Intel Computer Clubhouse Network

100COMMUNITIES SERVED

This book printed thanks to the generous support of Intel.

Art, photos and text are courtesy of the Computer Clubhouse Community.

Editor: Gail BreslowBook Design: Patricia Díaz & Susie FlynnCopyright © Museum of Science, 2005

The Computer Clubhouse is a trademark of the Museum of Science, Boston.Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

The Computer Clubhouse provides a creative and safe after-school learning environment where young

people from underserved communities work with adult Mentors to explore their own ideas, develop skills,

and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology.

Using the “original” Clubhouse as a model, the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network* supports community-

based Clubhouses around the world, providing thousands of youth with access to resources, skills, and

experiences to help them succeed in their careers, contribute to their communities, and lead outstanding lives.

* The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is a project of the Museum of Science, Boston

in collaboration with the MIT Media Laboratory.

Our Mission

Ang Computer Clubhouse ay naghahatid ng isang malikhain at ligtas na kapaligiran sa pagkatuto pagkatapos ng oras ng paaralan kung saan ang mga kabataan mula sa mga di-napagsisilbihang komunidad ay nakikipagtulungan sa kanilang mga guro na nasa tamang edad upang tuklasin ang kanilang mga sariling ideya, pag-usbungin ang mga kakayahan at magkaroon ng kumpyansa

sa kanilang sarili sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng teknolohiya.

Het Computer Clubhuis biedt een creatieve en veilige naschoolse leeromgeving waar jongeren uit achter-gestelde gemeenschappen samenwerken met vol-wassen Mentoren en hun eigen ideeën verkennen, vaardigheden verwerven en zelfvertrouwen opdoen

met behulp van technologie.

Computer Clubhouse er et kreativt og sikkert

indlæringsmiljø efter skoletid, hvor unge mennesker

arbejder med voksne Undervisere, og udforsker

deres egne ideer, udvikler færdigheder og opbygger

tillid til sig selv ved brug af teknologi.

Das Computer Clubhouse bietet eine kreative und sichere nach-

mittägliche Lernumgebung, in der unterprivilegierte Jugendli-

che zusammen mit erwachsenen Mentoren mit Hilfe von

moderner Technologie ihre eigenen Interessen entdecken, Fähig-

keiten entwickeln und ihr Selbstvertrauen aufbauen.

O Computer Clubhouse é um ambiente criativo e seguro de

aprendizado informal, onde os jovens de comunidades menos

favorecidas trabalham com Mentores adultos na exploração de

novas idéias, e no desenvolvimento de habilidades e autoconfi-

ança através do uso da tecnologia.

El Computer Clubhouse ofrece un entorno de aprendizaje

extraescolar seguro y creativo, donde jóvenes de diversos orí-

genes trabajan con Mentores adultos para explorar sus propias

ideas, desarrollar sus habilidades, y aumentar la confianza en sí

mismos a través del uso de la tecnología.

Dear Friends of the Computer Clubhouse,

As we celebrate the strength of the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network in 100 communities around the world, it is a pleasure to showcase the efforts of the organizations, sponsors, and individuals who have made the Computer Clubhouse possible in so many diverse neighborhoods. As Director of the Network, I have the occasion to visit many of our Computer Clubhouses in person, and it is always extremely gratify-ing to see the impact we’re having on young people’s lives, youth by youth, Clubhouse by Clubhouse, com-munity by community. Although there is no substitute for meeting first-hand with young people whose experiences in the Clubhouse are transforming their lives, I hope this book will provide some sense of the powerful impact we’re having on young people’s lives.

I am often asked, what is next, after 100? Although we have reached an important milestone in establishing 100 Clubhouses, our work isn’t done. While I don’t know what the future holds, I do know that 100 is not some magic number that suggests we have earned the right to say, “Our work is done, the digital divide is no more.” As long as organizations reach out to us with the commitment and capacity to serve youth through the Computer Clubhouse program, we will continue to introduce the Clubhouse to new young people and new communities. In addition, we will continue to support the ongoing efforts of Clubhouses around the Network, by providing professional development and materials for Clubhouse staff, offering opportunities for Clubhouse youth leaders such as the Teen Summit and college scholarships, and by serv-ing as a catalyst for Clubhouses around the Network to share best practices, ideas, successes, and resources with each other. In the years ahead, I hope you will continue to support the Clubhouse Network, its sustain-ability and its growth.

The success of the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is due to the many community-based organizations (CBOs) and staff that have embraced the mission of the Computer Clubhouse, as well as the sponsors that have supported their efforts. I hope this book helps bring this powerful force to life, and that you will join me in thanking these individuals and organizations for their commitment, their passion, and their dedication to this important work.

Warmly,

Gail BreslowDirector, Intel Computer Clubhouse NetworkMuseum of Science, Boston

Clubhouse Network StaffStina Cooke, Program Developer & Geographic Liaison to California and Asia Pacific

Jeffrey Arthur, Community Liaison & Geographic Liaison to the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest regions of the United States and South Africa

Ingeborg Endter, Program Manager & Geographic Liaison to the Northwest region of the United States, Europe, and the Middle East

Karen Ellis, Community Liaison & Geographic Liaison to Northeast region of the United States

Patricia Díaz, Knowledge Coordinator & Geographic Liaison to Latin America

Marlon Orozco, “Flagship” Clubhouse Coordinator

Trevor Schroeder, Technology Manager

Brenda Abanavas, Hear Our Voices Program Manager

Susie Flynn, Special Projects Coordinator

Computer Clubhouse Milestones

1993199319931993 The Computer MuseumThe Computer MuseumThe Computer MuseumThe Computer Museum in collaboration with the MIT Media MIT Media MIT Media MIT Media

LaboratoryLaboratoryLaboratoryLaboratory in Boston establishes the 1st Computer Clubhouse1st Computer Clubhouse1st Computer Clubhouse1st Computer Clubhouse....

1994199419941994 Girls’ DayGirls’ DayGirls’ DayGirls’ Day is established.

1995199519951995 First virtual online art galleryvirtual online art galleryvirtual online art galleryvirtual online art gallery of Clubhouse work is published and shown at SIGGRAPH

1996199619961996 With support from The Reebok Foundation the 1st community1st community1st community1st community----based Computer Clubhousebased Computer Clubhousebased Computer Clubhousebased Computer Clubhouse launches at Blue Hill Avenue Boys & Girls Club in Boston.

The 1st non1st non1st non1st non----US communityUS communityUS communityUS community----based Computer Clubhousebased Computer Clubhousebased Computer Clubhousebased Computer Clubhouse is opened in Esslingen, Germany.

1997199719971997 The Computer Clubhouse wins the Peter F. DrucPeter F. DrucPeter F. DrucPeter F. Drucker Award for ker Award for ker Award for ker Award for NonNonNonNon----profit Innovationprofit Innovationprofit Innovationprofit Innovation....

ClubhouseClubhouseClubhouseClubhouse----totototo----College/ClubhouseCollege/ClubhouseCollege/ClubhouseCollege/Clubhouse----totototo----Career (C2C)Career (C2C)Career (C2C)Career (C2C) program begins.

Beyond Black Boxes:Beyond Black Boxes:Beyond Black Boxes:Beyond Black Boxes: Scientific Inquiry at the Computer Clubhouse is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

1998199819981998 The 1st Annual Conference1st Annual Conference1st Annual Conference1st Annual Conference is held in Boston.

The 1st Computer Clubhouse Village1st Computer Clubhouse Village1st Computer Clubhouse Village1st Computer Clubhouse Village intranet is launched.

1999199919991999 The 1st Compute1st Compute1st Compute1st Computer Cubhouse Calendarr Cubhouse Calendarr Cubhouse Calendarr Cubhouse Calendar is published, showcasing original artwork created by Clubhouse youth.

2000200020002000 Intel CorporationIntel CorporationIntel CorporationIntel Corporation sponsors the Computer Clubhouse Network to open 100 Computer Clubhouses around the world.

The “original” Clubhouse moves to the Boston Museum of Boston Museum of Boston Museum of Boston Museum of ScienceScienceScienceScience.

Adobe Systems, Autodesk, Macromedia, HewlettAdobe Systems, Autodesk, Macromedia, HewlettAdobe Systems, Autodesk, Macromedia, HewlettAdobe Systems, Autodesk, Macromedia, Hewlett----Packard, Packard, Packard, Packard, LEGO Systems, and Haworth FurnitureLEGO Systems, and Haworth FurnitureLEGO Systems, and Haworth FurnitureLEGO Systems, and Haworth Furniture sign on as sponsors.

The Beyond Four WallsBeyond Four WallsBeyond Four WallsBeyond Four Walls: The Computer Clubhouse as Invention Studio program begins.

2001200120012001 Regional WorkshopsRegional WorkshopsRegional WorkshopsRegional Workshops are held for all Computer Clubhouses and every year thereafter.

2002200220022002 The 1st Computer Clubhouse Teen SummitTeen SummitTeen SummitTeen Summit is held in Boston.

The Annual ConferenceAnnual ConferenceAnnual ConferenceAnnual Conference is held in San Francisco, California.

Hear Our VoicesHear Our VoicesHear Our VoicesHear Our Voices: Girls and Technology at the Computer Clubhouse begins, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.National Science Foundation.National Science Foundation.National Science Foundation.

2003200320032003 The Computer Clubhouse celebrates the 10101010thththth Anniversary Anniversary Anniversary Anniversary.

The Annual ConferenceAnnual ConferenceAnnual ConferenceAnnual Conference is held in Fairfax County, Virginia.

CorelCorelCorelCorel signs on as a global sponsor of the Computer Clubhouse.

2004200420042004 The 2nd Computer Clubhouse Teen SummitTeen SummitTeen SummitTeen Summit is held in Boston.

2005200520052005 The Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference is held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

100th Computer Clubhouse 00th Computer Clubhouse 00th Computer Clubhouse 00th Computer Clubhouse Celebration is held in Washington, D.C.

Computer Clubhouse Locations Worldwide

Contact information for each Computer Clubhouse is at www.computerclubhouse.org

Communities Served as of May 2005

Africa: Africa: Africa: Africa: United States:United States:United States:United States: South Africa 4 Arizona 6 California 14

Asia Asia Asia Asia----Pacific:Pacific:Pacific:Pacific: Colorado 3 Australia 1 District of Columbia 2 China 1 Florida 2 India 2 Georgia 2 New Zealand 1 Illinois 2 Philippines 2 Maryland 1 Taiwan 1 Massachusetts 9 Michigan 4 Europe:Europe:Europe:Europe: New Mexico 4 Denmark 2 New York 4 Germany 1 Oregon 2 Ireland 2 Pennsylvania 1 Netherlands 2 Utah 1 United Kingdom 1 Virginia 6 Washington 2 Latin AmerLatin AmerLatin AmerLatin Americicicica:a:a:a: Brazil 2 Colombia 2 Costa Rica 1 Mexico 3 Panama 2 Middle East:Middle East:Middle East:Middle East: Israel 3 Jordan 1 Palestine 1 Outside U.S. TOutside U.S. TOutside U.S. TOutside U.S. Totalotalotalotalssss 35 U.S. TU.S. TU.S. TU.S. Totalotalotalotalssss 65

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Youth Development Trust

Clubhouse Location: Corner President and Bezuidenhout Streets Newton, Joburg, South Africa 2000Clubhouse Phone Number: 27 11 838-4531 Clubhouse Established: October 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Ntutule Tshenye, CEOClubhouse Coordinator: Lucky MabasoClubhouse Coordinator: Khanyi Mashinini

Organization Background:Youth Development Trust is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to act as a mobiliz-ing and technical support foundation for the positive development of youth. Founded in 1987, YDT focuses on four critical areas: capacity-building, strategic innovations, research and development, and donor services. All YDT IT-related programs are aimed at bridging the digital divide for under-represented youth ages 14-25. For example, The Young Minds in Motion program is a Microsoft-funded project implemented at two schools in Soweto, a black township in South Africa, and a

youth center in Arconhoek, a rural village in the Northern province. Brains 2000 is another youth-focused project for 50 out-of-school youth, involving PC engineering, Web and graphic design, and C++ programming, as well as internships for participants. Make a Connection is a Nokia-funded program targeting 100 unemployed graduates from historically disadvantaged institutions.

The first Computer Clubhouse in South Africa is located in central downtown Johannesburg, in the Market Theatre precinct. This loca-tion is part of the Johannesburg city renewal.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Lucky Mabaso has worked as a computer trainer for several community organizations, including the South African Communication and Development Institute and the IBM South Africa Reach and Teach Program. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Executive Education Institute of Johannesburg and graduated from the Soweto Media Program as a Video and Film major. Lucky’s passion for youth and com-munity development made him the perfect fit for the role of Clubhouse Coordinator, and his dream is to see the Clubhouse learning model replicated around South Africa.

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South Africa Association of Youth Clubs: Etwatwa

Clubhouse Location: 3812 Etwatwa East Ext 4 Daveyton 1520 Benoni Gauteng Province, South AfricaClubhouse Phone Number 27 11 962-2490Clubhouse Established: October 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Mokoka wa Seshabela, CEOClubhouse Coordinator: Happy Qaba

Organization Background:The South Africa Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) has as a mission to operate a comprehen-sive, dynamic and effective youth enhancement, advocacy and networking organisation working towards improvement in the quality of life of youth in South Africa. SAAYC focuses its activities in two main areas: Youth Leadership and Advocacy work. SAAYC runs programmes that cover Leadership Development Skills and Training, Policy and Advocacy for Youth Work, Computer labs, Youth Camps and Holiday programmes, Youth and Racism in South Africa, Job Creation Initiatives, HIV/AIDS training and support, and Gender Education.

Etwatwa is an informal settlement east of Johannesburg. Adjacent to a community center, the Clubhouse serves young people who live in the settlement and the surrounding rural area.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Happy Qaba has worked for the South Africa Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) since 1996 in a variety of roles, providing support to youth in career guidance and the development of life skills. She is currently studying part time at the University of South Africa to receive an Advanced Certificate for Youth in Develop-ment Workers. Her hobbies include traveling and listening to music.

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South Africa Association of Youth Clubs: Soweto

Clubhouse Location: 8480 Funani Street Phefeni Orlando West Gauteng South Africa 1804Clubhouse Phone Number: 27-83-346-2587Clubhouse Established: October 2003Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Mokoka wa Seshabela, CEOClubhouse Coordinator: Isaac SelebogoClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Poppy Mashego

Organization Background:The South Africa Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) has as a mission to operate a comprehen-sive, dynamic and effective youth enhancement, advocacy and networking organisation working towards improvement in the quality of life of youth in South Africa. SAAYC focuses its activities

in two main areas: Youth Leadership and Advocacy work. SAAYC runs programmes that cover Leadership Development Skills and Training, Policy and Advocacy for Youth Work, Computer labs, Youth Camps and Holi-day programmes, Youth and Racism in South Africa, Job Creation Initiatives, HIV/AIDS training and sup-port & Gender Education.

Based on the success of the Etwatwa Computer Clubhouse, SAAYC supports a second Clubhouse in Phefeni, Soweto. An acronym for South-Western townships, Soweto is home to over six million resi-dents and consists of 26 different townships.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Prior to joining the Clubhouse, Isaac Selebogo managed a youth center called “Youth Alive” and worked as a computer instructor. He studied both accounting and computer science in school. Isaac speaks Zulu, Tswana, and English. His hobbies include reading, table tennis, and running marathons.

Poppy Mashego has been the Assistant Clubhouse Coordinator since the Computer Clubhouse in Soweto was first established. She is from Etwatwa, and received a certificate in the Fundamentals of Computing from the Medical University of Southern Africa. Since 2000, Poppy worked in a variety of positions at the South African Youth Workers Association. She is an avid reader and enjoys table tennis and board games.

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City of Johannesburg

Clubhouse Location: 22 Selkirk Avenue, Blairgowrie, Randburg South AfricaClubhouse Established: May 2005Founding Sponsor: City of Johannesburg, Motorola FoundationCBO Contact: Wandile Zwane, Social Services Manager Clubhouse Coordinator: Sandile Mlambo

Organization Background:The City of Johannesburg is one of six Metropolitan Councils in South Africa established as a result of the transformation and democratization of local government. During the apartheid era, the greater Johannesburg region was divided into 11 local authorities, seven white and four black. The establishment of the “mega city” in 2000 was the culmination of efforts to unite the city in an equitable manner in line with the constitutional principles of a democratic South Africa. Joburg now has 11 Administrative Regions, each serving about 300,000 people.

Region 3 covers an area of approximately 147 square kilometers, and includes the main areas of Sandton, Rosebank, and a portion of Randburg. It is situated in the northeastern section of the City, and contains both the most prosperous sector in South Africa (the main providers of employment and resources) as well as those living in extreme poverty (mainly unemployed and under-resourced). The afflu-ent face of the Region often provides a façade to the social needs of marginalized groups like the unem-ployed, destitute and homeless people, orphans and young people at risk, and domestic workers’ children who live in seclusion in the backyard room of their parents’ employers. At the same time given the nature of the Region, a large number of young people -- often unskilled -- flock into Region 3 on a daily basis from nearby neighborhoods to seek employment and training opportunities.

The Region 3 Computer Clubhouse is sponsored by the Region’s Social Services Department, which has a track record of success working with young people of the community, in particular those infected by HIV/AIDS, children of domestic workers, street children, and youth who are out of school. The Youth Techno Social Development Centre in which the Computer Clubhouse is based offers programs that contribute to the building of skills, literacy, productivity, and the development of a culture of learning and technology as envisioned in the city’s comprehensive 2030 Vision. At the same time the location of the Clubhouse enables Clubhouse members to have easy access to potential employers within Region 3. The Clubhouse location adjoins a public library and a clinic, providing multi-disciplinary and integrated services to the community.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Born in Soweto, Sandile Mlambo majored in history and art at high school. After high school, he went to Allenby Campus to study Television and Film Studies. After graduating he worked 3 years as a Produc-tion Coordinator for Certain Projects, a local production company, that specialised in television educational programs for children. There he managed to direct some of the episodes for the program called AV Active where children and school teachers were introduced to other resources of teaching and learning using audiovisuals. Sandile then moved on to work as a freelance production coordinator/director for different production companies. In 2003 Sandile enrolled in a computer programming course at the national institute of information technology and received a certificate in MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer). In 2004 he was employed as a training coordinator for the City of Joburg in the Social Services Department and he is currently working on implementing the Computer Clubhouse Model for the City of Joburg.

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Fitzroy Learning Network

Clubhouse Location: 198 Napier Street Fitzroy 3065 Victoria, AustraliaClubhouse Phone Number: 613 9417-2897Clubhouse Established: October 2001Founding Sponsor: William Buckland FoundationCBO Contact: Anne Horrigan-Dixon, Program Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Libby Henstock

Organization Background:The Fitzroy Learning Network is a multi-cultural Neighbour-hood House in inner-city Melbourne. The area is typical of many inner city urban areas in Australia. During the 60’s there was a huge shift out to the suburbs and many inner city areas were left with declining populations. Consequently a large number of High Rise flats were built to house the increasing number of Asian immi-grants and lower income earners. The area today is still dominated by these high-rise flats where immigrants, refugees and low-income earn-ers live.

The Fitzroy Learning Network exists to serve the underprivileged communities of Fitzroy - in particular the families of refu-

gees, recent immigrants and asylum seekers. The Computer Clubhouse at Fitz-roy Learning Network is a natural extension of the activities that are provided for the people of Fitzroy. Most of the children who attend have parents who have been associated with the Network at some stage.

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China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

Clubhouse Location: No.11 4th Section Renmin South Road Chengdu, Sichuan Pro. China 610041Clubhouse Phone Number: 86-28-85231455Clubhouse Established: July 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Wenlian Li, Program DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Pei Zhang (Maggie)

Organization Background:The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization of Chinese scientific and technological workers. Founded in 1958, CAST has now developed into the country’s largest umbrella organization in science and technology, consisting of 168 national academic

and professional societies and over 3,600 societies at provincial and city levels, as well as branch associations formed in 31 provinces and about 3,000 prefectures, cities and counties. The major tasks of CAST are to promote public understanding of science and the advance-ment of science in the country through organizing science educational activities and academic exchanges, awarding prizes to outstanding scientific and technological workers, carrying out continuing educa-tion and training, and cooperating with the organizations of other countries. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs of CAST, supported by a large number of natural science societies affiliated to CAST and the local CAST organizations, is engaged in organizing vari-

ous science education programs for adolescents aiming at enhancing their scientific literacy. The major pro-grams of the Department include: China Adolescent Science and Technology Innovation Contest, National and International Science Olympiads, and Non-formal Education Project in rural areas for poor children in cooperation with UNICEF. The Department functions include coordination, demonstration, research, training and service in the field of science education in China.

Chengdu Computer Clubhouse was founded as a cooperation between CAST and Intel (China) Company, undertaken by Sichuan Association for Science and Technology, the local branch of CAST. There are a lot of primary schools, middle schools and 4 universities around the Clubhouse, from which most of the Members and Mentors come.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Pei Zhang (Maggie) graduated from Chengdu University of Science & Technology in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in Commercial English. She was a volunteer at a TV station for welcoming foreign guests in 2001. Before she came to the Computer Clubhouse, Maggie was a secretary in a company and a part-time teacher in middle school. Through teaching she gained useful experience on how to work on youth. As the coordi-nator of the Chengdu Computer Clubhouse since April 2003, she has the responsibility for Clubhouse opera-tions and cultivates a deep interest in children and youth for science education, especially IT education. Maggie would like to try her best to learn and share what she has learnt with all her friends in the whole Clubhouse family.

