October 2023

10/27/23 - Community Meeting
The first community meeting gave us the opportunity to share what we have been learning about K-12 students' tech needs via our pilot project in a Community Meeting. The event is virtual, open to all and begins at 1:00 PM (PST).

We presented the Mobile Hotspot Pilot Project, led by Bridging Tech's Hotspot Pilot Project Team: Tony Chun, Coby Chun  , and Manuel Lopez. They will share initial data and findings from our student and adult surveys. There are so many 'Ahas!' to present to our donors and the broader community.

We have appreciated the tremendous partnerships that our pilot project has catalyzed, and key roles that Mobile Citizen and partners Hamilton Families, Global Impact Initiative and Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence played in advancing Bridging Tech's innovation.
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As of August 2023, working with the above partners, Bridging Tech enrolled 30 families in our hotspot pilot program and each has gained:
   Technology
   Internet Connectivity
   Support
   Digital Literacy Training

We feel it is a privilege to share what we are learning with you! Please reach out for the event information by reaching out to contact at bridgingtech.org  
1st Community Meeting - Shortened Recording (YouTube)


December 2023

12/21/23 - Community Meeting
In this session you get to meet the new Executive Director. In this 'informal chat' she shares what brought her to Bridging Tech. With the participation of two volunteers, Manuel Lopez and Tony Chun, the ED highlighted the new projects planned for 2024, initiatives and directions to be supported by our Strategic Plan. A two year strategic plan was developed by the board of directors and founders in 2023. Wes discuss current tech and internet trends, social justice issues, and how you can help us in our efforts to bring added educational support for children and families. 
2nd Community Meeting - Shortened Recording (YouTube)


February 2024

2/29/24 - Community Meeting
Final outcomes of the Mobile Hotspot Pilot Project were presented by Bridging Tech's Hotspot Pilot Project Team: Tony Chun, Coby Chun, and Manuel Lopez.  All of our lessons and outcomes for participants (summative data for the 2023 Pilot Project) are set out for discussion in this meeting. We're looking at how families use the tech devices. It is clear that the tech we donate helps, and the impact that having mobile connections increased their ability to complete schoolwork, job searches, identifying community resources, participating in telehealth or other meetings with social services providers.
3rd Community Meeting - Shortened Recording  - (YouTube)

April 2024

WEST Coast
Fall Fundraising Dinner: 'Future Bridges and Digital Dreams' - for sponsorship + VIP reservations, reach out to contact at bridgingtech.org - by 8/15/24.

EAST Coast
​ 4/28/24- Brooklyn Half-Marathon Race - please register and fundraise for us - write to: contact at bridgingtech.org - for the bib and information.


May 2024

5/10/24 - Community Meeting
Mother's Day Fundraising - Zoom w/Special Guests - Time TBD