kouvri anviwònman yo, opsyon aksè, telechaje apps, ekonomize nan kondwi Google vs òdinatè a difisil kondwi, Asistan Google la, ak lòt bagay tankou navigatè a Chrome, Bookmarks, elatriye. Konsènan fasilitatè a: Wim Wauters te avèk Google pou 8 ane e aktyèlman ap travay kòm yon manadjè fòmasyon Chromebook nan biwo Google UK la. Li responsab pou devlope pwogram fòmasyon Chromebook pou anplwaye revandè atravè glòb la. Li kap pou pi devan pou satisfè tout moun ak pale sou pwodwi pi renmen l '! DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Hangouts & Meet Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen.

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. PARTNERSHIPS We're excited to announce that we have reopened the waiting list for new partner sites to join our TGH courses. While we're currently not accepting new applications, you can still express your interest by joining the waiting list. We'll keep you updated as soon as opportunities become available. PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW Tech Goes Home collaborates with community-based organizations (schools, nonprofits, libraries, etc.) to offer devices, internet access, and digital skills training to the individuals and families most affected by the structural injustices at the root of digital exclusion. TGH employs a train-the-trainer model that prepares and supports trusted instructors at those sites to teach a 15-hour course tailored to their learners, after which graduates earn a new digital device and one year of Internet subscription provided by TGH. STEPS TO BECOMING A TGH PARTNER SITE 2. Meet with Our Team A TGH representative will reach out to you to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have. This meeting will be an opportunity for us to learn more about your organization, for you to learn more about TGH, and for us to collaboratively explore what a potential partnership might look like. 3. Decide to partner Take any time needed to figure out the details of who/when/where/how the TGH program will be implemented at your organization. TGH will request one person to the the TGH Program Supervisor for your site and at least one other person to be the TGH Instructor (See step 4 and 5). 4. Identify one person to be the TGH Program Supervisor at your site. The TGH Program Supervisor must be an employee of your site. This person will be responsible for: Keeping TGH up-to-date on staff changes related to instructors and site leadership Supervising the TGH program, instructors, assistants, and volunteers at your site. Answering inquiries and questions about the TGH program at your site that may be asked by TGH instructors at your site or individuals interested in becoming instructors at your site. TGH will ask the Program Supervisor to step in if TGH has issues with communication, logistics, or compliance with any instructors, assistants, or volunteers from your site. The TGH Program Supervisor will be asked to attend an orientation to learn about the TGH program, its role, and the responsibilities and logistics that TGH requires of the site, instructors, assistants, and volunteers. 5. Identify people who will apply to be the TGH Instructors at your site. Please identify at least one employee from your organization to implement the TGH course. These instructors need not be computer experts but should be comfortable using the internet, particularly tools such as email, Google search, Google Apps, and other basics. Most importantly, they should be welcoming, patient, and passionate about helping people learn life-changing skills! This person will be responsible for: Assisting learners in signing up for Internet service All course logistics (such as tracking attendance and collecting learner feedback) Prepping curriculum and teaching the course 7. Certify your TGH Instructors Once your site partnership is official, you will receive instructions to share with your staff about an instructor application. They must complete a four-step process to be certified as a Tech Goes Home Instructor. Complete an online instructor application Pass a short “Internet Basics” assessment with a score of 85% or higher Attend a 4-hour Instructor Orientation with our team. Complete a background CORI check. 8. Apply to start a course Certified instructors at official partner sites can submit a course application for each cohort they would like to teach. While we can not approve every course that our partners want to teach, we do our best to meet the demand. Once the course is approved, the site may recruit participants and run the course! Program Calendar TGH PROGRAM CALENDAR 6. Complete the official partnership application Once we’ve mutually agreed to move forward, TGH will email you an official partnership application to gather information about the people who will be running the TGH program at your site. This application must be completed by the site executive of your organization (Executive Director, Site Director, and/or Head of School). 1. Fill Out the TGH Partnership Inquiry Form Please complete our Partnership Inquiry Form to be added to our partner waitlist. We will review your information and reach out regarding further steps when capacity allows. Note: Due to current demands, waitlist times can vary from 2-6 months.

