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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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Summer camps are filling up fast! Register your student today at kramden.org/camps.

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Our office is closed today for Memorial Day. We will return tomorrow with donation drop-off available between 9-12 at our new location (5010 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27713). ... See MoreSee Less

Our office is closed today for Memorial Day. We will return tomorrow with donation drop-off available between 9-12 at our new location (5010 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27713).

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Beautiful new facility. Congratulations to everyone.

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

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

National Drone Safety Awareness Week – Drone Flight Camp Highlight

November 8, 2019

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May 26, 2021, 11:46 am

We loved having you, @NCSCIO and @vernettaalston! Thanks for stopping by! https://t.co/8A77zAxdQb

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May 25, 2021, 8:17 pm

RT @BroadbandIO: Today, Sec. Weaver was joined by Rep. @vernettaalston to tour @Kramden, a Durham-based nonprofit that refurbishes donated…

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May 25, 2021, 7:22 pm

RT @BroadbandIO: What does #digitalequity look like? All NCinians can access high-speed internet wherever they live and can afford it whate…

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May 20, 2021, 7:01 pm

Thrilled to see that closing the digital divide is at the top of @NC_Governor's recommendations for American Rescue… https://t.co/m6J4mRFuf1

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May 20, 2021, 6:36 pm

RT @NC_Governor: Today, Gov. Cooper shared his recommendations for how we can best use funding from the American Rescue Plan to support a r…

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Summer camps are filling up fast! Register your st

Summer camps are filling up fast! Register your student today at kramden.org/camps.

As we continue renovations, starting May 28, donat

As we continue renovations, starting May 28, donations will only be accepted at our NEW location between 9 AM and noon on weekdays.

Our new building is less than a mile away from our old space at 5010 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27713.

Visit kramden.org/donate-a-computer for more details on donating computer equipment!

Registration is now open for all students in grade

Registration is now open for all students in grades 6-12! Six different in-person camp options will be available this year, allowing students to explore both technology and creativity in exciting ways. Check out kramden.org/camps to see this year's camp lineup and register today!

What you need to know about our move: -Equipment

What you need to know about our move:

-Equipment donations BEFORE May 28: Drop off at our current location

-Equipment donations AFTER May 28: Drop off at 5010 NC Hwy 55, Durham, from 9 AM to noon on weekdays

-Computer awards will be limited during June

-Our new space should be fully open by July 6

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launch

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program on Wednesday, May 12. This program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying households.

Qualifying households can receive:
-Up to $50 a month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals.
-A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (where available).

Visit GetEmergencyBroadband.org for all eligibility and program details.

Yesterday evening the first of 60 of 100 computers

Yesterday evening the first of 60 of 100 computers were distributed in Wayne County thanks to help from the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends and funding from @southernbanksince1901.

Help us clear out our warehouse! Stop by Kramden's

Help us clear out our warehouse! Stop by Kramden's LAST Surplus Sale before our big move. In addition to our regular supply of desktops and laptops, we'll be selling projectors, TVs, monitors, and more!

All proceeds benefit Kramden's programs. Masks and social distancing required. Visit kramden.org/sales for more details.

Exciting news! Kramden is expanding! We recently p

Exciting news! Kramden is expanding! We recently purchased a 15,000-square-foot building in South Durham (about a mile from our current office). This increased amount of space will accommodate strategic growth and support our vision for expanding program access.

Stay tuned for important announcements as we transition to our new space in the coming months!

Stop by and see us tomorrow! We'll be at @frontier

Stop by and see us tomorrow! We'll be at @frontierrtp collecting equipment between 9-1! ♻️💻🌍💙

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🔄 🌎 Time to get in action on Earth Day! Join us for our annual RTP Electronics Recycling Day, organized by the RTP Owners & Tenants Association Sustainability Initiative and @kramdeninstitute. ⁠
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✅ To participate, please fill out the donation form (link in bio) prior to your visit. ⁠
🗓️ April 22, 2021⁠
⏰ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.⁠
🏢 Frontier RTP, 500 Park Offices Drive Parking Lot, RTP, NC 27709 (MASKS REQUIRED) ⁠
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@kramdeninstitute's mission is to provide technology tools and training to bridge the digital divide and they have refurbished and given out over 35K computers since their founding in 2003. ⁠
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Kramden takes data security very importantly and will wipe every hard drive that is donated or physically destroy the drives if they cannot be reused. Eligible equipment will receive a tax donation receipt from Kramden. ⁠
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#earth #ecofriendly #recycle #gogreen #earthdayeveryday #environment #green #sustainable #sustainability #rtp #researchtrianglepark #electronicsrecycling #frontierrtp #frontierfam
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Register now for summer camp! Only $10 a day for q

Register now for summer camp! Only $10 a day for qualifying students. Learn more at Kramden.org/camps.

Surplus Sale this evening! Support our programs by

Surplus Sale this evening! Support our programs by purchasing your next computer at Kramden. We'll have a great variety of refurbished desktops, laptops, and monitors available. Visit kramden.org/sales for more details.

Since 2010, Kramden has provided numerous desktop

Since 2010, Kramden has provided numerous desktop computers to the @elon_academy a college access and success program for underrepresented high school students. Thank you, Katie, for the kind words! We look forward to continuing our partnership in the years to come!

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