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Katha Khazana

Clubhouse Location: A-3 Sarvodaya Enclave New Delhi 110 017, IndiaClubhouse Phone Number: 91-11-652-1752Clubhouse Established: December 2001Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Geeta Dharmarajan Clubhouse Coordinator: Parvinder Kaur

Organization Background:Founded in 1988, Katha endeavors to spread the joy of reading, knowing, and living among adults and chil-dren. Katha includes programs such as Shakti Khazana, an empowerment program for adolescent girls and women, Tamasha Roadshow!, a learning program for street children and youth, and a school for children and

youth ages 0-18. In 1992 Katha started a campaign against child labor, and found that parents, especially mothers, given the choice would send their children to schools instead of work. Katha sees working children and youth as students with special needs, and has devised a special pedagogy that takes their special needs into account. Today this program involves over 1300 students. The education and train-ing at Katha are supported by many other family support programs, to make sure that once a youth is brought into the program, s/he stays in education until the completion of the course. Other family support programs include income-generation programs for women, vocational training for adolescents and women, child care for working

mothers, preschool for siblings of those children who were staying back home to look after the younger lot, and many more such initiatives. These efforts are supported by advocacy, mobilization, and sensitivity awareness work.

The Computer Clubhouse at Katha Khazana is located in the Govindpuri slums, one of the most densely populated slum clusters in Delhi. Govindpuri is an area of acute poverty and unemployment, as well as poor resident health and low levels of education. Many of the teachers and staff at Katha came first as students, then were given the opportunity to seek a career in Katha. This has ensured continuity, greater empathy, and commitment. Katha Khazana is open 24 hours a day.

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Children’s Lovecastles Trust (CLT)Clubhouse Location: Jakkur Post and Village Yelahanka Bangalore India 560064Clubhouse Phone Number: 91-80-856-2191 Clubhouse Established: April 2003Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Bhagya Rangachar, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Sandhya GattiClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Harish Poovaiah

Organization Background:Children’s Lovecalstles Trust (CLT) is an organization dedicated to extending educational facilities to the children of the government school in the rural area of Jakkur and its 10 neighboring villages. The mission of Children’s Lovecastles Trust (CLT) is to build conducive, interactive, and creative environments in educa-tion through community awareness, nutrition aids, and alternative educational means to support children’s education. The “CLT Way”is to: · Share your dream and let it be shaped and owned by everyone. · Let your ideas be fluid. · Make your ideas and programs visible, direct and easy. · Encourage community participation so they understand, feel and experience. · Identify interested and committed community volunteers. · Give community volunteers specific roles and spheres of control. · Build overall awareness towards the children’s right to education. · Encourage direct involvement of the community in the development of schools. · Empower the community to ensure that they begin to “own the programs”

The facility encompasses various mediums of learning like art, theater, music and technology - all integrated with each other - in an effort to make learning an enjoyable and fun-filled activity. The Computer Clubhouse is a great platform for young people to explore their ‘Tech-talents’ through individual or community-based projects and a great opportunity to build personal, interpersonal and life skills! The mentor-to-member and member-to-member approach lends itself to impacting upon the members’ confidence levels, encouraging them to explore new avenues that would open new doors to education and future careers.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Sandhya Gatti chose teaching as her career immediately after her Arts graduation and realized that this job was her ‘calling in life’. A teacher of English Language and Social Sciences, she always believed that having a sensitive understanding of the youth and their needs was more important than any qualification to educate today’s children. Equipped with a Bachelor’s in Education and Masters in Social Work and Educa-tion, Sandhya loves to experiment with innovative teaching methodologies and make learning exciting for the young. Being a Coordinator, she finds the CLT Clubhouse a perfect platform for innovative teaching and learning. From being typically resistant to technology in the beginning, Sandhya now strongly supports the young Clubhouse Members of the Jakkur and its neighboring rural communities to master it to their advantage. And all that with a dash of FUN!

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DNew Zealand Computer Clubhouse Trust

Clubhouse Location: 51 Othello Drive Otara, Manukau City, New ZealandClubhouse Phone Number: 649 274-5807 Clubhouse Established: May 2005CBO Contact: Mike Usmar, Project ManagerClubhouse Coordinator: Kane Milne

Organization Background:Under the auspices of the newly-formed Computer Clubhouse Trust, the first Computer Clubhouse in New Zealand opened in temporary quarters within the Clover Park Middle School in Otara, Manukau City. A new facility is being built nearby, with support from the Mayor of Manukau City,

Project AWHI (a New Zealand Community Development Char-ity), and other community collaborators. The Computer Club-house Trust is chaired by Haami (Sam) Tutu Chapman, who has worked over 30 years in Community Development throughout New Zealand and is Chairman of Houhanga Rongo Trust. Other Trustees include Ann Milne, principal of Clover Park Middle School, and John Blackham, who has had considerable involvement in the develop-ment of the software industry in New Zealand, including introducing the Innovation Market to stimulate the development of venture capital for high-tech start-ups in the late 1990s.

274 is the prefix of the telephone number that denotes the community of Otara and is used by youth in the community as a descriptor for this neighborhood. The Otara community in which the Computer Clubhouse 274 is based was classified within the last national census as the most economically poor area of Manukau City. Otara’s population is made up of predominantly indigenous Maori and many different groups from the Pacific Islands. In New Zealand the Maori word, whanau literally means extended family, however it is also often used to describe groups of people working for a common end, who are not connected by kinship. In this sense whanau is a series of rights and responsibilities, commitments, obligations and supports that include warm interpersonal interactions, shared responsibility for one another, co-operation for group ends, the sharing

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Kane Milne has worked in schools around the North Island of New Zealand for the past 8 years, as a techni-cian, web developer, coach and trainer. He has his own business providing IT support to school as well as creating videos for a number of companies overseas. Kane spent a number of years as a reviewer for New Zealand’s largest gaming website and plays flight simulations as his hobby. He also plays saxophone and percussion in an Auckland based R&B band.

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ESAyala Foundation Inc.: Mater Dolorosa ParishClubhouse Location: 2/F Mater Dolorosa Parish Bldg. 19th Avenue cor.J.P. Rizal Extension Barangay East Rembo, Makati City, PhilippinesClubhouse Phone Number: 63 2 8813185 Clubhouse Established: May 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Mario Deriquito, Division Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Maui SalangClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Eloisa Lapac

Organization Background:The first Computer Clubhouse in the Philippines is located in the Mater Dolorosa Parish in the Barangay East Rembo, one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Makati City. The Parish

is run by the Capucin brothers and serves all residents of the community with a health clinic, a shelter for boys, scholarship programs for students, and other social ser-vices, as well as the Computer Clubhouse.

The Clubhouse is overseen by the Ayala Foundation, a non-profit organization that serves as the socio-cultural development arm of the Ayala Group of Companies (AGC), one of the Philippines oldest and largest business conglomerates, with businesses in banking and financial services, telecommunications, real estate, and microelectronics. Through various social development and cultural programs, the Foundation works to fulfill the needs of the whole person, firmly believing in the human being as less an

object of charity than a cause for celebration. The Foundation was established in 1961 by Colonel Joseph McMickin and his wife, Mercedes Zobel. Then called the Filipinas Foundation, it was primarily dedicated to technical and vocational education, social science and research, livelihood and the arts. It was renamed the Ayala Foundation in the 1990s, renewing the commitment and support of the AGC. The Ayala Foundation also hosts the Computer Clubhouse at General Trias.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Maui Salang was a class teacher and dance club moderator in an all boys elementary school in Quezon City prior to being hired as Clubhouse Coordinator of the Computer Clubhouse at Mater Dolorosa Parish in Makati City, Philippines. Maui finished a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a focus on International Economics and Social Development, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education with a major in Information Technology Integration. She had been involved in a Catholic youth group for several years, which got her traveling to the provinces in the southern part of the Philippines coordinating youth camps and music workshops. Outside the Clubhouse she volunteers as a lector and commentator during liturgies and in preparing multimedia presentations and communication materials in her parish. A lover of music, she spends her free time singing and playing the guitar.

Eloisa Lacap grew up in East Rembo, Makati as a friendly and active neighborhood kid. She finished college from the University of Santo Tomas where she majored in Business Administration. Eloisa’s experience in working with the young started eight years ago when she first joined the Youth Ministry in the local church. Since then, she has become active in brainstorming, organizing and coordinating activities and programs geared for the holistic development of the youth. She loves the outdoors and likes to go snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking and camping. She also likes to show her creativity through drawing, painting, graphic design and photography.

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ESAyala Foundation Inc.: General Trias

Clubhouse Location: 2nd Floor Computer Training Center Building Brgy. Pinagtipunan General Trias Cavite Philippines 4107Clubhouse Phone Number: 63 46 5090622Clubhouse Established: August 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Mario Deriquito, Division Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Jofel JosefClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Joman Toledo

Organization Background:Located in the Computer Literacy Center of the General Trias municipality, the Computer Clubhouse

in Cavite province serves youth from a number of nearby elementary and high schools. Like the Com-puter Clubhouse in Makati City, the Cavite Club-house is managed under the auspices of the Ayala Foundation, a non-profit organization that serves as the socio-cultural development arm of the Ayala Group of Companies (AGC), one of the Philippines oldest and largest business conglomerates, with businesses in banking and financial ser-vices, telecommunications, real estate, and microelectronics. Through various social development and cultural programs, the Foundation works to fulfill the needs of the whole person, firmly believing in the human being as less an object of charity than a cause for celebration. The Foundation was established in 1961 by Colonel Joseph McMickin and his wife, Mercedes Zobel. Then called

the Filipinas Foundation, it was primarily dedicated to technical and vocational education, social science and research, livelihood and the arts. It was renamed the Ayala Foundation in the 1990s, renewing the commitment and support of the AGC. Today, the Ayala Foundation’s Center for Social Development designs, man-ages, and implements social development programs, including education, urban environment, humane settlements, and corpo-rate citizenship. The Ayala Foundation is also working to extend the benefits of recent technological developments to a greater number of men, women, and children. Through these new tech-nologies, the Foundation continues to work for the cultivation of Filipino ingenuity and talent, as well as the preservation of the rich culture, history and traditions of the Philippines.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Jofel Josef is the Clubhouse Coordinator of the Computer Clubhouse at General Trias in Cavite, Philippines. This is his first job after graduating with a BS Degree in Community Development from the University of the Philippines. As part of his practicum, he worked with the Arugaan ng Kalakasan, an NGO fighting for women’s rights and Violence Against Women awareness, doing organizing work for the Barangay Women’s Desk in Caloocan City that handles VAW cases. Jofel enjoys reading and various outdoor activities during his free time and regularly plays billiards to improve on his game.

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Good Friend Mission

Clubhouse Location: No. 2, Min-Tsu East Road Taipei, TaiwanClubhouse Phone Number: 886 2 2596-0095Clubhouse Established: December 2001Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Paul Kao, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Hung-Cheng Chi

Organization Background:The Good Friend Mission has as its goals to guide youth to lead a sound and healthy life, to prevent youth from com-mitting crime, and to provide access to knowledge and learn-ing. For over 30 years The Mission has focused its work on youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, and works primarily with school drop-outs and juvenile delinquents. Many of the youth are referred by the city of Taipei or by schools. Services

provided include counseling, social and job skills development, and team-bui ld ing . Currently the Mission serves 320 youth (ages 10-18). Funding for the Mission’s work comes primarily from the government, social foundations, the private sector, and individuals. The Computer Clubhouse is housed at the headquarters of the Good Friend Mission in Taipei City.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Chi Hung-Cheng has worked at the Good Friend Mission since 1999 when he graduated from department of Church & Society, Taiwan Theological College. Before he came to GFM, Chi worked in the university for a budget controller. In April 2002, Chi participated in the planning for the first Computer Clubhouse in Taiwan and took on as Coordinator of the Clubhouse. Chi likes traveling and tasting the delicious food in every area. By meeting the young men in the Clubhose, Chi feels himself like a young man. In his own words: “The Computer Clubhouse is full of every day novelty. This is the reason why the Clubhouse attracts me”.

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Municipality of Viborg & County of Viborg

Clubhouse Location: Rodevej 3 Viborg Denmark DK - 8800Clubhouse Phone Number: 45 8660 1415Clubhouse Established: October 2003Founding Sponsor: Municipality and County of ViborgCBO Contact: Frank Mikkelsen, Executive Director for the Children and Youth Department Clubhouse Coordinator: Kenneth Agernem

Organization Background:Viborg is a town of about 40,000 inhabitants in the region of Jutland in central Denmark. It is an old town that has been active for many years in the field of cultural activities for children. An idea emerged in 2001 in the IT-Centre Viborg to establish an after-school activity in the field of technology, with special interest in meeting the needs of a growing immigrant community. With encouragement from Learning Lab Denmark

and KulturPrinsen (Development Centre for Culture for Children and Youth), the Computer Clubhouse was founded in 2004.

Located in former military barracks, in the center of Viborg, the Club-house works closely with the KulturPrinsen Development Center, a community organization supported by the local municipalities and dedicated to the advancement of arts and culture for youth. In addi-tion to the Clubhouse, the former military complex (made up of three large buildings and a courtyard) hosts KulturPrinsen, the Animation Workshop, and a theatre group, all of which will provide even more resources to Clubhouse Members.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Kenneth Agernem has been working with youth for 10 years. First he worked in a club for youth between 10 - 18 years. Then he became a street worker working with underserved youth. He has a degree in Inter-national Marketing and is also a certified Project Leader. Kenneth also has a social workers degree aimed at working with youth. He has participated in a couple of books published by the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs. He grew up in Copenhagen but moved to Viborg in his teens. He is a musician and has toured most of Scandinavia, Germany, The UK and even Lanzerote. His passion for working with computers dates back to the days of the ZX Spectrum and the Commodore Vic 20. He began using the computer as a creative tool with the youth when he started working in the first club, especially as a creative music tool. He helped to pioneer the first internal computer club for all the clubs in Viborg. At that time he had 1 computer and 25 people standing around eagerly awaiting their turn with the CPU. But things have luckily changed now. With the Computer Clubhouse these youngsters have finally found their haven. He is very passionate about working with youth and sees himself as the man with the best job in Denmark. He speaks Danish, English and some German.

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Municipality of Ringsted

Clubhouse Location: Ahorn allé 48 4100 Ringsted, DenmarkClubhouse Established: May 2005CBO Contact: Torben Lyster Sørensen, Director of Children and Family AdministrationClubhouse Coordinator: Mathias Jørgen Mathiesen

Organization Background:Based on the success of the Viborg Clubhouse, organizers in Ringsted developed the resources and funding to establish a second Danish Computer Clubhouse in Ringsted, an old provincial town on Denmark’s Zealand Island. With around 30,000 inhabitants, in recent years Ringsted has attracted a large number of refugees and immigrants from the Middle East and countries around the Mediterranean. These newcomers often have trouble getting jobs, apprenticeships, or even vocational education. Many live in housing projects, and their children are not typically involved in after-school activities. According to a recent local report concerning the participation of minorities in after-school activities, “The parents do not have the power and energy to integrate their children into the community, because they don’t themselves have the necessary tools, and don’t know the community in which they should be integrated, or the local culture.”

The Computer Clubhouse Ringsted seeks to address the needs of this underserved community. The Club-house is based in a newly-built Cultural Center in Sondre Park, adjacent to a high school where most of the immigrant youth attend school. A center for homeless and abused women and children sits about 20 meters from the Clubhouse. Also in the Center is a theater group for youth called “The 10th Muse.” The town council of Ringsted is sponsoring the Clubhouse, with financial support from the county of Ringsted as well.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Mathias Jørgen Mathiesen worked as a Graphic designer at Kühnel Design and as a substitute teacher in Slimminge, a residential home for underserved children (ages 12-16), before assuming the role of Computer Clubhouse Coordinator in Ringsted. Parallel for about 11 years, he has been working in the Ringsted Kom-munale Ungdomsskole (a Youth Club) as a staff member on evenings and weekends. He has a degree in finance and business from Ringsted Sorø Handelsskole and was educated in graphics at the technical school of Roskilde. For several years has he been operating as a “personal adviser” under the Municipality of Ringsted for kids with social issues and from various ethnic backgrounds. In his spare time, Mathias enjoys boxing and jogging on a recreational level.

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FHTE and Förderverein CCE e.V.

Clubhouse Location: Hochschulzentrum Computer Clubhouse Esslingen Flandernstr. 101, Raum F1.-114 73732 Esslingen, GermanyClubhouse Phone Number: 49 (711) 397-4378Clubhouse Established: September 1996Founding Sponsor: FESTO DidacticCBO Contact: Hermann Kull, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Jan Vanvinkenroye

Organization Background:The Computer Clubhouse Esslingen (CCE) is one of the oldest Clubhouses in the Network, and was

inspired by a visit to the “flagship” Clubhouse in Boston by an executive from FESTO Didactic. CCE is a collaboration of the faculty of information technol-ogy of FHTE (University of Applied Sciences) under the leadership of Prof. Dr. -Ing. Hermann Kull. The foundation CCE e. V. is an organization that continues to support the Clubhouse. Founded in July 1998, its mission is the financial support and management of the Computer Clubhouse in Esslingen as well as promoting and planning its ongoing operation.

The Clubhouse is housed in -and partly supported by- FHTE, a technical col-lege in Esslingen, a small town near Stuttgart. Many students from the col-lege serve as Mentors at the Clubhouse, receiving as much inspiration from the youth as they provide themselves. The Computer Clubhouse Esslingen’s

Web site at http://www.cc.fht-esslingen.de/cce/ gives a flavor of the dynamic projects and activities taking place at the CCE, as well as the youth impact achieved.

Since its opening the Clubhouse has received wide recognition from government officials and community leaders. Its staff have been involved in numerous city-wide initiatives to increase access to technology for all the residents of Esslingen.

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Foróige, Blanchardstown Youth Service

Clubhouse Location: Main Street, Blanchardstown Dublin 15 IrelandClubhouse Phone Number: 353 1 8212077Clubhouse Established: March 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: John Cahill, Section Manager Clubhouse Coordinator: Gavin Byrne

Organization Background:Foróige is a voluntary national youth development organization estab-lished in 1952. The mission of Foróige is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own devel-opment and in the development of society. Foróige celebrates each young person as a unique creative human being capable of personal development and contributing to the well-being of others. It recog-nizes the right and obligation of every young person to become what they are capable of becoming, and to put their mark on the world. Foróige operates over 450 voluntary Foróige Clubs nationally and provides over 100 Youth Services, Projects, and Information Centres focused on disadvantaged youth aged 10-21.

Blanchardstown Youth Service (BYS), established in 1982, is funded by County Dublin Vocational Education Committee. BYS targets young people in designated disadvantaged areas in Blanchardstown, with high levels of unemployment and poverty, and low levels of educational attainment. Early school leaving, drug abuse, and juve-nile crime have been identified as significant issues in the area. BYS provides services to the local communities to enable them to develop and provide their own programs for young people. Additionally, Foróige operates 10 special projects for youth in Blanchardstown, including a drug prevention peer education program, a program for early school leavers, and a program for young people involved in crime and a teenage health café.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Gavin Byrne was born in Dublin in 1971. He studied Radio, Television, and Print Journalism before undertak-ing a BA in Philosophy at the Milltown Institute, Dublin. He joined Foróige in 1998 as a Youth Officer and was appointed Youth Information Coordinator in Blanchardstown in 1999. While coordinating the work of the Youth Information Center, Gavin also had responsibility for public relations. Gavin is an enthusiastic musi-cian and has been involved in writing, directing, and performing in a number of projects. He was appointed Computer Clubhouse Coordinator in October 2001.

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Southwest Inner-City Network (SWICN)

Clubhouse Location: Rainford Street Dublin 8 Ireland Clubhouse Phone Number: 353 1 453-6674Clubhouse Established: May 2003Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Evan Moore, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Elise Leclerc

Organization Background:Established in 1994, the South West Inner City Network (SWICN) is described as “a forum where issues affecting the South West Inner City area are identified from the point of view of the community, and joint

action is planned.” SWICN serves as a central coordinating organization through which the community identifies its own needs and engages in positive action to meet those needs. It offers an opportunity for collective action and access to exist-ing and potential resources. SWICN youth services for youth ages 10-16 are noted for engaging youth via creative media, and include dance, drama, music, arts, and crafts, all orga-nized through an informal learning framework. Programs concentrate on personal and social development, and on building self-esteem. Youth work also focuses on issues rel-evant to the young people, including drug awareness, sexual health, and self-esteem. In its work with youth, SWICN works through a process of inclusion, participation, and empow-erment so that self-development and capacity-building will

impact on the young person and their community in a positive and beneficial way. SWICN is committed to providing access to and training for all persons excluded from formal education and access to modern technology due to their social status.

The Southwest Inner City is an area of serious youth disadvantage. The Computer Clubhouse located in the South West Inner City is a partnership of SWICN, the City of Dublin Youth Services Board, and was estab-lished with the support of the MIT Media Lab Europe.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:A native of France, Elise Leclerc has worked on a wide range of projects for community based organizations in both Paris and Dublin, including a project for community safety and a European Exchange program for disadvantaged teenagers, ages 15-18. Elise has a master’s degree in American Arts and Literature as well as a post-graduate diploma in European Project Management for Non-Governmental Organizations. Her hob-bies include basketball, clay and wood sculpture, piano, art, and theatre.

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SStichting Computer Clubhuis Amsterdam: Slotervaart

Clubhouse Location: Schipluidenlaan 12 Amsterdam, 1062 HE Netherlands Clubhouse Phone Number: 31 20 488-9824Clubhouse Established: October 2000Founding Sponsor: Dutch Ministry of Interior Affairs, Amsterdam Municipality, Schiphol AirportCBO Contact: Jan Lepeltak, ChairClubhouse Coordinator: Malou Durve

Organization Background:The first Computer Clubhuis in Amsterdam was founded in October 2000, nearly 18 months after Jan Lepeltak, now chairman of the Stichting Computer Clubhuis Foundation, visited the “flagship” Clubhouse in Boston and determined to find a way to start a Clubhouse to serve under-served youth in Amsterdam. Now over four years old, the Computer Clubhuis Slotervaart is housed in a

“Junior College” in an immigrant neighborhood in Amster-dam noted for high rates of crime and unemployment.