Strategic Plan 2020 Mission Tech Goes Home empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Why TGH? Digital exclusion perpetuates poverty. Without the tools, access, and skills to do homework, navigate online job portals, manage finances, communicate with loved ones, and so much more, it has become incredibly difficult to succeed. And considering the stark demographic inequities in the use of technology, digital inclusion has become a social justice issue of our time. 80% of Fortune 500 companies require online job applications, including major employers such as Walmart and CVS (FCC) 84% of the nation’s K-12 teachers report that digital inequities are growing in their classrooms (Pew Research Center, 2017) 44% of adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year don’t have home broadband services and 46% don’t have a computer (Pew Research Center, 2019) Only 46% of seniors with household incomes below $30,000 say they go online (Pew Research Center 2017) Supporting people to get online and use digital health resources can be crucial to achieving local priorities including: physical and mental wellbeing, prevention, self care, shared care and shared decision making, long term condition management, appropriate use of urgent and emergency care (NHS 2019) TGH addresses these inequities by providing free digital skills training, discounted new computers, and help securing home Internet access. We serve people from the ages of 3 to 93, prioritizing those without technology, the un/underemployed, immigrants, and people with disabilities. TGH is focused on tackling the entrenched barriers to technology adoption and Internet access. Our school, community, small business, and early childhood initiatives provide an impactful and cost-effective model to help families and participants gain the skills, hardware, and Internet access needed for lifelong success. History Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home (TGH) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Simply put, TGH helps 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. With the help of 350+ partner schools and community sites, TGH has served 35,000+ people in over 2,400 courses and distributed 22,500+ new computers over its tenure. In the past four years, TGH has experienced massive growth, from serving 3,000 people in 2016 to 5,500 in 2019. In 2019 alone, TGH ran 396 courses at nearly 200 community partner sites throughout Greater Boston. 75% of TGH learners had household incomes under $35,000 per year. Nearly half of adult learners were immigrants and 85% were people of color. Program Model The TGH model tackles digital exclusion by providing 15 hours of skills training, a new computer to course graduates for $50, and help finding and securing low-cost, high-quality Internet. Each course is uniquely offered by community leaders, trained by TGH, who come from the communities they serve--as early education or school teachers, community case workers or workforce development coaches, and many other grassroots roles. TGH serves people of all ages: TGH School serves school-age students and their caregivers, TGH Early Childhood serves children 3-6 and their caregivers, TGH Community serves adults and seniors, and TGH Small Business serves micro-entrepreneurs. Board and Staff The TGH Board consists of 13 supporters (38% women, 31% POC) who bring a balanced perspective to leadership decisions. TGH has 8 full-time staff members (72% women, 43% POC) including co-CEOs, four program staff, one operations/finance staff member, and one fundraising staff member. Read our staff bios here . More Information Annual Report Impact Report List of program partners Financials FAQ's Why don’t you use phones instead of computers? While smartphones are often cited as a ubiquitous tool that could be the solution, a research paper or job application written on a smartphone pales in comparison to one written on a computer. Poor quality access engenders a lower quality product, leading to an ever-widening opportunity gap. Why don’t you use refurbished computers? Providing each learner with the same model of computers makes distribution efficient & affordable and allows us to teach the operating system of our choice across all of our programs. We also respect our learners and want to ensure they graduate with a quality laptop. Why don’t TGH staff conduct the 15 hours? The train-the-trainer model allows us to enlist more than 300 culturally and racially diverse instructors who currently and directly work with the people we serve. This diverse, equitable, and inclusive approach allows us to scale our impact many fold. Why not do an online course? Many of our learners don’t know how to get online, never mind take an online course. That itself is a digital literacy lesson on its own. A small classroom setting allows learners to gain hands-on experience, form peer-to-peer learning relationships, and build a connection with their local schools or community organizations. Doesn’t all your funding come from the City of Boston? We get foundational support from CoB but the demand is far greater than the funding can cover. We continue to grow and diversify funding in order to increase reach and sustainability. Why do you charge $50 for devices? We view the $50 as an investment from our learners. They are investing in their own learning and success in the program. We’ve found that the copay for devices has helped tremendously with our program completion (90% of learners who enroll graduate from TGH). Are you only in Boston schools? No. In addition to schools in Boston, we’re currently serving schools in Cambridge, Chelsea, and Revere. And of course we partner with more than 100 community groups, social service agencies, libraries, municipal agencies, and others. Are you funded by or a part of Boston Public Schools? No on both counts. Although we serve many Boston Public Schools, we are not a part of BPS nor do we receive any funding from Boston Public Schools. Is there a basic TGH curriculum I can look at? Yes. Check out our TGH School and Community curriculum here . How are the four programs the same/different? Check out our program overview here.

