Blog entries

How was life difficult for you without a computer at home?

acordero@kramden.org — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:10:56 +0100

On October 17th, 75 hardworking students without PCs at home arrived at Kramden Institute to pick up their newly refurbished computer during our Mini Geek-A-Thon and Award Day. Students were asked "How was life difficult for you and your family without a computer at home? How will the computer you are being awarded today make your life better?" Take a look at some of their responses:

"It was very difficult to get my son to the library in the afterword to use the computer for homewRead More...

A Kramden Volunteer, A Kramden Recipient

acordero@kramden.org — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:03:36 +0100

The following blog post was written by a summer volunteer that learned, through her volunteer work with Kramden, that her family was awarded a Kramden computer. Read her story below:

My name is Bethany Wheeler and I am an eighteen year old upcoming sophomore education major at Campbell University. I currently live and grew up in Durham, NC, with my mother and two sisters; Andrea Wheeler, a Junior at North Carolina Central University and Casey WhRead More...

24 hours without a personal computer … easy???

acordero@kramden.org — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:24:13 +0100

Imagine if you did not have use of a home computer for the last 10 years... or for the last 10 days. Imagine if you were a student and did not have a computer at home...

Kramden Awards computers to students in North Carolina that are hardworking, and academically motivated but do not have a computer at home. Our recipients are kids that are working hard in school academically. They're staying after school late, and going to school early. They spend countless Read More...

Kramdens Impact: 16,000 strong and growing

acordero@kramden.org — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:08:40 +0100

Kramden Institute has made a significant impact in closing the digital divide in North Carolina. With over 4,000 computers awarded to hardworking and disadvantaged students, 16,000 people now have access to a home computer.

Take a look at the distribution maps below created by Kramden volunteer Allison Najman.

Map A: The frequency of computers awarded by zip.

As a Durham based non-profit, Kramden clearlRead More...

A Shout Out To All geeks (And Geeks At Heart)

acordero@kramden.org — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:07:51 +0100

The Following blog post was written by Josh Schumann:

Hello to all of Kramden’s geeks (this encompasses everyone),

My name is Joshua Schumann, and I am the Computer repair technician at Kramden Institute, Inc., I handle Computer problems from recipients over the phone, repair computers that come back, and also help in the testing and refurbishmentRead More...

The Worth of Kramden Volunteers

acordero@kramden.org — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:59:30 +0100

With only 2 full time employees, Kramden Institute relies on the generosity of volunteers to close the digital divide. Kramden volunteers have donated countless hours refurbishing computers for hardworking, underprivileged students in North Carolina. Our volunteers have helped over 4,000 students obtain access to a home computer, effectively enhancing their academic potential and civic engagement. Our volunteers make this happen.

How will your new computer be helpful to you and your family?

acordero@kramden.org — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:09:36 +0100

On July 18th, 86 hardworking students without PCs at home arrived at Kramden Institute to pick up their newly refurbished computer during our Mini Geek-A-Thon and Award Day. Students were asked "How will your new computer be helpful to you and your family?" Take a look at some of their responses:

Tia E., 8th Grade

My computer will be helpful in most of my school work in the coming years. My mom and I will not have to go to the public libraries to get information or scRead More...