The Computer Clubhuis Slotervaart reserves Mondays for “mei-dendag,” for girls only. Its Web site at www.computerclubhuis.org features art, music, and animation by Clubhouse Members, several of whom attended the Clubhouse Teen Summit in Boston in the summer of 2002. A sister Clubhuis, Geuzenveld, opened in 2004 after the suc-cess of Slotervaart.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Malou Durve received her masters in Media Psychology and initiated media projects known as Children’s Press Agencies and Youth Press Agencies. Through these projects youngsters got the chance to use the media to express their opinions about their own neighborhoods and living conditions. Malou is still active in setting up Youth Press Agencies in the Netherlands. Initiating projects for and with youngsters is still her goal, also in the Computer Clubhouse.

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SStichting Computer Clubhuis Amsterdam: Geuzenveld

Clubhouse Location: Alberdakade 7 1067 DD, Amsterdam Netherlands Clubhouse Phone Number: 31 20 611-2083Clubhouse Established: October 2004Founding Sponsor: Dutch Ministry of Interior Affairs, Amsterdam Municipality, Schiphol AirportCBO Contact: Jan Lepeltak, ChairClubhouse Coordinator: Roeland Scholsberg

Organization Background:The Geuzenveld-Slotermeer Urban District is situated on the edge of the city of Amsterdam, and is one of the four western garden cities of the city of Amsterdam. With over 40,000 residents, Geuzenveld-Slotermeer was built in the 1950s and is characterised by typical postwar low-rise buildings and an extremely diverse multicultural population. The area is challenged to provide ser-vices and resources to a large and growing new-immigrant population, in particular young people with limited education and job skills.

The Computer Clubhouse Geuzenveld was established based on the success of the first Amsterdam Club-house, located in Slotervaart. The Clubhuis Geuzenveld is located in a community building with a library on the first floor.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Roeland Scholsberg has a technical background and also has been involved with the Amsterdam Clubhuis since its inception. Roeland’s skills include animation, art/graphics, online publishing, photography, pro-gramming, technical troubleshooting, and web design. Roeland is also an accomplished dancer and musi-cian.

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MSpringvale Learning Center & Greater Shankill PartnershipClubhouse Location: 200 Springfield Road Belfast, BT12 7DB, Northern IrelandClubhouse Phone Number: 028 9024-2362 Clubhouse Established: May 2005Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Mary Lyons, CEOClubhouse Coordinator: Declan MartinClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Clara Rivera

Organization Background:The Belfast Computer Clubhouse is a collaboration among West Belfast Partnership Board, Spring-vale Learning, and the Greater Shankill Partnership. These groups represent the Nationalist and Loyalist communities in West Belfast. During Northern Ireland’s troubled history, West Belfast has been one of the areas most affected by violence and sectarian tension. As a result the area has suffered from serious economic and social disadvantage. The community groups involved in the efforts to locate a Clubhouse in Belfast have a long history of seeking to improve both the social and economic environment in their communities, including collaboration on cross-community ini-tiatives.

The West Belfast Partnership Board is a partnership seeking to involve everyone who works and lives within West Belfast in the task of generating economic, social, physical, and cultural develop-ment in an inclusive and accountable manner. Springvale Learning currently offers young people and unemployed adults opportunities to train and work. The Greater Shankill Partnership is committed to the physical, social, and economic regeneration of the Greater Shankill area.

Springvale Learning is responsible for operations of the Computer Clubhouse, while the other organizations assist in oversight, funding, and volunteer recruitment. The Clubhouse is located in the Springvale Learning Centre at Springfield Road, which is on the peace line between the Falls and Shankill Roads. An outreach center is located in the Spectrum Centre of the Greater Shankill Partnership, just on the opposite side of the peace line. In the longer term it is envisaged that the Clubhouse would be located in a new development between the Springfield Road and the Shankill Road - spanning the division between the two communities.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Declan Martin worked for four years in the field of Information Technology before serving as an E-Learning Facilitator for an online learning program in Springvale Learning, Belfast. Subsequently he was a Grants Officer for the Big Lottery Fund, where he was responsible for assessing and managing grants to non-profit organizations. He holds a degree in physics from Queens University, Belfast, has accredited online mentor-ing qualifications, and is an associate member of the Institute of IT Trainers. Declan has a particular interest in music technology.

Prior to assuming the role of Computer Clubhouse Assistant Coordinator, Clara Rivera has worked with chil-dren and youth conducting art workshops in underserved communities in the Philippines as well as teach-ing at a School for the Hearing Impaired in a period of 4 years. She holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines, majoring in Visual Communications, and a Master in Multimedia Design from the Sydney College of Arts.

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Instituto Dom BoscoClubhouse Location: Praça Coronel Fernando Prestes, no. 233 Bom Retiro São Paulo, BrazilClubhouse Phone Number: 55-11 3228-7999Clubhouse Established: December 2002 Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Padre André Cunha de Figueiredo, DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Pérola Barranco de AlmeidaClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Juliana Pinho Santos

Organization Background:Founded in 1919, Instituto Dom Bosco is a non-governmental organization whose main goals are:· Offering and developing educational and caring activities for children and teens from poor families who live in personal or social risk;· Offering and developing courses to enhance professional skills;

· Offering moral, civic, and humanitarian education, pro-moting cultural activities and dedicating works to pro-mote and help human beings as part of society.

The Computer Clubhouse at the Instituto Dom Bosco is in the neighborhood of Bom Retiro in downtown São Paulo. Other programs offered include cultural activities and meals to approximately 500 children and teens, vocational training for 630 teens with courses ranging from general mechanics to electrical projects, and “Espaco Gente Jovem,” a youth community space.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Pérola Barranco de Almeida was born in São Paulo and comes to the Computer Clubhouse with an extensive background in both technology and youth work. Pérola graduated with a degree in languages from the Universidade de São Paulo, as well as getting a degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the Faculdade de Tecnologia de São Paulo. Pérola is also a specialist in Clinical and Institutional Psycho-Pedagogy at Uni-versidade Bandeirante de São Paulo. She worked as a trainee at Viacao Aerea São Paulo for two years, and for four years worked as an educator in the Espaco Gente Jovem (youth program) at Instituto Dom Bosco, prior to becoming Clubhouse Coordinator. Pérola speaks English, Spanish and some German, French & Italian, besides her native Portuguese.

Juliana Pinho is a former Clubhouse Member, now in the role of Assistant Coordinator. Juliana studied Administrative Techniques in Instituto Dom Bosco - Bom Retiro and Informatics at the Escola Logus Infor-mática in São Paulo. She has participated in activities at Instituto Dom Bosco since she was 6 years old and was one of the first youth to join the Computer Clubhouse, where after a while she became a peer Mentor. For her leadership skills, Juliana was invited to the Teen Summit 2004 in Boston. She also helped with the Latin American Regional Workshop held in São Paulo in 2004. Juliana is knowleageable in several Clubhouse tools and particularly enjoys design software, be it for graphics, web or sound.

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Bradesco Foundation & Cidade Escola AprendizClubhouse Location: Jardim Conceição Av B, 338, Jardim dos Trabalhadores Osasco, BrazilClubhouse Phone Number: 55 11 3592-3515Clubhouse Established: September 2004Founding Sponsor: Intel, Bradesco FoundationCBO Contacts: Nivaldo Marcusso, Educational Technology Manager, Bradesco Yael Sandberg Esquenazi, Director, AprendizClubhouse Coordinator: Natacha CostaClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Giovani Leonardo Schiavini

Organization Background:Bradesco Foundation is a non-profit organization created to offer basic, professional and adult education to underserved communities. An emphasis on high quality, use of modern educational technology, and involvement of local community are three main components of their strategy. The results attained since 1956 have received recognition from many Brazilian and international institutions; for example, Harvard Uni-versity has pointed to the Bradesco Foundation as an international refer-ence for community help organizations.

The name Cidade Escola Aprendiz brings together the words “city” (cidade), “school”(escola) and “apprentice- learner” as a synthesis of the concept that the whole city should be seen as a learning environment. Created in 1997, Cidade Escola Aprendiz is a non governmental organiza-

tion that aims at the dissemination of new learning and teaching methodologies. For that, the organization goes far beyond the classroom using Art, Communication and Technology as tools for social inclusion. In summary, Cidade Escola Aprendiz sees itself as a laboratory of innovation in community education.

The Jardim Conceição Computer Clubhouse is located in the Community Center Nossa Senhora das Graças in one of the neediest areas of Osasco, a city nearby São Paulo.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Natacha Costa was born in São Paulo and came to the Computer Clubhouse with significant experience in education of children and youth and in community development. Natacha has a degree in psychology from the PUC-SP (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo). She developed and coordinated several proj-ects in public and private schools such as the Project of Open School in São Paulo and also in internation-ally renowned NGOs like Projeto Axé and Safe Kids Brazil. Most recently, Natacha has been working with Cidade Escola Aprendiz, the NGO chosen to run the Clubhouse for its experience in informal education with emphasis in creativity, self-expression and youth protagonism.

Giovani Leonardo Schiavini joined Aprendiz to participate in their first community project in 2001 as an apprentice and has assisted in Aprendiz’ technology and education programs since 2002. That year, he also collaborated in aftershool projects for the school Professor Antonio Alves Cruz through the Fenix Associa-tion for the Development of Education and Culture. Giovani is currently studying Social Sciences at the Pon-tifícia Universidade Católica (PUC-SP) and is finishing a course in Art-Education at the Instituto Brincante in São Paulo; he still finds time to play with a percussion group called Viralatisse, including a performance at the last Carnival.

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Fundación Compartir: Museo de los Niños

Clubhouse Location: Carrera 48 No. 63-97 Bogotá ColombiaClubhouse Phone Number: 571 225-7587 Clubhouse Established: November 1999Founding Sponsor: Fundación CompartirCBO Contact: Ximena Rojas, Director, Museo de los NiñosClubhouse Coordinator: Carolina OrjuelaClubhouse Coordinator: Juan Manuel Lleras

Organization Background:The Computer Clubhouse at the Museo de Los Niños is one of the oldest Computer Clubhouses

in the Computer Clubhouse Network. It came about through the collaborative efforts of a Clubhouse Mentor at the “flagship” Clubhouse in Boston, together with support from the Fundación Com-partir and the leadership and board of the Museo. The Computer Clubhouse is housed in the Museo de Los Niños, and serves youth ages 8-18 in a vibrant, creative environment.

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Fundación Compartir: Suba Compartir

Clubhouse Location: Transv. 120 No. 148-52 Bogotá ColombiaClubhouse Phone Number: 571 697-7217Clubhouse Established: April 2002Founding Sponsor: Fundación CompartirCBO Contacts: Gustavo Pulecio Gomez, General Manager Javier Pombo, Education Manager Clubhouse Coordinator: Oswaldo Ospina

Organization Background:Based on the success of the Computer Clubhouse at the Museo de los Niños in Bogota, the Compartir Foundation decided to support the establishment of a second Clubhouse in Bogota. The Clubhouse is

housed in the Suba housing project, and serves low-income residents on the northern edge of the city of Bogota. Suba Compartir also consists of a school, health clinic, library, and other resources for youth and adult residents of the community.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Oswaldo Ospina is a Colombian economist. He came to the Clubhouse with several years of experience working on community projects. His technical background is in animation, web design and graphic design. Oswaldo enjoys very much reading and going to the movies.

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CEDES Don BoscoClubhouse Location: Colegio CEDES Don Bosco Concepcion Arriba de Alajuelita 500 mts sur de la escuela Carmen Lyra Alajuelita, Costa RicaClubhouse Phone Number: 506 828-7948Clubhouse Established: August 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Lourdes Brizuela, Project ManagerClubhouse Coordinator: Raúl MoraClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Raquel Pocasangre

Organization Background:The first Computer Clubhouse in Costa Rica is housed on the second floor of the Centro de Desar-rollo y Educación Salesiano (CEDES) - Don Bosco, in Alajuelita, about 15 minutes from San Jose.

Alajuelita is home to approximately 70,000 residents, many of whom are poor and lack access to electricity, water, telephones, and paved roads. Over 50% of residents are younger than age 18, and half of all teens are school dropouts. 40% of households are below the poverty line, and 2/3 of all households are one-parent.

CEDES - Don Bosco is a large socio-educational center developed by the Don Bosco organization with support from local private institu-tions and government. CEDES offers a holistic education program directed at keeping youth off the streets, by providing academic and technical preparation, psychological and spiritual orientation, in a

wholesome, fun learning environment. For over 5 years, CEDES - Don Bosco has been dedicated to provid-ing people from Alajuelita with a school, childcare center, health center, sports fields, and other facilities. A new program is providing outreach to young women and teenage mothers.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Raúl Mora was born in San Francisco, California, but grew up in Costa Rica. Before joining the Computer Clubhouse, he worked for 3 years in the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, where he was in charge of the Macintosh computer laboratory and served as Digital Video Assistant. He taught at the University and in the bilingual school Colegio Bilngue del Valle. He also has experience in Marketing and Graphic Design. Raúl continues to study marketing in college. He loves to work with youth. His favorite sports are soccer and basketball.

Raquel Pocasangre Fonseca has a degree in Microelectronics from the Colegio Técnico Don Bosco. While she was a student there she learned about the Computer Clubhouse and became interested in this project. She is currently studying Industrial Design and forest engineering at the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica. Before the Clubhouse, Raquel cooperated with the school for disable children Centeno Guell and learned to communicate in alternate ways. Raquel likes to paint in oils and watercolors. Besides her native tongue, Spanish, she is fluent in English. In her free time, Raquel enjoys ballet dancing and yoga.

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ICOFundación Vamos: E-Mexico National CenterClubhouse Location: Palacio Postal Calle Tacuba 1, 2o. piso Ciudad de Mexico, DF, MexicoClubhouse Phone Number: 52 (55) 55-12-00-62Clubhouse Established: October 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Teresa Lanzagorta, Education Fund Coordinator, Vamos Irma Ferrera, Director, E-Mexico Center Clubhouse Coordinator: Tamara SantiagoClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Pablo Castro

Organization Background:The first Computer Clubhouse in Mexico is located at the e-Mexico National Center in Mexico City. E-Mex-ico’s mission is to help people understand technology and the use of telecommunications. It features a Center for Social Development, exhibit space, a Telco and Technology museum, a data and information digi-tal library, and event spaces for the IT industry, as well as the Computer Clubhouse. The eNC is located

in Mexico City’s historical downtown area, and is supported by the Ministries of Education and Health.

The Computer Clubhouse is under the day-to-day oversight of the Fundación Vamos, whose mission is to contribute technical knowledge and social commitment to generate and mobilize resources for strengthening initiatives that help to build social justice. Vamos supports initiatives organized to address a vari-ety of community problems, seeking for people to become aware of their own capacity to transform their surroundings and to notice the advantages of organized action. In recent years, Vamos has supported over 100 projects, including some

for indigenous women and children in Oaxaca and Chiapas, and is supporting regional development in the Northern mountains of Puebla to introduce agro-ecological techniques. In addition, in Mexico City Vamos is supporting projects in key areas: street children, women’s health, children’s day care centers, attention to indigenous migrants, and citizens’ participation in local administration. In partnership with the International Youth Foundation, Vamos is providing support for teachers and innovative educational skills with support from Lucent Technologies.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Tamara Santiago studied Administration of Free Time at the YMCA México and went on to work with very young workers, at the main market in Mexico, promoting the “right to recreational time” through ludic activities. She read about the Computer Clubhouse in a magazine and soon after started to Mentor. She was the president of the first Mentor Council in the Palacio Postal Clubhouse before becoming a Coordina-tor. Tamara likes to combine recreational programs with community development projects.

Pablo Castro is a multifaceted artist and designer with experience in film, animation and 3-D modeling among others. He has a degree in Visual Arts from the ENPEG (National School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving) at the Instituto de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. He also has training in interactive multimedia, digital graphics and stop-motion animation. Pablo learned about the Computer Clubhouse while directing a documentary that recreated the history of the Palacio Postal and became a Mentor, involving Clubhouse Members in the documentary production, before becoming the Assistant Coordinator.

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ICOFundación Vamos: PlanetarioClubhouse Location: Parque Planetario Severo Díaz Galindo Manuel Gómez Morin 401 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico 44 390Clubhouse Phone Number: 33-3698-5290Clubhouse Established: December 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Teresa Lanzagorta, Education Fund Coordinator, Vamos Norberto Alvarez Romo, Director, PlanetarioClubhouse Coordinator: Pablo PrietoClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Margarita ZacaríasClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Salvador González

Organization Background:The second Computer Clubhouse in Mexico is located at the Science and Technology Center Planetario Severo Díaz, on the periphery of the city of Guadalajara. A science museum with astronomy shows

and aeronautical displays, the Planetarium also has exhibits that allow children to test the forces and laws of nature. The Computer Clubhouse is hosted in the middle of an environment of science and technol-ogy, where mural art is as welcome as astronomical phenomena. Because of its location far from down-town Guadalajara, the surrounding community is often neglected and the Clubhouse provides an oasis for kids from nearby neighborhoods that lack similar com-munity technology facilities.

Just as its sister sites in Mexico City, the Computer Clubhouse Planetario is under the day-to-day oversight of the Fundación Vamos.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biographies:Pablo Prieto is an engineer and a philosopher who likes to use his talents fostering democratic develop-ment and working with youth. He has a degree in Industrial and Electrical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de la Laguna in Torreón and a master in Social Philosophy from the Instituto Libre de Filosofía y Ciencias in Guadalajara.

Salvador González Escamilla (Chava) was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. He came to the Clubhouse Planetario in April 2003 as a Mentor and became the Assistant Coordinator in January 2004. Chava is a professional technician in informatics and is certified in computer maintenance. He is currently studying Computer Enginnering at the UTEG (Universidad Tecnológica de Guadalajara). Chava is an avid soccer player and has organized and fundraised for several soccer tournaments for low income youth, so they can fully enjoy the game without financial worries. In his free time, Chava listens to all kinds of music, plays Reggae and draws.

Margarita Zacarías Guardado (Maggi) learned about the Clubhouse while she was working at the Planetario and started as a volunteer Mentor. She learned about child psychology, education and health at a technical school of childcare. She has taken courses to foster creativity in adolescents through toy design and has always enjoyed working with youth. Maggi is currently studying visual arts with emphasis in photography.

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ICOFundación Vamos: FARO de Oriente

Clubhouse Location: Lateral Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza s/n. Col. Fuentes Del. Iztapalapa,entre Cedros y Pinos Ciudad de México, DF, MéxicoClubhouse Phone Number: 52 55 1552-6836Clubhouse Established: September 2004Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Teresa Lanzagorta, Education Fund Coordinator, Vamos Benjamín González, Director, FARO de OrienteClubhouse Coordinator: Adelmar MendozaClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Marlene Sánchez

Organization Background:Since June 2000, the Fábrica de Artes y Oficios (FARO) de Oriente has served the community of Iztapalapa, one of the largest and poorest districts of Mexico City. El Faro is a cultural center that serves a vibrant artistic community of adults and youth, offering workshops in the visual arts, crafts, literature, welding, printing, music, dance, carpentry, theatre, and other artistic activities. Its mission is to offer free cultural products and services to the community, providing an opportunity for local residents and artists to enjoy the

esthetic pleasures of life, learn the fundamentals of the arts and trades, and become closer to ways of personal growth and enrichment. Addition to workshops led by local artists, el Faro organizes 150 artistic performances each year, includ-ing music, theatre, dance, sculpture exhibits, and film festi-vals. With an enormous open-air esplanade on the premises, el Faro can host up to 10,000 people at any one event. El Faro also has a library with nearly 15,000 books, a garden, and an exhibition hall. In 2002 el Faro won the prestigious Coming Up Taller Award, organized by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

The third Computer Clubhouse in Mexico is hosted at FARO de Oriente under the oversight of Fundación Vamos. Both the local government of Mexico City, through the secretary of culture, and the federal govern-ment of Mexico through the secretary of communication and transportation converged at the opening to express their support for this and their interest in more Clubhouses in Mexico.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Adelmar Mendoza started as Assistant Coordinator at the Palacio Postal Computer Clubhouse, continued as Coordinator there and then moved as Coordinator to the FARO de Oriente Clubhouse bringing valuable experience to this Clubhouse from the very beginning.

Marlene Sánchez joined the Palacio Postal Clubhouse as a volunteer Mentor and welcomed the opportunity to be involved full time as Assistant Coordinator when the FARO de Oriente Clubhouse opened. She has a degree in psychology from the UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) where her honors thesis focused on the mother-child interaction while working on homework. Prior to the Clubhouse, Marlene worked in the Adolescent Program at the Center for Family Integral Development, running workshops on self-esteem, assertiveness and sexuality, among others. In her free time, Marlene enjoys reading, swim-ming and learning new things.

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Clubhouse Location: Calle principal El Ingenio. Escuela Fe y Alegría Al lado de la parroquia del Perpetuo Socorro Panama City, PanamaClubhouse Phone Number: 507 261-3712Clubhouse Established: May 2004Founding Sponsor: Intel, Mariano RiveraCBO Contact: Marianella Martinelli, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Rocío AlvarezClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Jayson Martínez

Organization Background:Fe y Alegría is an international movement of integral popular education and social promotion for popu-lations typically excluded. The organization seeks to build a social transformation project, based on the human values of justice, participation and solidarity. Fe y Alegría Panama has projects across the country

from urban schools in Panama City to rural develop-ment in remote indigenous communities. Through the Informatics Project, Fe y Alegría Panama shares knowledge with and gets support from Fe y Alegría’s offices in 15 other countries.