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. Digital Equity: Dispelling Myths As defined by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), "digital equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. Digital equity is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services." Tech Goes Home has gathered extensive research to support and inform our work. Take a look at these common myths about technology access and get a glimpse of why we do what we do. Myth #1: Everyone has internet access. False. 13% of households in the City of Boston (12% cross Massachusetts) lack a home broadband subscription. Among adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year, 44% don't have home broadband services. Among low-income families who have home internet, 52% say their access is too slow and 20% say their internet has been cut off in the last year due to lack of payment. 16.9 million children across the U.S. lack access to high-speed home internet. During the pandemic, nearly 1 in 5 families with incomes of $50,000 or less lost internet connectivity due to cost, and 49% are on the precipice of disconnection False 19% of households in the City of Boston (18% across Massachusetts) lack a desktop or laptop computer at home Among adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year, 46% don’t have a computer . 26% of adults with household incomes under $30,000 are “smartphone-dependent” internet users. This means they do not have an internet-connected computer at home and rely entirely on a smartphone for internet access. 7.3 million children across the U.S. lack access to a home computer 26% of low-income families who do have a computer at home say too many people share the same computer. Myth #2: Everyone has a computer. Myth #3: Everyone knows how to use computers & the internet. False. One third of all American workers lack basic digital literacy skills for navigating technology and the internet. In Massachusetts, nearly 80% of jobs require at least fundamental digital skills. Middle-skill jobs requiring digital skills are growing 2.5 times faster than those that don’t. 41% of U.S. adults without a high school diploma and 17% with high school diploma but without a college degree are not digitally literate . Workers of color are overrepresented among workers without digital skills due to deep structural racism that creates gaps in income, wealth, and educational opportunity. 57% of Latinx workers, 50% of Black workers, 36% of Asian workers, and 23% of white workers have limited or no digital skills. Our Solution: Training, Tools, & Access In partnership with our network of over 250 community organizations, Tech Goes Home empowers the community members we serve to use the internet as a tool for pursuing educational opportunities, finding jobs, accessing healthcare, fulfilling their essential needs from home, and making their voices heard. We welcome you to join us in achieving our goal of ensuring that everyone has the skills, tools, and access to take full advantage of the internet and the opportunities it offers. Donate Volunteer Subscribe Learn About Us

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. OUR PROGRAMS Programs for Adults TGH partners with social service organizations throughout Massachusetts to deliver courses focused on fundamental digital skills for adults. Courses are offered at locations such as libraries, community centers, public housing, and other nonprofit organizations. Each learner receives a Chromebook and, if needed, 12 months of internet services. Taught by TGH certified instructors at our partner organizations, course topics include, but are not limited to, job searching, financial literacy, communicating with friends and family, accessing public benefits, finding educational programs, accessing telehealth, and more. Each course is tailored to the specific interests, needs, and skill levels of the learners who enroll. Some courses focus on a specific topic, such as our small business courses, which are geared towards local small business owners, micro-entrepreneurs, and people interested in starting a business. These courses focus on digital skills needed to manage finances, leverage city resources, develop an effective online presence, accept online payments, and more. Other focus areas for our adult digital skills courses include workforce development, telehealth, and English language learning, among many others. See Programs Programs for Families TGH’s family-based programs engage children or young adults and their caregivers together to learn digital skills as a team. These programs are hosted at partnering schools, early childcare centers, community centers, and other local neighborhood institutions. Courses are taught by school personnel, childcare providers, community center staff, social workers, and other community