2005 Guided Tour

2005 Guided Tour Of Technology
Programs and Services for eastern Washington

• The RECA Foundation was formed as a Washington State Non-Profit  501(c)3 organization  in 1992. The mission is to bridge the digital divide.
• 10 year History of  services and programs serving the community.
•  In the News for articles published on the web and in print over the last 10 years.
• Donate Now Button allows you to support the RECA Foundation and all of the programs to support low income families.

• Columbia Basin Public Information Network (CBPIN) started 1995 a network of organizations dedicated to providing the widest possible access to the Information Superhighway.
• Community Technology Centers (CTCs), beyond public access, community technology building requires Community Technology Centers to assist with the "have-nots" of technology. See some CTCs established by CBPIN. Some of these folks include the non-English speaking, sight impaired, disabled, low income, struggling families, migrant workers, and seniors citizens.
  
• Computer Reuse Center solicits donations of used computer equipment, refurbishes systems, and provides computers to those in need (low income families, disabled, non-profit organizations, and other "have-nots"). Beginning Computers and Internet Ready Computers. See our Computer Fairs.   2006 Goal:  Every kindergarten student and every Pre-School in Benton Franklin Counties will have a Beginning Computer in their homes. Please adopt a Kindergarten class or Pre School today! Contact RECA Foundation RECA@tcfn.org.
• Technology Training and classes are provided along with a yearly Tech Faiir 2003 and Tech Fair 2005 non-profit staff and volunteers.
• Non-Profit Resources  includes helping non-profits promote their organizations. See Adopt a Page. See sample slide shows of events that contribute to the quality of life in our community!  First Night Tri-Cities, Earth Day and Family-A-Fair and Kiwanis  All agencies, organizations and business need to have a website. See our Web Hosting service.

• The Columbia Free Net  (www.tcfn.org) information centers provide resources for the community starting with local, then regional and finally national and international resources. Take Our Community's Asset Mapping Test.
• WWW.TCFN.ORG is used to advocate for a better community, see Youth programs and individual Successes!
   

• Community Calendars support organizations and events in promoting their trainings, meetings, and get-togethers.  Sign up today and get reminders e-mailed to you for your favorite events. Need to submit an event or activity or have your own Calendar of Events e-mail RECA@tcfn.org. Goal 2006:  Obtain volunteers to update and manage the community calendars throughout eastern Washington.

• www.4people.org  Eastern Washington's community resources connecting people to community resources and opportunities. This on-line database that will help people find what they need. If you aren't listed on this directory of resources do it today. Check our our enhanced listings and Mini Websites. Check out "Home Base" our new case management system to track refugees and homeless using the 4People resources.
  Goals 2006: Obtain volunteers and funding to keep www.4people.org current with community resources.

The RECA Foundation working board wants to thank you for your help in bridging the digital divide in the Columbia Basin. To continue our community building we need your help.  We need donated Pentium level computers, monitors, keyboards, and mice.  Please contact us should you wish to help!