The Computer Clubhouse is located next to the Fe y Alegría School “El Ingenio” in Panama City, where kids from nearby and far away communities con-verge. The youth are mostly between 15 and 18 years old and come from marginal and socially excluded areas like Curundú, San Miguelito, Calidonia, El Chor-rillo, Tocumen, Pedregal and Las Mañanitas. These areas are characterized by the high index of juvenile violence and unemployment.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Elieth Rocío Alvarez is an architect and artist who brings her experience as a social worker and her techni-cal know-how to the Computer Clubhouse. She used to work with Fe y Alegría conceiving projects and fundraising and could not resist the temptation to shift gears when the opportunity arose to lead the Club-house.

Jayson Martínez studied accounting in college, but his real passion is working with underserved youth. He came to the Clubhouse highly recommended from Casa Esperanza where he worked for three years with kids living or working in the streets.

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AReligiosos MercedariosClubhouse Location: Parroquia de Fátima C/26 Oeste Chorrillo Panama City, PanamaClubhouse Phone Number: 507 228-3422Clubhouse Established: May 2004Founding Sponsor: Intel, Mariano RiveraCBO Contact: P. Francisco Jordán, DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: José Luis SolanoClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Gisellet Navarro

Organization Background:One of the goals of Religiosos Mercedarios is to offer social, cultural and educational assistance to groups, families and youth from marginalized areas as tools to prevent delinquency and promote personal develop-ment. The Parroquia de Fátima, where the Clubhouse is housed, is in the middle of a very needy com-munity in Panama City. Along with the Clubhouse, there are homes for boys and girls from very poor and disarticulated families, a home for the senior citizens, technical workshops, a community dining facility, and a community library.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:José Luis Solano brings his experience as a youth worker and his first hand knowledge of the community surrounding the Clubhouse. He is a technician in Electronics, Radio and TV and also studied theology at the Catholic University Santa María la Antigua. When he was a teenager he belonged to a pastoral youth group where he started as a member and then held leadership positions. Currently, he advises groups of teenagers that come to the community center in Parroquia de Fátima and conducts the church choir. Before coming to the Clubhouse, José Luis worked as a spiritual advisor for scouts. In his free time, José Luis enjoys playing with his four children, reads, listens to instrumental music and plays the guitar.

Gisellet Navarro was born in Chorrillo, Panama City, the neighborhood where the Clubhouse is located. She has been at the Computer Clubhouse as Assistant Coordinator since the Clubhouse opened. Gisellet studied accounting and graduated with honors from the National University of Panama. Previous to the Clubhouse, Gisellet worked in the community library and coordinated several youth groups in the Parroquia de Fátima. She likes outdoors activities like hiking and running, and plays the guitar.

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ELKiryat-Gat Community Center

Clubhouse Location: Matnas Shaar Darom Malchei Israel Blv. 183 Kiryat Gat 82000 Israel Clubhouse Phone Number: 972-8-6818610Clubhouse Established: March 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Sigal Pariente, Program ManagerClubhouse Coordinator: Merav Lipick

Organization Background:In Israel, community centers are multi-task, multi-age organizations for social and educational activities for adults and youth and for social groups, as well as centers for community activity focused on under-

privileged groups. They operate many pro-grams based on the community’s needs and values, aimed to improve the quality of life in the community, and to solve prob-lems, needs and wishes. Areas of activity focus on youth, culture, adult education, community communication, absorption of new immigrants, enrichment activity for youth, art classes and self-leadership activ-ity.

Since its opening in 2000, the Kiryat-Gat Community Center has become part of a chain of many community centers in all towns of Israel. Each belongs to a gov-ernmental company run by directors. The

Kiryat-Gat community centers are also operated with the help of local authorities and the “Jewish agency” organization. Every community center is a non-profit independent entity legally and economically.

Because of the needs (heterogeneous, many new immigrants) in Kiryat-Gat, the community centers will grow to be a chain of seven community centers. While open to all the citizens in Kiryat-Gat, the primary focus is on serving underprivileged youth. The neighborhood where the Computer Clubhouse is located serves a large immigrant population from Russia and Ethiopia.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Merav Lipick was born and raised in Kiryat Gat, and has a BA in Arabic literature and Middle East studies from Hebrew University. She taught Arabic in high school for one year but found she did not enjoy the formal learning setting of the classroom. Prior to assuming responsibility for the Computer Clubhouse in Kiryat Gat, Merav spent four years as manager of manpower, working with Intel. In that capacity she was responsible for the work of nearly 200 employees, and oversaw day-to-day management of their projects. Merav served as an Intelligence Officer during her service in the Israeli army.

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ELNeve Yaakov Community Center Clubhouse Location: #1 Tabenkin St. Jerusalem IsraelClubhouse Phone Number: 972 02 5849255Clubhouse Established: December 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Leah Balas, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Sigal Levy

Organization Background:The Neve Yaakov Community Center is supported by the Jerusalem Foundation, a not-for-profit community foundation that strives to improve the quality of life for all Jerusalem’s residents, regardless of ethnic or religious background. Among its activities, the Foundation has created a wide infrastructure of civic and cultural institutions, including prenatal care programs, day care centers, preschool programs, after-school enrichment activities, job training, recreation facilities, senior centers, and frail-elderly programs. The Jeru-

salem Foundation has established 18 community centers since its creation over 35 years ago.

As one of Jerusalem’s most impoverished communities, Neve Yaakov has a high number of households receiving services from the Welfare Department. Located on Jerusa-lem’s northern periphery, Neve Yaakov was an extremely isolated neighborhood for a long time. A significant pro-portion of its youth are at risk of getting involved with drugs, criminal activity, violence, homelessness, drop-ping out of school, etc. Many of these youth come from disadvantaged families, where under-education, under-employment, and poverty are the norm.

Established in 1995, the Neve Yaakov Community Center is committed to providing programs that help people during all stages of life. In particular, it feels a special imperative to concentrate on adolescent youth, who with the world opening up to them, are at a particularly exciting and vulnerable time in their lives. The Computer Clubhouse, housed in the Youth Wing of the Community Center, gives the youth of Neve Yaakov access to all-important computer and technology education, but also fosters interest in a wide variety of enrichment activities. In so doing, the Clubhouse cultivates youth leaders, who will lead both younger chil-dren and adults in the community toward the future.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Sigal Levy has several years of experience working with youth and women in social services. She spent two years as an educational counselor at the Massilah Institution for Young Women, arranging educational and social activities for girls who had been taken away from their parents’ custody by the state, and coordinating and mediating among the various parties involved. She then spent a year as a coordinator at the Mifne High School, working with adolescents who had been kicked out of formal educational settings due to difficult behavior and adjustment problems. Most recently Sigal was Director of Community and Culture Activities at Kol Ha’isha Women’s Center in Jerusalem, establishing community projects for women from disadvan-taged and marginalized sectors of society. She has a Master of Arts in English Linguistics from Hebrew University.

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ELNeve Yosef Community Center

Clubhouse Location: 1A Ha’rav Mashash St. Haifa 32167 IsraelClubhouse Phone Number: 972-4-8239413 x444Clubhouse Established: January 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Moshe Hazut, Program Manager Clubhouse Coordinator: Ziv Gevirtz

Organization Background:Established 11 years ago, the Neve Yosef Community Center is supported by the municipality of Haifa and the Israel Matnas organization. The community center’s activities are aimed at meeting the needs of the community’s children, youth, and adults. The center offers early childhood programs, a community

television program, sports and recreation, immigrant absorption programs, and a senior center, as well as the Computer Clubhouse.

The Neve Yosef neighborhood houses some 10,000 families, with low socio-eco-nomic status and a high proportion of Arab and newcomer Ethiopian and Rus-sian residents.

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Princess Basma Youth Resource CentreClubhouse Location: Al Khamail St., Building No.40 Basman Area, Raghadan Neighborhood Amman, Jordan Clubhouse Phone Number: (962) 6505-2431Clubhouse Established: December 2004Founding Sponsor: Intel, International Youth FoundationCBO Contact: Danah Dajani, DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Ammar al FakhuriClubhouse Coordinator: Suha Najjar

Organization Background:Jordan’s first Computer Clubhouse was established under the auspices of the Jordan Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD), which funds the Queen Zein Al Sharaf Institute for Development (ZENID), a network of 50 community development centers across Jordan. Jordan’s largest NGO, JOHUD was estab-lished in 1977 to alleviate human suffering caused by poverty and unemployment. It strives to reach and

maintain comprehensive and sustainable development through the enhanced participation and empowerment of Jordanians. The Fund’s outreach approach is implemented through 48 community develop-ment centers located in the 12 governorates throughout the country, and it is run in partnership with local organizations, societies and councils. Eighty five percent of JOHUD’s staff is assigned to the field and its activities are carried out by more than 8,000 volunteers, mainly women who form the women’s committee at each center and act as the liaison between management and community. Services JOHUD provides are in the areas of early childhood education, chil-dren’s clubs, youth committees, women’s committees, social, health,

environment and general awareness educational programs, literacy classes, vocational and business skills training, credit lending schemes (for low income and poor families), agricultural projects, as well as medi-cal, dental, and family services.

The Computer Clubhouse is located at the Princess Basma Youth Resource Centre (PBYRC) in Hashmi Al Shamali, a low-income neighborhood in East Amman. Launched to support youth-led initiatives, PBYRC is now Jordan’s leading institution dedicated to youth-friendly development work, and is recognised region-ally for its dynamic, innovative and empowering approach. PBYRC operates through networks of young people nationally and through the CDC youth club structures, enabling it to mobilize the resources of over 1000 trained youth-to-youth facilitators. The Computer Clubhouse at the PBYRC was inaugurated in Decem-ber 2004 by her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Suha Najjar joined ZENID as a volunteer while she was at the university undergoing her BA. A couple of years later she joined zenid staff as a part-time employee, developing training material and training on the Basic Life skills manual. After graduation Suha joined as a full time employee as the lead trainer of the Netcorps Jordan programme, providing young interns with training on facilitation skills, leadership, action research and project management . Suha has experience dealing with young people from different back-grounds and the ability to work with a range of creative media such as drama, film making and puppetry. In addition to her role as Clubhouse Coordinador, Suha is developing training material and conducting various trainings at ZENID. She holds a B.A. in Physical Therapy from the Hashemite University, Jordan.

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EWelfare Association

Clubhouse Location: Om-elsharayet Main Street Ramallah PalestineClubhouse Phone Number: 972-2-2989272Clubhouse Established: October 2003Founding Sponsor: Intel, International Youth FoundationCBO Contact: Kareem Khadder, IT CoordinatorClubhouse Coordinator: Rana A. Madia Clubhouse Coordinator: Raed Yacoub

Organization Background:The Ramallah Computer Clubhouse is facilitated by the International Youth Foundation, a global network seeking to provide worldwide resources to young people in need, as well as the Welfare Association, a foundation established to support Palestinian society in sustainable development. The Clubhouse serves

Members from Ramallah as well as from the nearby Qalandia, Al Ammari and Qadura refugee camps.

Welfare Association is a private, non-profit founda-tion established in 1983 in Geneva to support Pales-tinian society in sustainable development. Officially registered under the name Welfare Association, it has become better known in the region by its Arabic name, Ta’awoun, meaning cooperation. Its contribu-tions have totaled over $100 million for development projects from 1983-2000, a period that has spanned occupation, political transition and the state-building process in Palestine.

Welfare Association draws on Palestinians in the Diaspora and other Arabs to contribute their intellectual and financial resources toward the reconstruction and development process in Palestine. The organization is dedicated to help strengthen non-governmental and community institutions and organizations, to assist Palestinian efforts to improve the quality of services provided by social organizations, and to enhance national culture, heritage and identity. Welfare’s own assistance, and the outside donations it raises from regional and international organizations, are directed to Palestinian projects in the West Bank, Jerusalem, Gaza, the areas occupied in 1948 and Lebanon, serving the 4.2 million Palestinians in these areas.

The Welfare Association assists Palestinian development efforts through three program tracks: Culture and Identity, Human Resource Development, and Capacity-building. Assistance to the Palestinian community in Lebanon encompasses another major Welfare Association concern.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Raed Yacoub has experience teaching children and youth, especially in the Qalandia Refugees camp. His major study in computer science and technology helped him in becoming an active member and volunteer in the Qalandia Youth Activities Center. Raed joined Welfare Association in 2002. He worked in the IT Depart-ment before being selected as Coordinator for the first Clubhouse in the whole Arab world.

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ABoys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley: Compadre Branch

Clubhouse Location: 300 E. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226Clubhouse Phone Number: (480) 899-8302Clubhouse Established: February 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contacts: Ramon Elias, Executive Director Joyce Shea, Program Director

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley is a community-based organization which has the mission to provide “the best recreational and educational programs for youth and teens that encourage members, through personal and social development, to become positive, successful and productive citizens.” The focus is to serve boys and girls between the ages of 6 - l8 with an emphasis on outreach to teens, gender inclusion and family involvement. The B&G Clubs serve 12,000 youth in ten locations, with nearly 50% living close to or below the poverty level.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley were among the first Clubs in the nation to make the priority commitment to provide members with access to technology. In 2002 the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley won the first Annual Technology Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The Compadre Branch in Chandler serves a large percentage of Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, & African American youth. The Club is surrounded by redevelopment HUD housing. The school drop-out rate is quite high, and many low-income family members have not completed high school. Between 40-50% of members live close to or below the poverty level.

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ABoys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley: Thunderbird BranchClubhouse Location: 9225 S. Avenida del Yaqui Guadalupe, AZ 85283Clubhouse Phone Number: (480) 897-6247Clubhouse Established: April 2001 Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contacts: Ramon Elias, Executive Director Joyce Shea, Program Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Jon Ooms

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley is a community-based organization which has the mission to provide “the best recreational and educational programs for youth and teens that encourage members,

through personal and social development, to become positive, successful and productive cit-izens.” The focus is to serve boys and girls between the ages of 6 - l8 with an emphasis on outreach to teens, gender inclusion and family involvement. The B&G Clubs serves 12,000 youth in ten locations with nearly 50% living close to or below the poverty level.

Guadalupe is a highly under-served community near Tempe, Arizona. The high school drop-out rate in Guadalupe is 80%, and the average cit-izen has only a sixth grade education. Gua-dalupe is one of the poorest communities in Arizona, and until recently there have been few services available to youth in the neighborhood. In 2001 the Guadalupe Boys & Girls Club moved

from a facility at the local elementary school to a new, 23,000 square foot building adjacent to the Guadal-upe Town Services building and South Mountain Community College. The Computer Clubhouse was devel-oped as part of this new facility.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Jon Ooms served as the Computer Education Director at the Komatke Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley before assuming the role of Computer Clubhouse Coordinator at the Guadalupe Branch. He holds a Recreation degree from Arizona State University, with a specialization in American Humanics (non-profit youth management). Jon has been active in his church ministry youth group for many years, and spent several summers working as Recreational Director at a camp for children. Jon is a talented puppeteer, juggler, and musician, and enjoys rock-climbing in his free time.

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ABoys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley: Gila River Branch

Clubhouse Location: Gila River Indian Community Sacaton, AZ 85247Clubhouse Phone Number: (520) 562-3890Clubhouse Established: November 2001 Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contacts: Ramon Elias, Executive Director Joyce Shea, Program Director

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley is a community-based organization which has the mission to provide “the best recreational and educational programs for youth and teens that encourage members, through personal and social development, to become positive, successful and productive citizens.” The focus is to serve boys and girls between the ages of 6 - l8 with an emphasis on outreach to teens, gender inclusion and family involvement. The B&G Clubs serve 12,000 youth in ten locations with nearly 50% living close to or below the poverty level.

A daily average of 50 members between the ages of 6 and 18 attend the Gila River Branch, which opened its doors to the Gila River community in 1997. The Club draws its members directly from the surrounding com-munity. The local middle and elementary schools provide bus drops for youth, and members also walk from one of many surrounding housing projects. The Sacaton Club recently underwent major renovations, and reopened its doors in the spring of 2002. The Club added air conditioning, redesigned several of its program areas, and added a new technology center. In addition to these improvements, construction is underway to add a full-size gym and several other amenities. The new addition to the Boys & Girls Club will also be home to several tribal services, including the Youth Council.

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AValley of the Sun YMCA: South Mountain YMCA

Clubhouse Location: 222 E. Olympic Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85040Clubhouse Phone Number: (602) 276-4246Clubhouse Established: January 2002 Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Robin Jordan, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Chad Ryder

Organization Background:The Valley of the Sun YMCA was established in 1937 to put into practice programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Its core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The YMCA has a long track record of serving youth and their families. For example, the YMCA’s Thunderbird Youth Center provides programming that includes a life skills program (character development, decision-making skills), supervised recreation (basketball, dance, swimming, team sports), educational programs (homework assistance, read-ing enrichment, tutoring), community service, and cultural awareness programs (art, music, theater). The Valley of the Sun YMCA has 850 employees, of whom 200 are full-time, and provides service to over 100,000 individuals, 70,000 of whom are youth. The YMCA is the largest child care provider in the state of Arizona; its other core programs include youth sports, aquatics, residence camps, adult fitness, affordable housing, and a host of prevention and early intervention programs for youth and teens.

The South Mountain YMCA serves a low-income community; 89% of children qualify for free or reduced cost lunch at school. The community reflects a diverse population: 68% of residents are Hispanic, and 16% African-American. The South Mountain YMCA and its Computer Clubhouse are in a new building.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Chad Ryder worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley as both a Computer Graphics Instructor and Computer Education Director before being hired as the Clubhouse Coordinator at the Gila River Boys & Girls Club. He moved to the South Mountain YMCA in 2004. He has a wide knowledge of a variety of software programs, and an Associate’s degree in Visual Communication.

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APascua Yaqui Pueblo Reservation

Clubhouse Location: 7474 S. Camino De Oeste Tucson, AZ 85746 Clubhouse Phone Number: (520) 879-5870Clubhouse Established: October 2003 Founding Sponsors: Intel, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CBO Contact: Robert Valencia, ChairmanClubhouse Coordinator: Olivia Morillo

Organization Background:The Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized Indian Tribe with origins in Sonora, Mexico. The Pascua Pueblo has a population of 3,500 and is located southeast of Tucson. With an unemployment rate of 26.3% and per capita income under $23,000, conditions for the Tribe are challenging. The Tribe participates in

several successful intervention programs, including the Pima Youth Partnership, which coordinates behavioral health treatment and pre-vention services, a Boys & Girls Club located on the Reservation, and the Yoeme Youth Council, which provides opportunities for lead-ership and community involvement for teens.

The Computer Clubhouse offers youth the chance to explore their own interests and ideas through technology, and to preserve the local culture and heritage through the Computer Clubhouse is now a welcome addition to the program.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Olivia Morillo was born Hiaki/Pima and has lived on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation for 11 years with her four children. She graduated from Pima Community College with an Associates degree in Small Business Computer Science. Before joining the Clubhouse, Olivia worked for the Tribes Community Resource Lab as a Coordinator and has worked with the Tribal Youth for 4 years.

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ATucson Urban League

Clubhouse Location: 2305 S. Park Avenue Tucson AZ USA 85713 Clubhouse Phone Number: (520) 622-3651Clubhouse Established: September 2004Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contacts: Ray Clarke, President & CEO Paul LyonsClubhouse Coordinator: Jessica Zavala

Organization Background:Established in 1971, the mission of the Tucson Urban League is to assist in the achievement of social and economic equality by providing self-sufficiency resources to low-income, minority, and disadvantaged resi-dents in the greater South Park area of Tucson. The Urban League provides social, economic, and academic resources to individuals and families, serving 1,700 youth annually through a variety of programs, includ-ing a charter school and an alternative school. The Urban League also engages young people in a variety of informal activities such as field trips, art projects, health and sports activities, and community service.

The South Park neighborhood served by the Tucson Urban League was ranked #4 for high stress indicators by the Pima County Neighborhood Stress Index. Nearly half of the residents live below the federal poverty level, and the median household income is between $25,000 and $36,000. There is high unemployment, and nearly half the population is under 18 years of age. Located in the Angel Youth Center at the Tucson Urban League, the Computer Clubhouse offers youth the chance to explore their own interests and ideas.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Jessica Zavala was a math/science teacher at the Tucson Urban League for four years before assuming the role of the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator. She loves to dance salsa, cook and sew when she has time. She is fluent in Spanish.

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IABoys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley: East San Jose Club

Clubhouse Location: 2195 Cunningham Avenue San Jose, CA 95122Clubhouse Phone Number: (408) 258-7227Clubhouse Established: December 2000Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Steve Tedesco, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Ty Fitzpatrick

Organization Background:Founded in 1944, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley have helped children aspire to a brighter future by giving them a positive place to go on a daily basis. The four clubs in Silicon

Valley serve just over 6,000 young people from disadvantaged conditions. The mission of these clubs is to inspire and enable youth, especially those from disad-vantaged circumstances, to achieve their full potential as caring, productive and responsible adults.

The Computer Clubhouse is housed in the East Side Club, which has been in existence for 31 years. The club is two blocks from Overfelt High School, in one of the most under-served neighborhoods in San Jose. The facility has recently been renovated. One upgrade included the addi-tion of a TEEN Supreme Center, which offers services for career and college placement in addition to basic word processing and computer technology training.

