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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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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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

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Since 2010, Kramden has provided numerous desktop computers to the Elon, 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! ... See MoreSee Less

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

SIM-RTP Continues Longtime Partnership with Kramden

October 22, 2019

Area Adults Participate in Lenovo Funded Computer Basics Course

September 25, 2019

Chapel Hill Electronics Collection

September 5, 2019

Electronics Exploration Camp Recap

August 7, 2019

Ned Dibner’s Conception Builds Brighter, Higher-Tech Futures

August 6, 2019

Geek of the Week – Alex Puerto

June 28, 2019

Local Students Conclude Tech Trailblazers Mini-Camp

June 19, 2019

Kramden Partners with STEM West

June 12, 2019

Durham Residents Complete Computer Training and Receive Desktops

May 22, 2019

The Homework Gap in North Carolina

March 22, 2019

Volunteer Spotlight: The Goodnight Scholars

February 20, 2019

Keith Ertel is Geek of the Year!

December 13, 2018

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March 31, 2021, 4:11 pm

Over 600 computers have been awarded so far this year! A huge thank you to our recent computer equipment donors who… https://t.co/0YuVZ5n7z0

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March 24, 2021, 5:04 pm

A new track of evening classes begins April 5! Join us for our next series of FREE online #computerskills classes.… https://t.co/ffDZuuaAxi

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March 19, 2021, 3:55 pm

Missing having our regular volunteer events, so we thought we'd share a #FBF video of this Wednesday Work Night fro… https://t.co/wHLHpj26Yu

March 18, 2021, 8:18 pm

Earlier this year, @MicahBrownMedia stopped by to highlight the work Kramden is doing in the community. Check out o… https://t.co/INhA5cinFp

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March 11, 2021, 2:54 pm

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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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More free computers are on the way! 💻

Marcus and his son Chris were excited to pick up our latest batch of desktops, webcams, and other accessories from the amazing @kramdeninstitute this morning. Words can’t express how grateful we are to Kramden for helping us continue to bridge the digital divide for the families we serve.

We can’t wait to surprise the kids with them this Saturday! 🥰

Over 600 computers have been awarded so far this y

Over 600 computers have been awarded so far this year! A huge thank you to our recent computer equipment donors who have helped make this work possible.

What does your company or organization do with its unused IT assets? Consider partnering with Kramden to give tech a second life. Learn more at https://kramden.org/e-waste/.

Last week, we wrapped up another session of Norths

Last week, we wrapped up another
session of Northstar classes, and our latest cohort
knocked it out of the park! We're so proud of their hard
work and dedication. Together, the group earned a
whopping 100 certificates in just 11 weeks!

Attention parents and educators! Do you know a stu

Attention parents and educators! Do you know a student in need of a home computer?

Kramden is accepting applications for free refurbished desktop computers for K-12 students. Visit kramden.org/kts to learn more and apply!

A new track of evening classes begins April 5! Joi

A new track of evening classes begins April 5! Join us for our next series of free online computer skills classes. Earn official Northstar certificates to attest to your skills and enhance your resume.

Visit kramden.org/northstar to learn more and register!

Looking to purchase a computer? Why not check out

Looking to purchase a computer? Why not check out Kramden's Surplus Sale for your next device! We have a variety of refurbished desktops, laptops, monitors, and more.

Stop by our office between 5-6:30 next Thursday, March 11, and help support our programs to #BridgetheDigitalDivide. The sale will be hosted outdoors. Mask and social distancing required. Visit kramden.org/sales for more information!

Look at all of those computers! We're so appreciat

Look at all of those computers! We're so appreciative of the donation, @rameykempinc! Thanks for continuing to support our work! #bridgethedigitaldivide

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#TBT to last week when RKA employees honored one of our core values and donated gently used computer supplies to the Kramden Institute - a local nonprofit that inspires students to succeed by teaching them critical computer, software and internet skills. Not only will these items help others in our local community, but it will also reduce our environmental footprint by giving them another lifecycle before going to a landfill. #rkavalues #behelpful #greenisntjustourbrandcolor
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Last year, thanks to support from @coastal24, Kram

Last year, thanks to support from @coastal24, Kramden refurbished and distributed 50 laptops to Central Carolina Community College students like Nathalia. Read more about the project and Nathalia's story on our blog: kramden.org/cccc_student

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In Durham, North Carolina, Kramden Institute works to bridge the digital divide by providing technology, tools, and training to those who need it. And since March 2020, the organization has been stepping up in even bigger ways—like with their computer distribution process.

“The day the pandemic was declared, we opened up our computer distribution process to get out as many computers as possible before the inevitable shut down,” says Cari DelMariani, Director of Programs at Kramden Institute.

In just a few hours, they received thousands of phone calls for help. Some were from families sharing one device across 6+ people. Others were worried their children would fall behind doing homework on a smartphone.

So, 400 appointments made for students to pick up free computers later, Kramden Institute had given away all of the equipment they had available. And today, they continue to distribute computers to those in need by contactless pick-ups or via shipping.

“The pandemic has definitely shed new light on the need for digital inclusion and digital equity,” Cari DelMariani says. And not just in terms of computers and tech—but also in terms of internet. “Lack of affordable internet access is a huge problem,” says DelMariani. “Providing a device and training is great, but if participants can’t get online, they are at a huge disadvantage.”

If you’d like to support Kramden Institute and their programs, consider donating your used tech. Check out their donation links for businesses and individuals, here:
kramden.org/e-waste
kramden.org/donate-a-computer
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