leaders who are TGH certified instructors. Families who enroll with students in grades 1-12 receive a Chromebook, and families with young children ages 3-6 receive an iPad. All families who do not have high-quality home internet they can afford have the option to receive 12 months of internet services. Courses for families with young children cover educational and social-emotional learning apps that focus on early language, literacy, and STEAM skill-building. Families practice early learning strategies and discuss challenges and opportunities in parenting with technology. Courses for families with school-aged students focus on topics such as using Google apps for school and work, finding apps and websites for learning and play, tracking grades and attendance online, finding after-school and academic programs, and accessing web-based family resources. See Programs Get Connected! TGH is working hard to connect Massachusetts residents to the internet. We are partnering with the cities, libraries, community-based organizations, schools, health care centers, and faith-based organizations to disseminate critical information and help all of our community members access online resources. To learn more about high-quality, affordable internet options, visit www.tghconnect.org . TGH Connect

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Tech Goes Home received $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Act funding through the City of Boston. Thank you to Boston City Councilor Kenzie Bok, who championed this funding, and City Council President Ed Flynn and City Councilor Julia Mejia, for their steadfast work to advance digital equity efforts in Boston! Tech Goes Home collaborates with community partners to advance digital equity Our Programs Tech Goes Home programs serve people of all ages, with courses geared towards families, adults, entrepreneurs, older adults, and more. We bring computers, internet, and training to families and individuals throughout Massachusetts so students can do homework, adults can find jobs and manage finances, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. We offer programs for adults, as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH’s family-based programs engage youth and their caregivers together to learn digital skills as a team. Each family or individual who participates in our programs completes 15 hours of live, interactive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad, and, if needed, 12 months of internet services. Click below to learn more about our programs and see upcoming courses. Learn More About Tech Goes Home Who We Are Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home (TGH) empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Our programs focus on serving people and communities who face systemic barriers to technology adoption. In the past five years alone, 21,000 learners have graduated from TGH programs, and we have distributed more than 15,000 new computers in communities across Eastern Massachusetts. Learn More Hear from Mayor Wu During Boston's mayoral campaign, Tech Goes Home asked all of the mayoral candidates about their plans for advancing digital equity in the City. Take a look at Mayor Wu's response below. Learn More Our Impact We measure success by the digital life skills, computers, and internet access that graduates gain through participating in the TGH program, and the extent to which they feel empowered to apply those skills and tools to improve their lives in whatever way will benefit them most. Last year: 1,770+ graduates used their TGH device and digital skills to access telehealth appointments 980+ students are using their TGH device multiple times a week for learning 2,260+ graduates got a job, got a pay raise, entered a work training program, or started a business since participating in TGH See More It takes the whole community. Our dedicated partner organizations and investors are critical to TGH's success. Check out the individuals and groups who are supporting TGH, and see how you can become an investor or host a TGH course. Investors > Partners > Donate > Join the fight for digital equity by volunteering with TGH! Want to make a lasting impact in your community? Want to join a network of dedicated people working to conquer digital exclusion? Volunteer with TGH! Please click the link below or email us at volunteer@techgoeshome.org . More on Volunteering Take a Look Listen to what TGH learners and leaders have to say about TGH and how the program has affected their lives. Hear from graduates about their experiences as part of the Tech Goes Home program! See More Testimonials TESTIMONIALS STAY CONNECTED Follow us on social media for more news, resources, and updates. @techgoeshome @techgoeshome Tech Goes Home Tech Goes Home Sign up to receive news & updates from TGH! CONTACT US