The demographics for the East Side Club are 54% Hispanic, 19% African American, 15% Caucasian, 9% Asian, and 3% other. 64% of the young people in the club come from single-parent homes, and 78% come from homes where the combined income is under $50,000 annually.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Ty Fitzpatrick learned about the Computer Clubhouse opportunity from Craigs’ List, a Web site for non-profit organizations looking for staff and volunteers. He is a 2001 graduate from Santa Clara University in Man-agement Information Systems, and worked for six months as a youth worker at Pius XII Youth and Family Services in the Bronx before moving back to the Bay Area. He was Program Director for Martha’s Soup Kitchen for a year during college, and held internships in marking at Cisco Systems and Mercury Interactive while in school. He is skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Pagemaker, and is a gifted athlete.

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IASacramento Food Bank Services

Clubhouse Location: 3333 Third Avenue Sacramento, CA 95817 Clubhouse Phone Number: (916) 456-1980 Clubhouse Established: December 2000Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Peter Berghuis, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Charles Coger

Organization Background:Sacramento Food Bank Services (SFBS) was founded in 1976 by Fr. Daniel Madigan in the base-ment of a Sacramento church to help feed the hungry. Today, SFBS assists over 30,000 clients each year. Individuals and families receive basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter, as well as the mentoring and education needed to become successful parents and responsible members of the community. SFBS operates 9 distinct programs including Food Locker (1,500 meals provided daily

to those in need); Sunday Lunch (1,500 brown bag lunches, primarily to youth); Clothes Closet (6,000 articles of clothing are distributed per week at no charge); Community Learning Center (one-on-one instruction to 200 adult students per week); the PLACE (an after school program that includes tuto-rial assistance and recreational activities); Havens (a 10-unit transitional housing program for families with children); Mother-Baby (aids mothers with mentoring, services and supplies); Senior Bridge Builders (helps roughly 120 seniors per week with skill and educational opportunities); and Women’s Wisdom (women use art to help heal and stabilize their lives).

SFBS accomplishes its programs and mission with a team of 700 volunteers, supported by a core staff of 24 professionals in the fields of social work, education, housing management and community services. In addition to the Board of Directors that oversees the organization, each program maintains an active advi-sory board comprised of community members with expertise in the specific program service area.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Prior to joining the Clubhouse, Charles Coger worked for the youth development program, “Head Start.” Charles also worked as a Parent Empowerment Coordinator for the department of Health and Human Ser-vices and taught basic computer skills at a neighborhood learning center. He has a degree in Early Child-hood education from Cosumnes River College.

Organization Background:Founded in 1958, the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP) offers youth programs in three core areas: Academic Support, Physical Education, and Social/Life Skills Development during

after school hours and on Saturdays. In the last two years, the BGCP has made a significant commitment to adding technology to program offerings. Each new facil-ity, including the one which houses the Computer Clubhouse, has a separate Technology Center which includes digital pho-tography, videography, web page authoring and coursework to encourage members to pursue the required math and sci-ence classes that are needed to qualify for college.

The East Palo Alto facility opened in June 2000. It is a 25,000 square foot facility that provides a full range of programs to over 2,500 young people from the community. This facility, located on school district property, drew approximately 400

youth per day during its first few months after opening. The facility serves primarily low income and under-served children from the local community. The current membership for Peninsula clubs is 36% Hispanic, 34% African American, 8% Native American, 8% Multi-racial and 6% Caucasian.

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IABoys & Girls Club of the Peninsula: East Palo Alto Club

Clubhouse Location: 2031 Pulgas Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303Clubhouse Phone Number: (650) 330-1414Clubhouse Established: January 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Peter Fortenbaugh, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Malcolm HooverClubhouse Coordinator: Alex Yamamoto

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Alex Yamamoto has a background in web design and multi-media, and is a talented musician. He spent four years studying music at the University in São Paulo, Brazil, and taught drum performance and music theory at the Yamaha Music School in Hiroshima, Japan. In addition to working as a web producer, Alex also has experience working with youth at Harlem’s Youth Internet Magazine, a nationally recognized center for innovation in technology education. He also taught Macromedia Flash and Photoshop to high school youth in Harlem, New York. Alex is fluent in Portugese, Spanish, Japanese, and English.

Malcolm Hoover was born in East Palo Alto California. He attended Nairobi Day School, Belle Haven Ele-mentary and Saint Elizabeth Seton. He relocated to Philadelphia for a while, but returned to the Bay Area to attend University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied Sociology, specializing in Urban Studies and Education. He has also attended Temple University, and he was a Fellow at the Chicano Latino Policy Project at UC Berkeley. He has been in the community technology movement for ten years starting as a volunteer for Plugged In! He has been working with youth for 15 years starting with a mentoring program he ran in college. Before he joined BGCP, he worked for OICW, the YMCA, Shule Mandela and other community-based non-profits and high schools. Malcolm is the father of a ten year old son, Aaron, who lives in Phila-delphia. Malcolm loves music, gardening and backpack music. He also writes poetry and spends a lot of time on his bicycle.

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IAGreater Sacramento Urban League

Clubhouse Location 3725 Marysville Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95838Clubhouse Phone Number: (916) 286-8634 Clubhouse Established: May 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: James Shelby, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Taurus Jackson

Organization Background:The Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) was established in 1968 to promote racial equal-ity and economic opportunity for African Americans, ethnic minorities, and the under-served within the Greater Sacramento Area. The GSUL offers programs and services in the areas of

training and employment, education and lit-eracy, business development, health, and advocacy. The GSUL recently completed construction on a new, 28,000-square foot Workforce Development Center in the Del Paso Heights Community. Del Paso Heights is a large, low-income, inner-city community struggling with problems associated with extreme poverty. Pro-grams of the center target youth from low-achieving schools in a deteriorating community with few indus-tries and limited employment opportunities. The Computer Clubhouse is housed in the GSUL’s Work-force Development Center, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

The GSUL operates several programs designed to recruit and assist youth in setting and reaching personal goals for academic progress and employment skills. In addition, staff provide youth with individual case management and support to eliminate the bar-riers that would prevent them from meeting those goals, such as lack of transportation, family problems, mental health needs, and lifestyle choices. During the past five years, GSUL has graduated over 400 stu-dents with GED diplomas, 554 have completed the GSUL’s pregnancy prevention program, 600 youth have been trained in HIV/AIDS prevention, and 700 youth have participated in the National Urban League’s Do the Right Thing initiative. Youth are recruited through outreach to various faith communities, schools, local school dropout lists, juvenile probation, foster care agencies, media public service announcements, com-munity centers, continuation high schools, and word-of-mouth.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Taurus Jackson is the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator at the Greater Sacramento Urban League. Taurus is very active with the St. Paul Baptist Church Youth and Praise Dance Ministries. She enjoys spending time with her son, reading, camping, and just relaxing outside on a warm summer day.

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IAPeninsula Family YMCA at Moonridge Housing Project

Clubhouse Location: 2001 Miramontes Point Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019Clubhouse Phone Number: (650) 560-4889Clubhouse Established: October 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Laura Bent, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Kristin Flores

Organization Background:The mission of the Peninsula Family YMCA is to develop the total person in spirit, mind, and body by welcoming all people in values-based programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. The Peninsula Family YMCA uses a youth development approach that includes building quality relationships with adults, ensuring youth participation in decision-making

and leadership, building skills, and providing opportunities for commu-nity involvement.

The Peninsula Family YMCA’s Computer Clubhouse in Half Moon Bay is located in the Moonridge Housing Project, a public housing community for the agri-culture, horticulture, and fishing indus-tries. The community consists mostly of low-income migrant farm workers and their families. Most families are monolin-gual Spanish-speaking, and most young people who live there are bilingual in Spanish and English. Most of the res-idents qualify for AFDC benefits but in most cases are unable to receive them because of residency status.

In addition to the Computer Clubhouse, the Peninsula Family YMCA runs a community center at Moonridge used by children and adults for tutoring, after-school care, and other community activities.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Kristin Flores lives in San Francisco and has been working with youth for about 6 years. She has lived in California all of her life, but has lived in different parts. She grew up in Hollister, and also spent some time living in San Diego. Her hobbies are running, hanging out with friends, and playing in the sunshine.

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IABreak Away Technologies

Clubhouse Location: Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center 3980 S. Menlo Avenue, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90037Clubhouse Phone Number: (213) 763-0114 x257Clubhouse Established: January 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Joseph Loeb CEO April Warfield, Executive directorClubhouse Coordinator: Angelique Davis

Organization Background:Founded in 1992, Break Away is a non-profit Consortium for Community Technology and a Com-munity Development Think Tank which serves residents, businesses, churches, community-based

organizations, social service and health agencies, schools, and libraries with digital technologies. Since its founding Break Away has established over 200 community technology cen-ters. Most are in the Los Angeles area, with additional centers throughout Southern and Northern California as well as Hawaii, Chicago, New York, the Pirot Indian Reservation, Accra Ghana, and Lagos Nigeria. Break Away’s mission is to provide underserved communities with access to cutting-edge technologies, high-tech-nology solutions, software applications, and creative technology careers in environments that are innovative, supportive, nurturing, and safe.

Since 2004, Break Away’s programs have been located at the Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Complex, also known as the Los Angeles Swimming Stadium. Built at the same time as the nearby Coliseum for the 10th Olympiad Games of 1932, the original stadium contained 5,000 grandstand seats, ground level locker rooms and multiple purposes rooms on the second floor. Today’s structure is a three-story recreation center with two basketball courts, locker facilities, weight and fitness rooms, multi-purpose rooms, a stage, a sound studio and a kitchen, as well as a senior center, a childcare center for after-school and preschool pro-grams, a new amphitheater, and a community garden. EPICC, a City of Los Angeles Dept. of Recreation and Parks facility, presents year-round swimming, water sports, basketball and youth development programs. Other programs include performing and visual arts workshops, sports activities, and job-transition classes, in addition to the Computer Clubhouse.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Angelique Davis is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley where she majored in Ethnic Studies with a minor in Education. She’s also a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Over the years, Angelique has worked in the areas of education, youth development, community service, and technology; her pas-sions being working with youth and technology. Angelique came to Break Away in June 2002, working as a Program Manager setting up computer technology centers at sites that provide services to people with disabilities. She thoroughly enjoys this work and continues managing the program on a part time basis. When the opportunity to work in the Clubhouse at Break Away came up, she jumped at the opportunity. It was a perfect match. At the Clubhouse she is able to utilize many of her skills and talents to contribute to the Intel and Break Away efforts to provide “exploration and discovery through technology” experiences to young people in Los Angeles, CA. She enjoys working with the beautiful and energetic youth, encouraging them to take full advantage of the technology to have fun and improve their life skills.

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IAYouth Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.

Clubhouse Location: 8419 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044Clubhouse Phone Number: (323) 789-4833Clubhouse Established: January 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: James Leon Watson, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Natashka JonesClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Omar Hernandez

Organization Background:The mission of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), Inc. is to enhance personal growth and devel-opment by teaching self-confidence and career-building skills that will enable youth and their fami-lies to lead self-fulfilling and productive lives. Founded in 1990, YOU provides comprehensive

services for at-risk youth and their families in south central Los Angeles, a densely populated community charac-terized by pervasive poverty and low educational attainment. YOU serves 2,260 youth annually, of whom 64% are Latino/ Hispanic and 36% are African American, through programs, services, and activities to decrease the dropout rate, improve school attendance, increase youth employment, decrease teen pregnancy, increase post-secondary enrollment, reduce welfare dependency, and reduce juvenile delinquency.

YOU has a long track record of involving youth in leadership and decision-making. Over 200 youth are involved daily in service learning programs that range from community gar-dening to mentoring activities where youth intern with busi-

nesses, non-profits, and government organizations. Through workshops for mask-making, rap poetry, and photography, YOU provides an environment that fosters a free flow of ideas and enables youth to discover for themselves their own best learning styles, values, and modes of operating in the most positive and effec-tive manner in life.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Natashka Jones worked as an Assistant Coordinator for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (Clean and Green) prior to coming to the Clubhouse, hiring youth (ages 13-17) to clean up the community, plant trees, paint murals, and clean up graffiti. Natashka is a talented artist and enjoys spending time with her daughter and travelling. About the Clubhouse, Natashka comments, “I like the Clubhouse because it’s free-spirited. The expressions on the kids’ faces when they learn something new in amazing.”

Prior to coming to the Clubhouse, Omar Hernandez served as an Americorps volunteer at an after-school program, tutoring kids and engaging them in enrichment activities such as model-building, sports, arts, and computer learning. He also worked for the LA Conservation Corps. Omar has an AA degree in Computer Science Information Technology from East Los Angeles College and a certificate in Programming. He has skills in animation, graphic arts, robotics, and Web design, and is fluent in English and Spanish. About his experience at the Clubhouse Omar says, “I love what the Clubhouse does for the kids’ confidence. They never stop amazing me with the work they come up with. I give props to all the Clubhouse Coordinators for all the hard work and dedication they put into their Clubhouse. Keep up the great job.”

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IABoys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula: Redwood City

Clubhouse Location: 109 Hilton Street Redwood City, CA 94063Clubhouse Phone Number: (650) 364-0176Clubhouse Established: March 2002Founding Sponsor: Fitzpatrick Family FoundationCBO Contact: Peter Fortenbaugh, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Alfonso OsegueraClubhouse Coordinator: Peter Pheap

Organization Background:Founded in 1958, the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP) offers youth programs in three core areas: Academic Support, Physical Education, and Social/Life Skills Development during after school hours and on Saturdays. In the last two years, the BGCP has made a significant commitment to adding technology to program offerings. Each new facility, including the one which

houses the Computer Clubhouse, has a separate Technol-ogy Center which includes digital photography, videogra-phy, web page authoring and coursework to encourage members to pursue the required math and science classes that are needed to qualify for college.

The Redwood City facility serves primarily low income and under served children from the local community. The cur-rent membership for Peninsula clubs is 36% Hispanic, 34% African American, 8% Native American, 8% Multi-racial and 6% Caucasian.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:At age 10 Alfonso Oseguera joined the Redwood City Boys & Girls Club as a member. Born and raised Red-wood City, Alfonso now serves the community that helped him through his own childhood and adolescence. He has a Cisco Certified Network Associate’s degree and an A+ Certification (Computer Technician), and is currently attending Cañada Community College, where he is working on his Associate’s degree in computer science. In addition to his technology experience, Alfonso brings a great deal of youth experience to his work. He comes from a large family and enjoys recreational sports such as soccer, basketball and football. Alfonso is also a talented musician and enjoys creating music in his free time.

Peter Pheap has been a Computer Clubhouse Coordinator in Redwood City, California for about three years. His favorite softwares are Reason, Pro Tools, Sonar, Sound Forge, Acid, and Adobe Premiere.

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IABoys & Girls Clubs of N. San Mateo County: South San Francisco Club

Clubhouse Location: 201 W. Orange South San Francisco, CA 94080Clubhouse Phone Number: (650) 589-7090 x15Clubhouse Established: March 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Norman Martin, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Mark GopezClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Joe Villarta

Organization Background:The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs North San Mateo County is to inspire young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive,

responsible, and caring citizens. The organization operates three Boys & Girls Clubs and serves over 3,500 youth per year. At the South San Francisco Club, the membership is diverse; 35% Latino, 20% African American, 30% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 15% Caucasian. Over 50% of members are considered very low-income, as measured by receiving free lunches at school. Over half come from single-parent households.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Mark Gopez has been on the staff of the Boys & Girls Club in South San Francisco since 2001, first provid-ing tech support and more recently serving as the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator. He has an Associates’ Degree from Heald College’s School of Technology, and came to the Clubhouse with a knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, and many other popular Clubhouse software applications. Mark worked for two years as an associate producer and engineer at Tech TV in San Francisco, and has always been interested in music and design.

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IACenter for Fathers & Families

Clubhouse Location: 2251 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95822Clubhouse Phone Number: (916) 424-3237 x215Clubhouse Established: April 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Rick Jennings II, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Michael Lampkins

Organization Background:The Center for Fathers & Families was founded in 1993 to provide enrichment and educational resources to equip each member of the family with the information and skills necessary to promote a strong, nurturing, and loving family life. For the past ten years the Center has responded to the needs of fathers and their families by offering programs and services that lead to family growth,

enrichment, and empowerment. In addition to the pro-grams that the Center offers for fathers, it also concen-trates on educating youth with the goal of preventing unprepared adolescent parenting. The Center offers pro-grams that concentrate on the education, development, and advancement of youth to aid them in becoming responsible adults.

The Center targets youth who attend local middle and high schools in the Meadow View community, an older, suburban community in South Sacramento that is grow-ing in diversity and complexity. A recent influx of South-east Asian and Russian refugees has led to crowding in housing and local schools, which are the lowest perform-

ing in the Sacramento City School District. 36% of the students are Asian-Pacific Islander, 28% are Afri-can-American, 20% are Hispanic, and 10% White. Direct social services to the area are limited and very fragmented, leaving vast parts of the community uncovered.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Michael Lampkins is a native of Oakland and graduated with honors from Oakland Technical High School in 1997. He has a long history of involvement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and in 1995-96 was recognized as the Pacific Region’s Youth of the Year. Prior to becoming the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator at the Center for Fathers and Families, Michael served as Director of Youth Services at the Center. Previously he worked as Program Coordinator for the Youth Services Program at Meadowview Community Action, Inc. Michael is an articulate advocate for young people and community development, and has a deep passion for youth work.

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IAEden Youth & Family Center

Clubhouse Location: 680 West Tennyson Road Hayward, CA 94544Clubhouse Phone Number: (510) 785-6738 Clubhouse Established: April 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Gail SteeleClubhouse Coordinator: Sandy Moniz

Organization Background:Eden Youth and Family Center was founded in 1978 with the mission to improve the quality of life for children, youth, and their families. Now 25 years later, Eden is the primary umbrella agency in Southern Alameda County to provide services and advocacy for youth. Services include a tutor-

ing and homework club, mentoring, health and dental care, and counseling. In addition, The Center’s cooperative service deliv-ery system provides support and counseling for teen parents and quality child care for young women who wish to continue their education. The tattoo removal program supports teens who wish to leave the gangs, and the Narcotics Anonymous Teens Group assists those who are trying to deal with addiction. Alternative education opportunities are offered for those who have had little success in the traditional public schools: Community Day School for high-risk junior and senior high students, and Project Hope, an independent study program for those who have dropped out of school and now wish to get their diploma.

Eden Youth and Family Center’s programs are specifically designed to serve under-represented youth. South Hayward is a particularly impoverished area. 98% of all students in the three closest elementary schools receive federally subsidized lunches. The South Hayward census district is one of the most diverse populations in the Bay Area. 48% of residents are Latino, 14% African-American, and 12% Asian and Pacific Islander. South Hayward is a gateway community, with recent immigrants from around the world, includ-ing sizable communities from all Indochina and Central American countries, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. The East Indian population is significant. Youth from Eritrea and Western Africa also attend local schools, where 54 different languages are spoken in students’ homes. The Center draws youth from all these ethnic groups.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Sandy Moniz started out as a Clubhouse Mentor and move on to Assistant Girls Day Coordinator before assuming the role of Education Technology Director for Eden Youth and Family Center. Sandy left the corpo-rate world to go into education with over 30 years of computing experience. Prior to her tenure at Oracle Corporation, she went back to school to get her Bachelors Degree in Management at St. Mary’s College. She graduated with an A.A. in Business Data Processing from Chabot College and holds a California Vocational Education Teaching Credential in Management Information Systems, Project Management and Commercial Photography. Her passion for life is reflected in her touring around the world in 2002 taking pictures, and she is currently writing 2 books and has submitted many articles and pictures for publication. She was recently published in the Winter 2004/2005 edition of Nature Photographer with her article on Victoria Falls by air. Sandy recently spent the holidays working in a village in Zambia teaching the young people how to take pictures with a digital camera. She’s an avid scuba diver and enjoys working on her house. Her love for computer software including graphics is reflected in her ability to teach it from the heart.

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IACommunity Youth Center

Clubhouse Location: 217 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94118Clubhouse Phone Number: (415) 386-8855Clubhouse Established: May 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel and Macromedia CBO Contact: Sarah Wan Clubhouse Coordinator: Johnny K Ngai

Organization Background:Community Youth Center-San Francisco was founded in 1970 by concerned members of the Asian American community in response to an escalation in gang violence and crime in San Francisco’s Asian population and the lack of services to address these issues. For over thirty years, CYC has

been serving economically disad-vantaged high-risk and at-risk Asian youth (ages 11-25) and their families through a comprehensive counseling program with a youth development focus. In 2000 CYC changed its name from Chinatown Youth Center to Community Youth Center-San Francisco to better reflect its scope of ser-vices and the diverse population it serves. The agency’s core programs include: early intervention/crisis counseling (youth and family), education (parenting, domestic violence, tutoring, a County Community School), prevention (juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, crime, gangs, substance abuse), and employment services through-out San Francisco. Each year CYC serves over 2000 youth and their families. Its

target population primarily includes economically disadvantaged youth that are at high-risk for gang mem-bership, juvenile delinquency, and poverty. Its offices are open from 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays, and CYC has recreational outings and community events during the evenings and on the weekend.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:After six years working in the information technology field, Johnny Ngai developed skills in computer hard-ware, software and network technology. He is also experienced in Microsoft Windows Server with MCSE certificate. In his free time he likes to try out new software like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Linux. He has put up a Linux server for hosting his own web site and e-mail with web access.

