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Welcome to the Kramden blog. Come here to keep up with what’s going on at Kramden each week: computer awards, volunteer opportunities, our Geek of the Week spotlight, and other news and articles about what we’re doing to bridge the digital divide in North Carolina. You can also get updates delivered right to your inbox by signing up for our weekly Volunteer NewsBytes.

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Geek-of-the-Week, News, Coverage and More

Kramden Partners with the Marcus Harris Foundation

June 24, 2021

Supporter Spotlight: Michael Chen

May 26, 2021

Central Carolina Student Benefits from Kramden Laptop

January 27, 2021

Geek of the Year – Rick Burts

December 16, 2020

Geek of the Week – Meagen Voss

September 30, 2020

Online Workshop Update

September 17, 2020

Supporter Spotlight: Breanna Jackson

August 26, 2020

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Funds Devices for Area Students

April 23, 2020

Community Members Help Distribute Computers to Families in Need

March 19, 2020

Computer Class Participants Receive Laptops at Oldham Towers

March 11, 2020

Kramden Laptops Distributed in Zambia

February 19, 2020

Geek of the Year – Lou Voerman

December 16, 2019

Our Latest from Twitter

September 17, 2021, 1:08 pm

Have you seen our fall class lineup? Kramden has lots of great in-person and online options still available for age… https://t.co/CqbbvlNQCm

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September 17, 2021, 1:02 pm

RT @NTENorg: #JobAlert @Kramden is hiring for an Executive Director in #Durham, NC. #ntenJobs https://t.co/QUoaPt6UQ0

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September 16, 2021, 5:32 pm

RT @GKButterfield: Are you a middle or high school student interested in learning how to code? Join the Congressional App Challenge and sta…

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September 15, 2021, 4:43 pm

The Congressional App Challenge is in full swing and open to all middle and high school students across the Triangl… https://t.co/bIlpKHvjmm

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September 10, 2021, 5:27 pm

RT @mossandross: Executive Search Announcement: @Kramden Executive Director; Applications accepted until October 4, 2021 or until position…

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Stop by Kramden for your next computer. We'll be s

Stop by Kramden for your next computer. We'll be selling a variety of surplus equipment, and all purchases benefit Kramden's programs to bridge the digital divide! Thursday, September 23, from 4-5 PM. kramden.org/sales

Two great upcoming workshop opportunities with spa

Two great upcoming workshop opportunities with spaces still available! Visit kramden.org/classes for more details.

Advanced Image Editing: Bending Reality
In Person @ Kramden's new HQ
Ages 12+
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 6:00-7:30 PM
$10 (scholarships available)

Canva Basics - Graphic Design App
Online
Ages 12+
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6:00-7:30 PM
Free

Did you know that Kramden offers several unique op

Did you know that Kramden offers several unique opportunities for groups who want to make a tangible contribution to their community?

The Geek-A-Thon is Kramden's signature event in which volunteers (geeks) refurbish computers following an assembly-line process. Volunteering can take place at Kramden, or we can bring our warehouse to you. Volunteers do not need to be skilled technicians (or have ever opened up a computer) as Kramden has created an easy-to-follow process where anyone can participate!

Visit kramden.org/group-sponsorships to learn more.

It's hard to believe that it's already been a mont

It's hard to believe that it's already been a month since we celebrated the formal opening of our new facility in Durham! A special thank you to Sec. Jim Weaver, Mayor Steve Schewel, and Durham County Commissioner Brenda Howerton, and all the great community partners and volunteers for joining in our celebration!

After a successful summer, we are looking forward

After a successful summer, we are looking forward to offering a variety of fun opportunities for youth and adults this fall.

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6:00 - 7:30 PM for our first in-person workshop on Canva Basics. Get started using Canva, a free online graphic design program!

Ages 12+
$10 (scholarships available)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168609791425

Our next Surplus Computer Sale will be tomorrow af

Our next Surplus Computer Sale will be tomorrow afternoon from 4-5 PM. Stop by and check out our latest inventory of desktops, laptops, monitors and computer parts. Great prices and all proceeds benefit our efforts to bridge the digital divide! kramden.org/sales

Have you ever wanted to refurbish a computer? Chan

Have you ever wanted to refurbish a computer? Channel your inner geek and help bridge the digital divide in NC!

WWN events are posted on our Eventbrite page every Thursday at noon:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/kramden-institute-volunteer-events-32724465909

Sign up to join Kramden for our Wednesday Work Night volunteer opportunities!

Ages 16+, no experience required.

Thanks to generous funding from the @att Foundatio

Thanks to generous funding from the @att Foundation, 100 middle and high school students attended camp at Kramden this summer, gaining valuable #STEM skills and exposure to STEM careers. We'd say these were some truly #happycampers! @attimpact

Our supporters mean the world to us. Donations hel

Our supporters mean the world to us. Donations help fund our mission in so many important ways and notes like these just make our day!

Hear it first! Did you know that Kramden sends out

Hear it first! Did you know that Kramden sends out a regular email blast? Sign up to stay informed about upcoming events and what we are doing in the community, from special volunteer events to Surplus Sales to recycling drives and much, much more. Visit kramden.org/email to subscribe today!

This photo of our Technician Gloria was too great

This photo of our Technician Gloria was too great not to share. Thanks again for all your help yesterday, @microsoft volunteers!

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It was a J😃Y to see our team connect and volunteer at @kramdeninstitute today. Local engineers helped refurbish computers used to support the digital literacy of children and adults across the state of North Carolina! #Microsoft #MicrosoftLife #Give #Volunteer #Community #CommunityOutreach #Partnerships

Reposted from @angie4thepeople

We are beyond excited to have our first small grou

We are beyond excited to have our first small group of volunteers helping out in our new space. Thanks to our friends at @microsoft for joining us today!

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