Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, Wrapping Up 2017’s Tech Goes Home Program at Roslindale Community Center
JAMAICA PLAIN – Last week, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE), Boston Chapter, completed its second ever run of Tech Goes Home – Community. The program, which was held at the Roslindale Community Center over the last eight weeks, offered area seniors the opportunityto learn more about various applications and websites (Google suite, Facebook, Twitter, boston.gov, Benefits Checkup, eBay, Craigslist). The class concluded with a diverse range of presentations by all of the participants, who each got to take home new Google Chromebooks on their last day for just $50.
For more information contact Executive Director Nikki Therrien at ntherrien.bos@littlebrothers.org or 617-524-8882.
About Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly, Boston Chapter (LBFE – Boston)
LBFE — Boston was founded in 1979 as part of a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly in Greater Boston. Our motto, flowers before bread, reflects our belief that living is more than a roof over our heads and food on the table, but also the presence of people who care. Staff and over 1,500 volunteers, provide companionship, support and care to over 800 elders seventy and over without the benefit of family or adequate social contacts. Priority is given to those living independently at, or below the poverty line, without charge and without regard to race, gender, creed, nationality, or sexual orientation. LBFE – Boston is a 501(c)(3) operating solely with the support of individual donors, volunteers and foundation or corporate assistance. For more information, visit www.littlebrothersboston.org.
About Tech Goes Home
TGH Community helps participants gain access to the skills, hardware, and access needed for 21st century success. The program involves 15 hours of training conducted by a TGH trained staff member from the community organization in which the course is run. Tutorials focus on topics such as how to find a job online, how to secure a professional email, and how to discover online city resources. Courses run in libraries, community centers, public housing developments, and more. 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. For more information, visit www.techgoeshome.org.