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IAOCCUR Eastmont Computing Center

Clubhouse Location: 7200 Bancroft Ave Oakland, CA 94605Clubhouse Phone Number: (510) 382-0555Clubhouse Established: November 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Tony Fleming, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Karrima Muhammad

Organization Background:The Eastmont Computing Center (ECC) was created by OCCUR (Oakland Citizens’ Committee for Urban Renewal), a 47-year-old grassroots community-based organization founded to develop and support projects that revitalize Oakland’s neighborhoods and empower its citizens. Established

over five years ago, ECC is based at the former East-mont Mall, and is part of a model public service/retail facility that supports a broad range of community ser-vices, including senior services, Welfare-to-Work, Head Start, and an alternative school. ECC’s mission is to pro-vide access to technology to residents of under-served communities in Oakland; to create learning, leadership, and career opportunities for youth; to encourage youth to stay in school, pursue higher education, and to step forward as leaders and advocates in their areas of inter-est; to help participants develop their own interests and uses for technology, and in the process to develop core competencies; and to create programs that support new instructional delivery systems and innovation.

There are over 180,000 people living in the ethnically diverse community within three miles of ECC. Almost 40% of the community consists of youth with critical needs. More than 30% of the youth live in poverty. With a 25% high school dropout rate, they face unemployment rates greater than 30% or work at low-income jobs. Surrounding areas have been identified as Juvenile Crime Hotspots. ECC provides a safe place for learning, creating, and career-focused skills training, and is recognized as the premier technology center in the East Bay in addressing the Digital Divide. ECC has received wide recognition for its efforts and support from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Hewlett Packard, Macromedia, Cisco, and many others.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Karrima Muhammad has a BS in Computer Science from California State University and worked for several years as a math and computer science instructor at Muhammad’s University of Islam. She was Community Outreach Director for the Howard University Student Association in Washington D.C., and has been on the staff of ECC since early 2002.

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IABay Area Community Resources

Clubhouse Location: 1115 Third Street, Suite 2 San Rafael CA USA 94901Clubhouse Phone Number: 415-454-8065 Clubhouse Established: March 2005Founding Sponsor: Intel, Autodesk, Marin Community CBO Contact: Rachel Watts Clubhouse Coordinator: Elisa Mendoza

Organization Background:The mission of Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) is to promote the healthy development of individuals, families and communities. There are three core components to their mission: (1) Pro-vide direct services to promote healthy development; (2) Encourage volunteers to provide service

to their community; and (3) Build and strengthen all of the communi-ties served, so that community members and institutions can affect change. BACR’s 30-year history began as a school-based counsel-ing program focused on preventing substance abuse. Today, BACR’s programming spans six counties and provides a wide range of youth development, mental health, enrichment, academic assistance, and alcohol and drug prevention services. BACR delivers over 350,000 hours of service annually to more than 20,000 youth, adults, and families. The organization employs 150 full-time staff and over 1000 interns and volunteers, and works with a large population of immi-grant youth in San Rafael, primarily Latino.

The Computer Clubhouse is located at 1115 Third Street in San Rafael, which is home to the Marin Youth Center. Other programs housed there include the Teen Environmental Media Network and the Huckleberry Teen Health Program.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:John MacLeod has been making technology accessible and available to youth and communities for over twenty years. He started his technology career at Autodesk becoming the worldwide sales director for the first four and half years of the company. When he left he wanted to work with youth. With his daughter he started FastForward (www.fastforwardweb.com) a monthly tabloid magazine that is by kids, for kids and about kids. Next he started a non-profit DigiQuest Learning which was a tech lab for youth and non-profits. John became the Clubhouse Coordinator for the san Rafael Clubhouse in March, 2005, and enjoys working with Flash, Photoshop, Go-Live and Lego Robotics.

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South East Family Center YMCA

Clubhouse Location: 2190 Jet Wing Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80916Clubhouse Phone Number: (719) 622-3574Clubhouse Established: July 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Ted Rinebarger, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Martine Vogel

Organization Background:The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region provides outreach programs at over 70 locations throughout the El Paso County, and served over 47,000 youth ages 6-17 in the past year. The YMCA serves everyone, regardless of race, gender, faith, or socioeconomic status, through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Programs oper-ate during convenient hours for families -- before and after school, in the evenings, and on week-ends.

The Southeast YMCA project, where the Computer Clubhouse is located, is next door to Sierra High School. This new facility, opened in March 2002, allows the YMCA to increase services to

the Southeast area, the most under-served community in Colorado Springs. The Southeast area is densely populated, with lots of multi-unit housing, a low median household income, a large senior population, 30,000 children under age 18, and a highly transient military population.

The Computer Clubhouse complements the YMCA’s other core programs for youth, including swim lessons, camp, child care, youth mentoring and teens, and youth sports that emphasize teamwork and positive values. The YMCA also encourages youth and teens to explore projects together through experiential learning in programs such as Youth and Government, Youth Leadership Institute, Earth Service Corps and Achievers. Informal learning environments that bring together volunteers, staff, and community participants have been a central part of the YMCA’s work since its inception in Colorado Springs 123 years ago.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Martine Vogel worked in technical support for Gateway and ran her own business in application develop-ment and system administration before deciding to return to youth work in the role of Computer Clubhouse Coordinator at Southeast Family Center YMCA. She has a degree in Social Sciences from the University of Southern Colorado, holds an Advanced Training Certificate in Information Systems Programming from DeVry Institute, and is a licensed teacher. Martine taught English as a Second Language courses for high school students both in the United States and in Taiwan before deciding to pursue her interest in technology. Martine enjoys hiking and rock climbing in her free time and speaks four languages fluently.

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Gold Crown Foundation

Clubhouse Location: 150 South Harlan Street Lakewood, CO 80226 USAClubhouse Phone Number: 303 233 6776 x 226 Clubhouse Established: May 2004Founding Sponsor: Gold Crown Foundation CBO Contact: Fran Baker, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Adrian CollierClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Joan Pacos

Organization Background:The Gold Crown Foundation was founded in 1986 by Denver Nuggets coach, Bill Hanzlik, and Colo-rado business leader Ray Baker with the mission of educating youth and the community through sports and enrichment programs. The Computer Clubhouse is part of the new Gold Crown Field House, which also features six full basketball courts, two classrooms, and a learning center. The Clubhouse and the rest of the Field House are open to all youth in the Lakewood area, many of whom come from low-income families and under-served schools. It is projected that the Field House will host 300,000 people annually.

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Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley

Clubhouse Location: 215 Bonney drive Alamosa Colorado USA 81101Clubhouse Phone Number: (719) 589-9694 Clubhouse Established: November 2004Founding Sponsor: Intel, El Pomar FoundationCBO Contact: Julie Mordecai, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Aaron Miltenberger

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley serves youth at the greatest risk in some of the poorest counties in Colorado. A rural area with a 50% ethnic minority composition, the San Luis Valley has limited resources. Unemployment substantially exceeds the Colorado average, and 23% of families live in poverty. Starting as a grass-roots movement from a need expressed by a group of high school students,

the Alamosa Club was built in 1992. Today there are three Club locations, Alamos, La Jara, and Monte Vista.

The Alamosa Club, home to the Computer Clubhouse, serves around 100 youth per day, ages 6-18. The Club moved into a new facility in 2000, and expects that the Com-puter Clubhouse will help attract more teens to the center. The Club collaborates closely with Tu Casa to provide youth counseling, and with Adams State College and Mi Animo for interns and mentors.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Aaron Miltenberger has been the coordinator for the Computer Clubhouse in Alamosa, Colorado since August of 2004. He brings to his work a passion for the outdoors and the variety of activities possible in southern Colorado: mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping, skiing, snow-shoeing, and so on. A long-time vegetarian, Aaron is working actively towards self-development through a series of practices including Yoga, Meditation, and Conscious Living. He brings an enthusiasm for exploring, creating, and investigating life to his work in the Clubhouse. Reflecting this enthusiasm, Aaron reports about his job on the Clubhouse Village, “Let me say, I love it: the kids, the technology, the wonderful people I work with. This is one of the most incredible jobs ever!!”

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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington: Eastern Branch Clubhouse Location: 261 17th Street SE Washington, DC 20003Clubhouse Phone Number: (202) 546-0949Clubhouse Established: May 2001Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Tim Sheahan, Project DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Tanya Robertson

Organization Background:Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) is the largest affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington is one the metropolitan Washing-ton region’s largest youth service organizations, and after 117 years, one of the oldest and most respected. Its mission is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, with an emphasis on at-risk youth, build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults.

As the highest priority, education is the anchor of the service delivery. In 1998, Boys & Girls Club implemented an Education Initiative designed to provide intensive after-school remediation through computer-aided instruction for youth at risk of failure in disadvantaged communities. BGCGW Clubs serve over 35,000 youth annually between the ages of 6 and 18. The clubs are designed to meet the need of the communities they serve. Clubs throughout the metropolitan area come in a variety of shapes and sizes. BGCGW Clubs are located in BGCGW owned buildings, high schools, elementary schools and public housing facilities.

The first Computer Clubhouse in D.C. is at the Eastern Branch, located in Ward 6 and serving as the strategic hub of the inner-city operations in D.C., which is comprised of three additional clubs in public housing and two in public schools. The Eastern Branch is a traditional freestanding club facility with a registered membership of over 900 youth.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Tanya Robertson has a broad background with experience in various areas, all of which have allowed her to work with youth in some capacity or another. Tanya is a graduate of the Washington Hospital Center Trauma Services Paramedics Program, where she obtained her National Registry Certification in Paramedics and Advanced Life Support. After having graduated, Tanya pursued a career in the private school sector working with at-risk youth, teaching computers, science and visual arts. She is also a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP+I). Tanya formerly attended Howard University and is currently attending Trinity College pursuing a BS in Information Systems. She has had considerable teaching and computer experience working for such prestigious organizations as the Academy of Ideal Education and the Marcus Garvey Academy of Arts & Sci-ences. In her last position Tanya was the Program Coordinator for the Youth Opportunity Movement (a feder-ally funded grant overseen by local government aimed at providing at-risk youth with the skills needed to become self-sufficient adults). Over the years she has participated in many diverse activities but she always seems to find a way to work with youth no matter which path she takes.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington: FBR Branch

Clubhouse Location: 1901 Mississippi Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20020Clubhouse Established: May 2005 Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Neil OwensClubhouse Coordinator: Andrea Copeland

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington is the second largest affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with 20 Clubs and five group homes throughout the metropolitan Washington area. The mission is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds build confidence, develop character, and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults. The newest

Boys & Girls Club to join the BGCGW family is at the Town Hall Education, Arts, and Recreation Campus (THEARC), located in Ward 8 in the Anacostia area of Southeast Washington, a tra-ditionally underserved community where the average income is 60% less than the metropolitan Washington average. Over half of the children under age 18 live in jobless families, and 42% of adults are without high-school diplomas. At the time of THEARC’s ground-breaking, there were only 2 libraries, 9 ill-equipped playgrounds, and no movie theatres to be found any-where east of the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington.

A collaboration among a number of nationally recognized pro-grams, THEARC is a 110,000 square foot campus including

plans for a theater, music and dance studio, art and film studio, health care facility, fitness and exer-cise room, library, job training area, community meeting area, and multi-purpose rooms. THEARC will serve over 7000 youth and their families living within a one-mile radius of the center. The Boys & Girls Club facility at THEARC houses the Computer Clubhouse.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Andrea Copeland previously served as the Technology Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Vir-ginia in Suffolk VA. For five years she worked as a summer recreation leader for the City of Suffolk, work-ing with youth ages 11-15. She has a BS in Information Systems and Decision Sciences from Virginia State University, and served as a Resident Assistant while in college. Andrea has been a member of the Black Data Processing Association and the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale, and is a certified peer mediator.

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Clubhouse Location: 181 N.E. 82nd St. Miami, FL 33138 Clubhouse Phone Number: (305) 759-2542Clubhouse Established: March 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel, United Way of Miami-Dade CountyCBO Contact: David Harder, Executive Director Brenda Trigg, Program Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Carolina Kaufman

Organization Background:The Little Haiti Housing Association (LHHA) is an organization dedicated to providing decent, affordable housing as a basis for improving the quality of life for the residents of Little Haiti. LHHA believes

that to be effective, a holistic strategy must be imple-mented to help low-income families move up and out of poverty and improve the surrounding neighborhood. Toward that end, LHHA provides services in five different areas, including housing rehabilitation, home ownership education, tenant services and education in Haitian Creole, rental project development, and community-build-ing issues. In 1997 LHHA decided to begin developing youth-oriented activities, including an after-school stud-ies program and a youth art and cultural studies program in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami. LHHA first began exploring the develop-ment of a Computer Clubhouse in 1998, in collaboration with the Computer Clubhouse Network staff in Boston.

LHHA exists in a community where the digital divide is pronounced, as the majority of residents are recent immi-grants from Haiti, or first generation Haitian-Americans. Little Haiti is also arguably the poorest community in Miami, with an average household income of $14,142 and a poverty rate of 45.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 20%.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Carolina Kaufman joined Little Haiti Housing Association as Computer Clubhouse Coordinator after several years as Coordinator of the Computer Clubhouse at the South Boston Boys & Girls Club and the e-Equality Clubhouse in Miami. Prior to that she worked at The Computer Museum coordinating community outreach and mentored at the Flagship Clubhouse. Fluent in Spanish and English, Carolina is a graduate of graduate of Wheaton College and is a talented artist.

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AYWCA Miami

Clubhouse Location: 351 NW 5th Street Miami, Florida 33128Clubhouse Phone Number: (305) 377-9922 Clubhouse Established: January 2003Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Eileen Maloney-Simon, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Chris Brignolle

Organization Background:The YWCA mission draws together members that strive to create opportunities for women and their families.

For over 80 years the YWCA has been a leader in deliver-ing services to women and their families in the Miami-Dade community. Services have evolved to meet the growing needs of families in the areas of youth program-ming, health awareness, childcare, employment assis-tance, and other social services. The YWCA’s youth programs specifically address challenges such as expo-sure to crime and violence, drugs, teenage pregnancy, and peer pressure and equips youth with the necessary skills to make positive choices. The YWCA prides itself on being a multi-ethnic, multicultural community-based

organization that has promoted the empowerment of women, volunteerism, and assistance for the disen-franchised. Over the years its focus has changed from being primarily a residential and recreational pro-gram for women to providing much-needed holistic services for women and their families.

The Computer Clubhouse at the YWCA serves youth (ages 10-18) in the surrounding Overtown, Wynwood, and East Little Havana neighborhoods, which are culturally diverse but share common problems of poverty, unemployment, teen pregnancy, violence, and isolation. Overtown is 88.2% African-American, Wynwood 59.2% Hispanic with 24.2% Non-Hispanic White, and East Little Havana 92.1% Hispanic.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:(Jacques) Chris Brignolle has been with the YWCA for four years, first as a sports specialist, then as a job counselor, and then as a case manager working with neighborhood teens. Most recently he was appointed Computer Clubhouse Coordinator, to which he brings a passion for youth and a love of technology. “Fluent” in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere, Chris is also a talented musician and artist. Chris has a diploma in Architectural Design from George Westinghouse High School and an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kings Borough Community College in Brooklyn, New York.

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Clubhouse Location: 1353 Dupont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30317Clubhouse Phone Number: (404) 688-0809Clubhouse Established: August 2001Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Clarence Jones, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Bilal WaajidClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Barchrisha Batemon

Organization Background:Founded in 1994, the Whitefoord Community Program is dedicated to the mission of ensuring that each child living in the Whitefoord (Edgewood) community is equipped with everything she or he needs to succeed in school. The goals that anchor this mission are:

· Improving school readiness and performance, integrating and coordinating relevant social programs to support the family.· Developing resident leadership skills and capacity.· Ensuring the accountability and sustainability of the Whitefoord community.

To this end the Whitefoord Community Program has developed wrap-around support services for children and their families living in the Whitefoord community, including Health Clinics at the local elementary and middle schools, a Child Development Center, a Family Resource Center, and a Family Learning Center. The goal of the Family Resource Center is to strengthen families through services designed to conserve family and community life, such as parenting classes. The Family Learn-ing Center takes a holistic approach to the educational efforts of children and families through family literacy programs, after-school programs, and the Computer Clubhouse.

Since its inception the Whitefoord Community Program has successfully supported families in the White-foord community, 70% of whom are African-American. The median age of the population seems to be get-ting younger; currently 69% of mothers are 24 years old or less. 20.5% of families are headed by a single mother. The median household income in the Edgewood community is $12,500, compared to the broader city of Atlanta at $22,275, making the children in the Whitefoord/Edgewood community among the most economically disadvantaged in the city of Atlanta. The efforts of Whitefoord Community Program have been to assist families to remain intact and to provide an opportunity for economic uplift through education. The program has specifically focused on children and their educational success as a strategy to positively change the community.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Bilal Waajid has worked at the Whitefoord Community Program since January 2002, first as Assistant Coor-dinator for the Bike Rite Project, an after-school program for 25 middle-school boys, and now as Computer Clubhouse Coordinator. Bilal is a talented artist who is proficient in computer-based graphic design but also works in charcoal, clay, and is a muralist, as well. He has extensive experience working with youth in both school and after-school settings. Bilal is a member of the National Society of Black Engineers and graduated from Morehouse College in May 2003 with a major in math.

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Clubhouse Location: 659 Auburn Avenue/Studioplex, Suite 251 Atlanta, GA Clubhouse Phone Number: (404) 522-9690Clubhouse Established: May 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Gwendolyn Brown, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Nikki Abdul-Mateen

Organization Background:Genesis Prevention Coalition is a solution-based network com-mitted to strengthening the spiritual, physical, economic, and emotional health of families and communities through advo-cacy, education, and service. Its aim is to facilitate the maximi-zation of resources, especially human capital, for the purpose of nurturing “at-risk” youth and preventing unemployment, vio-lence, drugs, crime, and teen pregnancy. Genesis provides services to youth as a component of in-school curriculum, after-school programs, summer employment and training initia-tives, in-house internships, and special events. The Gen-esis Computer Clubhouse is located at Studioplex, a

mixed-use artists/commercial/live/work facility which was designed to serve as a community resource for creative and technological devel-opment in an under- served area of Atlanta. Studioplex is home to three digital graphic studios, numerous artists, two marketing produc-tion firms, and a post-production house, all excellent sources of Men-tors, as well as the county-supported Art at Work program for youth at risk.

Studioplex is within walking distance from Austin Thomas Walden Middle School and Grady High School, where the median income of families of children inattendance is $24,000. Additionally, 40% of families in the neighborhood are receiving some form of federal assistance.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Nikki Abdul-Mateen completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Information Systems at DeVry Uni-versity in Atlanta, GA. She comes to the Clubhouse with various experience working with youth. Nikki has been a Youth Supervisor for youth ages 14 -16 in an entrepreneurial program through the Cornell Coopera-tive Extension and House Coordinator for an independent living group home for young adults, ages 16-21. Her technical work experience includes Earthlink and Delta Technology. One of Nikki’s goals is to increase opportunity, technological fluency, and confidence in as many youth as humanly possible. She expects to accomplish this through the creation and utilization of innovative, responsible technology.

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ISEast St. Louis Children’s Foundation: Christian Activity Center Clubhouse Location: 540 North Sixth Street East St. Louis, IL 62201 Clubhouse Phone Number: (618) 874-5615Clubhouse Established: June 2002 Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Chet Cantrell, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Roger WaeckerleClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Tawana Chairs

Organization Background:Established in 1998, the East St. Louis Children’s Foundation (ESLCF) is a non-denominational organization comprised of business, community, and civic leaders who are working to make a difference in the lives

of children and in our own future. ESLCF provides resources, funds, goods, and time to the Christian Activity Center, one of the oldest and most successful youth and child services pro-viders in East St. Louis. East St. Louis leads the nation in child poverty, with 58% of children living in “extreme poverty” compared to the national average of 17%. The Christian Activity Center is adjacent to the Samuel L. Gompers Housing Project in the Olivet Park area, one of the poorest neighborhoods in East St. Louis. The unem-ployment rate is 20%, and 60% of all students drop out of high school before graduating.

The Computer Clubhouse is housed in a new, two-story addition to the Christian Activity Center, which also houses The Wellness Center, bringing regular health services and education to children and families, and an Indoor Playground, expanding recreation facilities for CAC’s growing primary grade population. Each day CAC serves nearly 250 children through a wide range of programs, including tutoring, computer train-ing, recreation, after-school snacks, health care, wellness education, and leadership training for children and youth ages 6-18. Its mission is to welcome and care for all the children, youth, and families in the neighbor-hood, helping them to learn and grow so that they might realize their potential and dreams.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Roger Waeckerle was a volunteer and part-time instructor at the Christian Activity Center’s computer center for a year before being appointed Computer Clubhouse Coordinator. He has a BS in Education from South-ern Illinois University-Edwardsville and studied Computer Information Systems at Southwestern Illinois College. Roger specializes in both technical computer work and in teaching and empowering young people to make the most of technology and information. He volunteers at his church and has three children. Roger enjoys golf and hunting in his free time.

Tawana Chairs is the Assistant Coordinator at the Christian Activity Center Clubhouse. She started this posi-tion in February 2003. She is also an alumna of the Christian Activity Center. She has worked as the Literacy Assistant for the Cahokia School District and as a kindergarten teacher. She attended Southern Illinois Uni-versity at Edwardsville, Illinois and received her bachelors in Sociology with an emphasis in Employment Relations. Her hobbies are: shopping, spending time with her children, jogging, exercising , going to the movies, bowling and hanging out with friends.

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ISJackie Joyner-Kersee Boys & Girls Club

Clubhouse Location: 1400 Division Ave. East St. Louis, IL 62204Clubhouse Phone Number: (618) 482-8951Clubhouse Established: June 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel CBO Contact: Rick Lewis, President/CEOClubhouse Coordinator: Carmen Cannon

Organization Background:The Jackie Joyner Kersee Boys & Girls Club provides educational and recreational programs that assist in promoting the rebirth of East St. Louis. East St. Louis is recognized as one of the most impoverished com-munities in the United States. 54% of households have an income below $15,000, and 60% of residents are living on public assistance. The lack of major industry coupled with a high unemployment rate has created a sense of disenchantment for the youth of the community. Many find themselves captives of their environ-ment and this mental captivity has led to low-test scores, absenteeism, increased drop-out rates, crime, and a number of indicators synonymous with a distressed community.

Utilizing five core program areas - Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Develop-ment, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation - the Jackie Joyner Kersee Boys & Girls Club:

· Creates a safe haven for youth;· Inspires maximum potential in youth;· Provides a positive atmosphere to foster self-worth, motivate, and nurture leadership skills;· Encourages and assists in academic enhancement;· Provides an array of health and fitness activities; and· Enriches the lives of youth through various arts.

In 2001 the Club served over 3000 youth between the ages of 6-18, making the Center “the place to be.” The Computer Clubhouse is located in a two-story building in the Orr-Weathers Public Housing Project. Jackie Joyner Kersee Boys & Girls Club is partnering with the East St. Louis Housing Authority to operate the facil-ity.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Carmen Cannon has worked at the Jackie Joyner Kersee Boys & Girls Club since 1999, as Community Out-reach Coordinator and more recently as Computer Clubhouse Coordinator. She is a native of East St. Louis and graduated from Lincoln Senior High School and from Harris Stowe State College with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. She worked for several years at the Casino Queen, while volunteering for a variety of community projects. Carmen has classroom teaching experience and also worked as an activity therapist and counselor for youth with special needs.

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ISABJ Community Services, Inc.

Clubhouse Location: 1818 E 71st Street Chicago Illinois USA 60649Clubhouse Phone Number: (773) 667-2100Clubhouse Established: Opening 2005Founding Sponsor: Intel, City of Chicago CBO Contact: Dr. Vivian R. Jones, Founder/CEOClubhouse Coordinator: Victoria BradyClubhouse Assistant Coordinator: Rodney Bonner

Organization Background:ABJ Community Services was founded in 1992 and is named in loving memory of founder Vivian Jones’ mother, Annie B. Jones. The mission of ABJ Community Services, Inc. is to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of families, children and senior citizens by offering effective health and human services. The agency was founded on the philosophy that family, love, and support are needed for children and adults to improve their overall quality of life. The belief is when these three foundations are in place, families can develop, grow and become contributing citizens. Throughout its history, ABJ programs have been consid-ered a safe haven for families. Today, ABJ serves more than 5000 people per year and has become a front runner in advocating for the people of the community of which it serves.

Since 1994, ABJ Community Services, Inc. has partnered with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to provide loving foster homes for children who have been removed from their biological families. ABJ has committed to assist IDCFS in its goal to provide loving homes to all children and through intensive case management services, return children to their biological families when deemed appropriate. ABJ cur-rently serves 700 children in its Foster Care Program. Foster care services currently offered by ABJ include Foster Care Recruitment, Foster Home Licensing and Training, Case Management Services, Family Reunifi-cation, Adoption, and Subsidized Guardianship. Other services provided in the foster care program include Counseling and Therapeutic Services, Educational Services, Independent Living Preparation, Foster Parent Training, and Parenting Skills Training. ABJ also offers a comprehensive approach to mental health services. Therapists work to preserve and strengthen families by offering in-home as well as on-site services. Current services include Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Child Therapy, and Group Therapy. All of ABJ’s programming utilizes strengths-based approaches to learning and change.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Victoria Brady has worked with youth for more than 20 years. She loves working with young people and helping them develop positive expectations for the future. She has had the opportunity to direct numerous theatrical plays featuring young children, teens, and adults. Victoria has found the arts to be a powerful agent for affecting a positive change in youth and adult behavior. She is a professional singer who has traveled throughout the United States and abroad. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to work in such a unique program that embraces young people’s creativity.

Rodney Bonner enjoys working with youth and teaching them skills in technology. He has conducted numerous workshops to help children learn audio and video techniques. He has also had the opportunity to work with youth in after-school programming. Rodney welcomes the opportunity to be involved in the innovative Computer Clubhouse Program.

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Clubhouse Location: 4213 W. Madison Chicago, IL 60624Clubhouse Established: Opening 2005Founding Sponsor: Intel, City of Chicago CBO Contact: Almetris Stanley, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Christopher Hammond

Organization Background:WYTEC (Westside Youth Technical Entrepreneur Center) serves as a bridge from the business sector to the youth in the community to let them know that they have choices other then drugs, gangs, and violence. WYTEC also serves as a ray of light in the West Garfield community, an African-American community (97%) which is home to nearly 5000 youth between 10 and 18 years of age. West Garfield has been described as one of the worst neighborhoods for youth ages 8 to 17 years old, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Only 22% of the 24,095 residents of the West Garfield residents have a high school diploma. The teen pregnancy rate is 29%, and half of area adults are unemployed.

Since 2000 WYTEC has sought to revitalize the business community from the inside out, empowering com-munity residents through entrepreneurship education, technology training and the development of life skills to improve the quality of their lives and to assist in leveling the global business arena. WYTEC provides many programs and services that help area youth and adults learn the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced work environment. These programs include entrepreneurship education; a college readiness pro-gram to provide tutoring, mentoring, SAT preparations skills, computer training and college tours; GED classes; and a Life Skills Program/Etiquette to help youth and adults develop social skills that focus on eti-quette, financial literacy, public speaking and image.

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Pleasant View Gardens Boys & Girls Club

Clubhouse Location: 1100 East Fayette Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Clubhouse Phone Number: (410) 342-1782Clubhouse Established: May 2002Founding Sponsor: Intel, Hewlett PackardClubhouse Coordinator: Anthony Mason

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Maryland is a neighborhood facility-based organization that works daily to assist youth of all backgrounds in developing their self-esteem and character. The Clubs serve more than 1000 members in the inner-city of Baltimore, offering them what they

need and want most: adults who respect and listen to them; a safe environment where they can have fun and be them-selves; and interesting, constructive activities that channel youth-ful energy into challenging pursuits.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Maryland has three permanent sites and two outreach programs in Baltimore City. 90% of the club members live in single parent households with incomes at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Baltimore City has some of the country’s highest rates of homicides, teen pregnancy, juvenile crime, and drug use.

In response to the needs of the community, Hewlett Packard worked with the East Baltimore Empowerment Zone to develop a three-year Community Technology Partnership plan. BGCCM was selected as one of the community partners for Hewlett-Packard’s $5 million Digital Village project. Led by the Maryland Center for Arts and Technology, Baltimore’s Digital Village is a collaboration of several community organizations, gov-ernment agencies, businesses and schools to fulfill a vision of e-living, using technology to support workforce, commu-nity, and housing development, and educational opportuni-ties for all ages. The Boys & Girls Clubs were selected as a Digital Village collaborator because of their reputation for providing innovative quality programs for at-risk youth in Baltimore. The Computer Clubhouse at the Pleasant View Gardens Boys & Girls Club is a key component of this ini-tiative. The Clubhouse also serves youth from the historic after-school McKim Center, diagonally across the street from the Boys & Girls Club.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Anthony Mason is a student at Morgan State University majoring in Electrical Engineering. He is an Alum-nus of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Anthony is a second deacon Gemini born in the year of the horse.

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Museum of Science

Clubhouse Location: One Science Park Boston, MA 02114Clubhouse Phone Number: (617) 589-0462Clubhouse Established: July 1993Founding Sponsors: Intel, Hewlett Packard, Lotus/IBM, ReebokCBO Contacts: Ioannis Miaoulis, Executive Director Gail Breslow, Manager of Youth and Community ProgramsClubhouse Coordinator: Marlon Orozco

Organization Background:The mission of the Museum of Science is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and society. To accomplish this edu-cational mission, the staff, volunteers, and Trustees of the Museum are dedicated to attracting the broadest possible spectrum of participants, and involving them in activities, exhibits, and pro-

grams that:

·Encourage curiosity, questioning, and exploration;·Inform and educate;·Enhance a sense of personal achievement in learning;·Respect individual interests, backgrounds, and abilities; and·Promote lifelong learning and informed and active citizenship.

The “flagship” Computer Clubhouse was founded in 1993 by The Computer Museum (now part of the Museum of Science, Boston) in collaboration with the MIT Media Laboratory. For more than ten years the Clubhouse has served

youth from Boston’s inner-city neighborhoods, providing them with opportunities to explore their own ideas, develop skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology. Using the “original” Clubhouse as a model, the Computer Club-house Network since 1995 has supported the development of com-munity-based Clubhouses around the world, providing thousands of youth with access to resources, skills, and experiences to help them succeed in their careers, contribute to their communities, and lead outstanding lives.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Marlon Orozco was a Member and then Mentor at the “flagship” Computer Clubhouse prior to coming on-board as the full-time Computer Clubhouse Coordinator in 1997. He grew up in Chelsea, MA, and worked in the mid-1900s as a community activist for ROCA (Reach Out Chelsea Association), Chelsea Human Ser-vices Collaborative, and La Comision to increase voter registration and address other city issues. Marlon is a talented artist and draftsman, and graduated from Northeast Metro Technology High School with a Draft-ing Certificate. Fluent in a variety of graphic design and web programming languages, Marlon is currently working on a B.A. in the Management of Human Services from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. He is the father of two.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston: Blue Hill Club

Clubhouse Location: 15 Talbot Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 Clubhouse Phone Number: (617) 474-1050Clubhouse Established: April 1996Founding Sponsor: Reebok FoundationCBO Contacts: Linda Whitlock, CEO Jean Comeau, Director of Program Services Daphne Griffin, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Yvette Proenza

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s mission is to help boys and girls develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. To achieve this, it offers a variety of programs, activi-

ties, and support services designed to assist in the educa-tional, emotional, physical, and social development of youth ages 6-18, without regard to social, ethnic, or religious back-ground. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston was founded in 1893 and serves over 7,000 members in Dorchester, Roxbury, Charlestown, Chelsea, and South Boston. The BGCB offers a wide spectrum of programs that take place in a safe, secure environment, that meet educational and emotional needs, that both challenge and nurture youth, and that give children the opportunity to interact with positive role models.

The Blue Hill Computer Clubhouse was one of the very first Computer Clubhouses and was the first Com-puter Clubhouse in a Boys & Girls Club. The Computer Clubhouse was founded with support from the Reebok Foundation and other Boston-area funders. The Blue Hill Computer Clubhouse is located in one of the poorest neighbor-hoods of Boston. In a community with the largest concentra-tion of school-age children in the state, over 17,000 youth below the age of 18 live within one square mile of the Club. 33% of the children live below the poverty level, 61% of the children live in single parent households, 35% of the adult population lacks a high school diploma, and 10% of girls ages 15-19 are teen par-ents. Based on the success of the Blue Hill Computer Clubhouse and its impact on young people’s lives, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston has successfully sought funding to support Computer Clubhouses at its other four Clubs.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Yvette Proenza was named Computer Clubhouse Coordinator in May 2002. Yvette previously worked as a consultant, developing web content for small businesses and eBay. She also was a technology trainer for Bunker Hill Community College working with students to build technology fluency. Yvette has also worked in the non-profit sector running summer technology programs with Mel King at Tent City and working with the City of Boston’s Community Learning Centers.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston: Roxbury Club

Clubhouse Location: 115 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119Clubhouse Phone Number: (617) 427-6050 x241 Clubhouse Established: April 1997Founding Sponsors: Executives of Putnam Investments Harcourt General Charitable FoundationCBO Contacts: Linda Whitlock, CEO Jean Comeau, Director of Program Services Andrea Swain, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Murray Bass

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s mission is to help boys and girls develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. To achieve this, it offers a variety of programs, activities, and support services designed to assist in the educational, emotional, physical, and social develop-ment of youth ages 6-18, without regard to social, ethnic, or religious background. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston was founded in 1893 and is comprised of five Clubs, in Dorchester, Roxbury,

Charlestown, Chelsea, and South Boston.

The Roxbury Boys & Girls Club’s Computer Clubhouse was one of the very first Com-puter Clubhouses in Boston, and is located in the Dudley Station area of Roxbury. The population is 56% African-American, and 26% Hispanic. According to census data, over 50% of residents lack a high school diploma, and the youth poverty rate is 48%. The Rox-bury Boys & Girls Club serves over 250 youth per day, through programs in aquatics, social recreation, ath-letics, education, and technology.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Murray Bass was named Computer Clubhouse Coordinator in September 1999. Murray has spent almost 20 years in the technology field. He previously served as a corporate trainer developing curriculum and training modules. He was also an IT Director for various law firms in the Boston area. As the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator at the Roxbury Clubhouse, he has helped the Clubhouse become involved in many partnerships, ranging from computer camps to collaborations with Boston Public Schools.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston: South Boston Club

Clubhouse Location: 230 West Sixth Street South Boston, MA 02127 Clubhouse Phone Number: (617) 268-4301Clubhouse Established: April 2000Founding Sponsors: Executives of Putnam Investments Harcourt General Charitable FoundationCBO Contacts: Linda Whitlock, CEO Jean Comeau, Director of Program Services Harry Duvall, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Anderson St. Louis

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s mission is to help boys and girls develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. To achieve this, it offers a variety of programs,

activities, and support services designed to assist in the edu-cational, emotional, physical, and social development of youth ages 6-18, without regard to social, ethnic, or religious back-ground. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston was founded in 1893 and is comprised of five Clubs, in Dorchester, Roxbury, Charlestown, Chelsea, and South Boston.

The South Boston Computer Clubhouse is in the heart of the South Boston community. This Clubhouse has become a central point for many community initiatives that otherwise do not have a facility to serve their clients or programming infrastructure. South Boston, once a predominantly white community known for racial tensions and divi-siveness, has changed markedly in the past decade. Now, over 35% of the members of the Boys & Girls Club in South Boston are Latino.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston: Charlestown Club

Clubhouse Location: 15 Green St. Charlestown, MA 02129Clubhouse Phone Number: 617-242-1775 ext. 245Clubhouse Established: April 2001Founding Sponsors: Executives of Putnam Investments Harcourt General Charitable FoundationCBO Contacts: Linda Whitlock, CEO Jean Comeau, Director of Program Services Jenny Atkinson, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Danielle Martin

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s mission is to help boys and girls develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. To achieve this, it offers a variety of programs, activi-ties, and support services designed to assist in the educational, emotional, physical, and social development of youth ages 6-18, without regard to social, ethnic, or religious background. The

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston was founded in 1893 and is comprised of five Clubs, in Dorchester, Rox-bury, Charlestown, Chelsea, and South Boston.

The Charlestown Computer Clubhouse is located in the Boys & Girls Club’s Ansin Youth Center, a newly renovated building near the Bunker Hill Monument, which for-merly served as a church. Connected to the main Boys & Girls Club building by an underground passageway, the Charlestown Ansin Youth Center offers teens access to the Club’s swimming pool, gym and climb-ing wall, library and homework help ser-vices, and community gathering space.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Danielle Martin was appointed Technology Director of the Charlestown Technology Program and Computer Clubhouse in October 2001. Previously, she worked in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s administrative offices as a Web designer and Development Associate. Her background is in web based training, developing custom training products and tools to be utilized on the web. Danielle has volunteered for Boy Scouts of America providing various trainings on leadership and character development. Danielle has a B.A. degree in Communications Studies.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston: Jordan Club

Clubhouse Location: 30 WiIlow Street Chelsea, MA 02150Clubhouse Phone Number: (617) 884-9435 x 234Clubhouse Established: May 2001Founding Sponsors: Executives of Putnam Investments Harcourt General Charitable FoundationCBO Contacts: Linda Whitlock, CEO Jean Comeau, Director of Program Services Josh Kraft, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Adetunji Onamade

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s mission is to help boys and girls develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. To achieve this, it offers a variety of programs, activi-ties, and support services designed to assist in the educational, emotional, physical, and social development of youth ages 6-18, without regard to social, ethnic, or religious background. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston was founded in 1893 and is comprised of five Clubs, in Dorchester, Roxbury, Charlestown, Chelsea, and South Boston.

The Jordan Computer Clubhouse is the newest addition to the Computer Clubhouse network at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. This new facility is the first facility of its type in the Chelsea com-munity. The Chelsea community is primarily Hispanic with a growing Bosnian community.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Adetunji Onamade was named Computer Clubhouse Coordinator for the Jordan Boys & Girls Club in August 2002, following a year-long appointment as the Coordinator for the Clubhouse Network’s program, Beyond Four Walls: The Computer Clubhouse as Invention Studio. As Program Coordinator for “B4W,” Adetunji worked closely with the Computer Clubhouses at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, a primary col-laborator with the Museum of Science. Previously Adetunji worked for several years as a Coordinator for the International Cultural Youth Exchange, a program sponsored by UNESCO, in Lagos, Nigeria and Berlin, Germany. He has a B.S. in zoology from the University of Calabar Nigeria, and taught high-school science in Nigeria before moving to the United States.

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Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence: Merrimack Courts Housing Project

Clubhouse Location: 633 Essex Street Lawrence, MA 01841Clubhouse Phone Number: (978) 557-5676Clubhouse Established: May 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Marcus Fischer, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Walter Velez

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence is a community-based organization which has the mission to promote the health, social, educational, vocational, and character development of its mem-

bers, with emphasis on the disadvan-taged. During the past ten years, the Club’s emphasis has been on the development of educational programs that reward scholarship and creativity. The agency serves approximately 3000 youth each year in three locations.

The Computer Clubhouse is housed within the Multi Service Center located within the Merri-mack Courts Housing Project, which is owned by the Lawrence Housing Authority. This site was selected because of the large number of dis-advantaged minority youth who live within the projects, and because of the preponderance of gang members in the area. Indeed, it is a major goal of the program to attract some of the gang

members to participate in the Clubhouse, so they can receive attention and recognition from more positive behavior. Staff at the Boys & Girls Club have been involved in the agency’s national award-winning gang intervention program for several years. They have status in the Latino community, are known to and have the respect of various gangs in the city, and have effectively influenced dozens of previous gang members to have more positive and productive behavior.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Walter Velez was born in Methuen, MA. His parents are from Puerto Rico, where he lived for 8 years before returning to Massachusetts in 1987. Walter graduated from Lawrence High School in 1988 and then got a Certificate of Electronics, working as an electronics technician for 12 years. He owns his own record label and has produced 4 albums, with 3 more in the making. Several years ago he decided to share his multi-media skills with the kids from his community, so he started to work part- time at the Computer Clubhouse. In January 2002, less than a year later, Walter was appointed the full-time Clubhouse Coordinator, and is still “loving it.” With the largely Hispanic culture predominant in his community, Walter has ample opportunity to use his fluency in the Spanish language.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest: Hollis Street Community Center

Clubhouse Location: 160 Hollis Street Framingham, MA 01701Clubhouse Phone Number: (508) 620-7145Clubhouse Established: July 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Dr. Ronald D. Young, Executive Director Steve Zepf, Education CoordinatorClubhouse Coordinator: Juan Santos

Organization Background:The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest is to provide social, educational, physical, and cultural pro-gramming for youth. In addition to sports and recreation, the Clubs provide a comprehensive youth development pro-gram based on principles that encourage young people to participate in their own learning based on their experiences and developmental needs. In the Metro West area there are 5 Boys and Girls Clubs, located in Marlboro, Hudson, and Framingham.

The Framingham unit opened its doors in 1999, and since its open-ing has served over 150 middle-and high-school youth, 55% of whom are Latino and 24% of whom are African-American. Located in South Framingham, a low-income neighborhood in a depressed industrial area, the Hollis Street Community Center, which will house the Computer Clubhouse, shares space with a Police Community sub-station that will help attract youth, community support, and town involvement. The Clubhouse initiative is a collaboration of the Boys & Girls Clubs, the town of Framingham, the Metro West Latin American Center, the Framingham Community Partnership, and Framingham State College. The Clubhouse will be open during non-school times from 2-9 pm Monday thr ough Friday, with additional hours on Saturdays and during summer months.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Juan Santos grew up in Boston and was a regular Member of the “flagship” Computer Clubhouse at the Museum of Science for many years. His art and comic book designs were featured in the Clubhouse’s 1999 Cyberarts Festival show, and he was an “alumni” speaker at the 2000 Annual Conference of the Computer Clubhouse Network. Juan has led workshops on graphic arts and comic book design at the South Boston Boys & Girls Club’s Computer Clubhouse, and was appointed Coordinator of the Computer Clubhouse in Framingham when it opened. Juan has an Associates degree in Graphic Design from Newbury College and a diploma from the Museum of Fine Arts school in Boston. During school he worked at the Fellowship Emmanuel Bookstore for several years, and held an internship at Intel Corporation in Hudson. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and sign language.

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Youthnet Collaborative @ Girls’ Inc.

Clubhouse Location: 67 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605 Clubhouse Phone Number: (508) 552-7028Clubhouse Established: January 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Maria Rosado, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Jesus Addarich

Organization Background:Youthnet is a collaboration of eight youth-serving agencies and was created in an effort to reach out to youth throughout the Worcester community and engage them in healthy, constructive activi-ties. Established in 1992, Youthnet’s mission is to provide neighborhood-based recreational, edu-cational, and cultural activities to isolated and under-served Worcester youth. The collaboration includes the YMCA, YWCA, Boys & Girls Club, Girls’ Inc., Centro Las Americas, Friendly House, YOU,

and Worcester Youth Guidance. Each of these organizations has a long history of reaching out to under-represented youth in the community.

Youthnet serves a diverse population of youth, with 37% Hispanic, 33% African-American, 17% White, 11% Biracial, and 2% Asian. 78% of par-ticipants qualify for free or reduced lunches at their school. The Computer Clubhouse is located at Girls’ Inc next to the Plumley Village Housing Project and serves approximately 60% girls and young women.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Jesus D. Addarich was born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y. He came to Worcester in 1993, initially working at the Great Brook Valley Health Center as a peer leader. Over the course of a ten-year career at the Health Center, Jesus grew into running his own programs, including for teenagers and adults with substance abuse prob-lems. In 2002 he started working with Girls Inc as the Assistant Coordinator in the Computer Clubhouse. When the Coordinator of the Clubhouse resigned, he applied for the position, and “the rest is history.” Jesus reports, “Since I have been here as the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator. I have taught a lot of our young members numerous programs such as Photoshop, Bryce, Poser, and some web design. Now we have consistent members who come all the time, and we are producing movies and commercials making web pages.

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NBoys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan: Diehl

Clubhouse Location: 4242 Collingwood St. Detroit MI USA 48204-1614 Clubhouse Phone Number: (313) 931-7190Clubhouse Established: October 2003Founding Sponsor: Intel, City of DetroitCBO Contact: Nate Rebeck, Regional DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Lynn Woods

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan comprises 14 Clubs in 4 counties. Each Club offers an array of programs and services to its members (ages 6-18), and serves as a “home away from home” where young people can feel safe and nurtured while learning and having fun. Programs are offered in five areas:

· Character and leadership development· Education and career development· Health and life skills· The arts· Sports, fitness, and recreation

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan serves over 20,000 youth, of whom nearly 70% are Afri-can-American. According to recent U.S. Census estimates, nearly one-third of Detroit’s residents are living in poverty. 88% of Detroit’s school-age children qualify for free or reduced-rate lunch at school. The Diehl Club has been serving youth since the early 1970s, and is located across the street from a juvenile boys’ home. Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick attended this Club when he was a child. The Diehl Computer Club-house is one of four Computer Clubhouses in Detroit sponsored by Intel and Mayor’s Time, a network of over 500 community-based, faith-based, and school-based programs delivering high-quality after-school opportunities to families across Detroit.

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NBoys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan: Holden Club

Clubhouse Location: 20100 Schoenherr Rd. Detroit MI USA 48205-1166 Clubhouse Phone Number: (313) 372-9550Clubhouse Established: October 2003Founding Sponsor: Intel, City of DetroitCBO Contact: Nate Rebeck, Regional DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Ricky Alexandrou

Organization Background:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan comprises 14 Clubs in 4 counties. Each Club offers an array of programs and services to its members (ages 6-18), and serves as a “home away from home” where young people can feel safe and nurtured while learning and having fun. Programs are offered in five areas:

· Character and leadership development· Education and career development· Health and life skills· The arts· Sports, fitness, and recreation

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan serves over 20,000 youth, of whom nearly 70% are Afri-can-American. According to recent U.S. Census estimates, nearly one-third of Detroit’s residents are living in poverty. 88% of Detroit’s school-age children qualify for free or reduced-rate lunch at school. The Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan - Holden Club serves the highest population of underserved youth in the City of Detroit. The population they serve is very diverse and includes a large Arab-American population. The Club works closely with the Arab-American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a community organization that provides health care, social services, job training, and youth services throughout greater Detroit.

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NLatino Family Services, Inc.

Clubhouse Location: 3815 W. Fort St. Detroit MI USA 48216 Clubhouse Phone Number: 313-841-7380Clubhouse Established: October 2003Founding Sponsor: Intel, City of DetroitCBO Contact: Alicia Villarreal, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Yomarie Lopez-Martinez

Organization Background:Latino Family Services is a non-profit, community-based organization established in 1971 out of a recognized need for culturally and linguistically competent services for Southwest Detroit’s growing His-panic population. Since then, the scope of services has increased to include a variety of services provided to all residents of Southwest Detroit and Wayne County, regardless of race/ethnicity. Services include a wom-

en’s center, parenting education, early-on programming for infants 0-3 yrs., a seniors program, youth program-ming, and substance abuse outpatient treatment. Nearly all services are provided in both Spanish and English.

Latino Family Services is on a mission to enhance the quality of the life for children, youth, adults, families and the developmentally disabled. To that end it collaborates with various groups, organizations and institutions to provide bilingual, culturally sensitive programs that give support, guidance, and light the way to the future, includ-ing the Computer Cluhouse.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Before being hired as Clubhouse Coordinator, Yomarie Lopez Martinez worked both as a Computer Lab Technician and as an Educational Instructor for Latino Family Services, where she helped both adults and children learn basic computer skills. Currently finishing school at Wayne State University, Yomarie is fluent in both Spanish and English.

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NNorthwest Activities Center

Clubhouse Location: 18100 Meyers Detroit MI USA 48235-1497 Clubhouse Phone Number: (313) 578-7500Clubhouse Established: October 2003Founding Sponsor: Intel, City of DetroitCBO Contact: Ronald Lockett, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Carolyn Blue

Organization Background:The mission of the Northwest Activities Center is to provide effective and cost-effective facilities and program services that enhance the quality of life in the Detroit community. The center provides many resources for youth in the Detroit community, including a Reading Room to address the literacy rate, athletic programs, and an after-school tutoring initiative. The Computer Clubhouse enhances the use of technology in the center, allowing youth to explore their own interests and build valuable skills at the same time.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Before becoming the Clubhouse Coordinator, Carolyn Blue worked for 5 years as a Computer Instructor at Northwest Community Programs, Inc. where she developed and taught beginner to intermediate computer lessons for both youth and seniors. Carolyn has a degree from Wayne State University in Psychology and has taken several post-Bachelor classes in Computer Science.

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ICOYouth Development Inc. (YDI)

Clubhouse Location: 6301 Central Ave. Albuquerque NM 87105Clubhouse Phone Number: (505) 352-3432Clubhouse Established: March 2001 Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Chris Baca, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Bobby Griego

Organization Background:YDI is one of the United States’ premiere youth agencies, and has been operating for the past 30 years. Numerous awards and citations have recognized the agency as a leading innovator in pro-viding services to under-served youth. Presidents Ford, Reagan, and Bush have recognized YDI’s abilities, and the U.S. Congress has cited the agency as well. The Annie E. Casey Foundation and the DHHS identified YDI as a model for other communities to replicate. YDI serves approximately 21,000 young people on an annual basis, the majority of whom live in poverty and do not have access to computers or other technologies.

YDI operates more than 30 facilities reaching every quadrant of the city offering a wide range of services. Under-served youth can receive help with issues of violence prevention, crisis shelters, counseling and therapy, job training, technology awareness, dropout prevention, educational retention, gang intervention, and substance abuse education, among others. YDI provides 24-hour services.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Bobby Griego worked as an actor in Los Angeles before moving back to New Mexico to become a Com-puter Clubhouse Coordinator. He holds a degree in US History and Biological Anthropology from the Uni-versity of New Mexico and has done extensive research on the influence of people of African descent on the present-day Southwestern United States. Bobby has worked with youth for many years as a Recreational Leader with the City of Albuquerque. Bobby played baseball both for the University of New Mexico and Trinidad State Junior College and is a member of the Screen Actors’ Guild.

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ICOSanta Fe Boys & Girls Club

Clubhouse Location: 730 Alto Street Santa Fe, NM 87504Clubhouse Phone Number: (505) 983-6632Clubhouse Established: June 2001Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Al Padilla, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator Chris Cavazos

Organization Background:The Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club serves approximately 5,500 young people each year, with an average daily attendance of 450 during the school year and 650 during the summer. Approximately

85% of the Club’s members indicate family incomes below poverty levels, and membership fees are gen-erally waived. With regard to ethnicity, 63% are His-panic, 25% are Anglo, 8% are Native American, 2% are African American, and 2% are of other backgrounds. Roughly 48% are from single-parent families. All Club facilities are located in predominantly low-income neighborhoods. Hours of operations and schedules of activities vary from site to site.

Santa Fe County is a community of striking contrasts, with a world-class arts community and travel destination surrounded by pockets of extreme poverty and social problems. Roughly 37% of Santa Fe’s Hispanic children under the age of five live in poverty, and Santa Fe’s youth suicide rate is twice the national average. Santa Fe has high rates of teen pregnancy and school dropouts, and gang activity is evident in the city’s lower-income neighborhoods and commercial centers.

Operating since 1938, the Clubs constitute Santa Fe’s oldest and largest out-of-school program. The Clubs operate five facilities, located within close proximity to over 25,000 homes in high-need areas throughout Santa Fe City and County. The Santa Fe Boys & Girls Clubs have received national recognition for the quality and creativity of their programs.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Chris Cavazos graduated in December of 1991 from New Mexico Highlands University with a Double major in Business Administration and Psychology, and continued his education with a Masters of Business Admin-istration. Chris has held many positions within the Clubs’ organizational structure, including as Teen Direc-tor. His most recent position before assuming the role of Clubhouse Coordinator was Business Manager for the Clubs. Active in the community, he is a member of the New Mexico Advocates for Children and Families Youth Link Advisory Board, a member of the New Mexico Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, a VISTA Leader, and a Governors Fellow.

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ICOBernalillo County Parks and Recreation: Westside Community Center

Clubhouse Location: 1221 Arenal S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87015Clubhouse Phone Number: (505) 452-1845Clubhouse Established: August 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Bernadette Candelaria, Assistant Section ManagerClubhouse Coordinator: Kala Naranjo

Organization Background:Bernalillo County Parks & Recreation has been serving residents of the unincorporated areas of Albuquerque for over 46 years. As a department of the Community Services Division, Parks & Recreation is responsible for providing recreation, leisure and community services necessary to promote public well-being abd quality of life for youth, adults, senior citizens and special popula-tions of Bernalillo County. Programs include outdoor activities, computer classes, aquatics and family literacy. The department also has youth programmingat local schools for children and families that do not have economic resources to transport their children to the community centers.

The Computer Clubhouse is located at Westside Community Center in the South Valley, home to a majority of low-income youth and families. Westside Community Center has been a hub for the entire South Valley community for many years, serving as host to youth, adult, senior programming and community meet-ings.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Prior to being named Computer Clubhouse Coordinator at the Westside Community Center, Kala Naranjo worked as a day camp director in Encinitas, California, including running the daily operations of the camp, supervising the staff and interacting with parents and campers. She has also served as a ropes course facilitator at the Aztec Adventure Outdoor Program for San Diego State University. Professional Organiza-tions include: 2002 Member of the National Recreation of Parks Association, 2003 Member of Who’s Who of Professional Management, Soroptimist of Albuquerque 2004/2005 Delegate. Kala has an Associates of Arts Degree from Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute and a B.S. in Recreation Systems Management from San Diego State University.

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ICOBernalillo Public Schools

Clubhouse Location: 224 North Camino del Pueblo Bernalillo, NMClubhouse Phone Number: (505) 867-7841Clubhouse Established: August 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contacts: Barbara Vigil-Lowder Tricia Steiner, Acting Technology CoordinatorClubhouse Coordinator: Dave Lepre

Organization Background:In early 2002 Bernalillo Public Schools (BPS) and Youth Development, Inc. (YDI) - which oversees the first Computer Clubhouse established in Albuquerque - joined forces to develop a Computer

Clubhouse on the grounds of BPS. Now under the aus-pices of BPS, the Computer Clubhouse is located at the district’s high school campus, and is envisioned as the cornerstone of a planned community learning center where youth and families can find a variety of coordinated services, such as career counseling, day care, and parenting classes.

Beginning in the early 1950s, the mission of BPS has focused on preparing each student to become a lifelong learner. BPS serves a community consisting of 3500 students in five rural villages (Algodones, Bernalillo, Pena Blanca, Placitas,

and Sile) and five pueblos (Cochiti, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo, San Felipe, and Sandia Pueblo). Within the district are many impoverished communities, families overwhelmed by a lack of education and unemployment, as well as single parenthood and welfare dependency. Of the children in the school district, 47.9% are Hispanic and 42.2% are Native American.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:David Lepre studied Communications and Journalism at New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico. He is editor and contributing writer of fantasy sports publications and has also written about real life sports for the Albuquerque Journal and the college newspaper The Round Up. He received the Putzi Student Newspaper Award for excellence in layout/reporting. Dave has worked with children in the town of Bernalillo and the city of Rio Rancho teaching swimming lessons, coordinating swim camps and other varied recreation events.

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Children’s Aid Society: Frederick Douglass Center

Clubhouse Location: 885 Columbus Avenue @ 104th St. New York, NY 10025Clubhouse Phone Number: (212) 865-6337Clubhouse Established: April 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Philip Coltoff, Executive Director Tracy Haqq, Center Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Ouida Washington

Organization Background:Founded in 1853, The Children’s Aid Society (CAS)/Boys & Girls Club has a mission of ensuring the physical safety and emotional well-being of New York’s disadvantaged children and families, and providing each child with the support and opportunities needed to become a happy, healthy, and successful adult. CAS is located predominantly in Washington Heights, Harlem, and the Bronx, among the city’s poor-est neighborhoods. A multi-service agency, CAS serves 120,000 children and families, operates 37 sites, and has 600 full-time staff. Since 1958 The Frederick Douglass Center has been a center of child, family, and community development. It is part of a diverse community, composed primarily of African-American populations and a multi-ethnic Latin community. Located in the Frederick Douglass Public Houses, the larg-est public housing development in New York, The Center has been serving the families of Frederick Douglass Houses and the surrounding neighborhood with Head Start, after-school, adolescent, health, drug preven-tion, and many other programs for several generations. The Center is used most by low-income single-par-ent families, a majority of whom are female-headed and who also are working mothers with expectations for educational and lifelong success. The Frederick Douglass Center’s programs are marked by a compre-hensive service model and informal educational methods that complement formal school education to sup-port academic achievement.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Ouida Washington, Coordinator of the Computer Clubhouse at the Frederick Douglass Boys & Girls Club, is a long-time film and video producer, with a number of television and film credits to her name. Most recently she was the Associate Producer for a documentary series at the National Civil Rights Museum. She also worked at the Reel Harlem Film Foundation, developing a tribute to Gordon Parks. Ouida has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications Design and Art Direction from the Pratt Institute in New York.

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Harlem Congregation for Community Improvement

Clubhouse Location: 2821 8th Ave. New York, NY 10039Clubhouse Phone Number: (212) 491-5280Clubhouse Established: April 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Greg Watson, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Fred Riedel

Organization Background:Harlem Congregation for Community Improvement (HCCI) is committed to the comprehensive development of the Harlem community, including the physical, economic, educational, and social development of the community and its people. Since 1986 HCCI has been renovating housing and developing the Harlem community, with a focus in the northern Bradhurst section of Harlem. This work has consisted of developing 1300 units of low- and moderate-income housing, moving 5000 people into the neighborhood, providing social services to families, developing employment and training opportu-nities, developing playgrounds and recreational areas, and providing youth with educational, youth devel-opment, and leadership training programs and services. Some of the activities provided for youth include after-school tutoring, homework help, karate, drama, and other recreational activities. In addition, HCCI has recently established one of the first community-based CISCO training labs in the New York City area.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:A life-long resident of New York, Fred Riedel has many years of experience in film and television produc-tion. He received a BA degree in film-making from the State University of New York, Binghamton, and began his career as a film-making teacher at The Door, a youth development agency in New York that has offered programs for young people 12-21 since 1972. With a long-time interest in the arts, many of Fred’s documentaries address subjects in the arts and music. Fred learned about the Computer Clubhouse while he was working as a volunteer and tutor at the Frederick Douglass Boys & Girls Club, and was appointed the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator at HCCI in 2004.

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HELP USA: Help New Horizons

Clubhouse Location: 164 Amboy Street Brooklyn, NY 11212Clubhouse Phone Number: (718) 240-9269 x217Clubhouse Established: June 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Nancy Nunziata, Executive Director Clubhouse Coordinator: Lawrence Coles III

Organization Background:HELP USA, established in 1986, is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to help those who are homeless and others in need become and remain self-reliant. Through the development of quality housing with on-site, comprehensive support services, including job training and place-ment programs, HELP USA strives to enable its residents to become independent and productive citizens.

HELP USA breaks the cycle of dependency by addressing its underlying causes in a way that respects the dignity of those we serve - by helping them to help themselves.

HELP USA is the nation’s largest non-profit builder, developer and operator of transitional housing with comprehensive, on-site human services for the homeless serving more than 5,400 homeless and low-income individuals each day and over 9,300 each year at twenty facilities throughout the country. In addition to operating fourteen housing facilities in the New York metropolitan area, HELP USA has facilities in Buffalo, Houston, Las Vegas and Philadelphia.

HELP New Horizons Computer Clubhouse is located in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, one of the poorest communi-ties in New York. It has the largest number of people living in Public Housing in the United States, and 29% of families are on public assistance. 49% of the adults living in Brownsville lack a high school diploma, and 22% of all teenagers become parents. One in every three high school students drop out of school prior to graduation. The racial/ethnic composition of the community is 75% African American and 25% Hispanic. The Computer Clubhouse is located on the corner of Herzl and Sutter Streets, and serves young people of the community as well as children living at the HELP Brownsville center.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Lawrence Coles III joined the Computer Clubhouse at HELP New Horizons Computer Clubhouse in the Fall of 2004 after graduating with a BA in Communications from Adelphi University. He has a strong interest in video production and a passion for working with young people.

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Grand Street Settlement

Clubhouse Location: 80 Pitt St. New York, NY 10002Clubhouse Phone Number: (212) 674-1740 x 228Clubhouse Established: November 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Margarita Rosa, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Kenneth Yee

Organization Background:Grand Street Settlement is a learning community that was founded in 1916 in response to the needs of waves of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe. Its mission is to encourage

and nurture self-determination among families and individ-uals through learning, advocacy, support, and community-building. Grand Street continues to open doors of opportunity to the residents of the Lower East Side by providing effective and cul-turally sensitive services. Today over 5,000 low-income Latino-Ameri-cans, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Jewish-Americans of all ages come to Grand Street from the neighborhoods that comprise the Lower East Side. Grand Street is located in the heart of a public housing development, where the majority of residents are poor and

have low educational attainment. The youth in its programs are 60% Latino, 35% African-American, and 5% Asian. Some of Grand Street’s youth programs include:

· The High Road Beacon Center supports young people as leaders in their community through an AmeriCorps program, youth council, community service, college and career explo-ration, academic support, and recreation. The Beacon serves over 1500 annually.· The Afterschool Latchkey Program offers a full range of after-school activities - academic and cultural enrichment, recre-ation, and leadership development - for 80 children between the ages of 6 and 12.· Girls and Young Women Initiative: Each year over 100 girls and young women ages 9-19 engage in enriching activities that foster their academic, social, and civic com-petencies; develop critical skills, and learn life-saving information about their bodies and health.

The Computer Clubhouse enables Grand Street Settlement to build on its already successful technology programs and offers young people a gateway through the psychological boundaries of their neighborhood, self-imposed limitations, and the low expectations they often encounter in their schools.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Clubhouse Coordinator Kenneth Yee reports, “After struggling in New York in the world of Fine Arts, getting chewed to pieces by sharks of the Advertising Seas, and realizing the Food Industry was a dead-end career for professional waiters, I decided to take my Graphic Design degree and my passion for Art and working with youth and joined the Clubhouse family.” Five years ago Kenny began volunteering at Grand Street Settlement as a Mentor, which evolved into the Clubhouse Coordinator position. In his free time, Kenny daydreams of being a rock star or an astronaut, and spends time on perfecting his ability to fly.

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Clubhouse Location: 5325 North Williams Avenue Portland, OR 97217Clubhouse Phone Number: (503) 493-3925Clubhouse Established: March 2001Founding Sponsors: Intel, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationCBO Contact: Captain Donna MarshallClubhouse Coordinator: Sharetta Butcher

Organization Background:The Moore Street Corps Community Center was established in 1924 to serve the needs of the greater com-munity in the St. Johns area of North Portland. In 1977, The Salvation Army moved the Moore Street Corps to a building formerly occupied by the YMCA, which is centrally located in the heart of the Albina district of Portland’s inner city. The center, located two blocks from Jefferson High School and one block from Humboldt Grade School, serves not only students from these neighboring schools, but youth from schools throughout the Jefferson region. The center serves more than 9,800 members, young and old, of the com-munity each year.

The Moore Street Corps Community Center serves not only as a community center to all ages, but as a resource for youth in particular. The center currently offers programs serving hundreds of youth including the Biddy Sports Program, which features a range of athletic, recreational, and team building opportuni-ties, Midnight Basketball, and a host of other activities. The Computer Clubhouse is a welcome, and much needed, addition to the center’s current program offerings for youth.

The Albina area generally and the Humboldt neighborhood surrounding the center specifically are regularly acknowledged as economically disadvantaged and very ethnically diverse. According to the 1990 census, the Humboldt neighborhood at 13.8% has the highest percentage of households in the City of Portland with a female head of household with no spouse and children under 18. Of these households headed by females, 37.7% are below the poverty level. In terms of household income, 19.5% of households -- or nearly triple the percentage for the City of Portland - have incomes of less than $5,000 annually. The households of the Humboldt area are rich in ethnic diversity. According to the 1990 census, 54.5% of the population is African American and another 7.2% is Hispanic.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Sharetta R. Butcher has been working with at-risk youth for the past 15 years. Her employment background with Portland Community College opened the door for her to work with teen moms who had dropped out of school. She worked as a case manager and began to help them explore career opportunities and take the necessary steps to transition to school, community college, trade school, or employment. In 2003 she left her job of 12 years at the Community College and accepted a part-time position as the girls’ coordina-tor at the Computer Clubhouse at Salvation Army- Moore Street. A year later she became the Clubhouse Manager. Sharetta’s genuine love for people is a gift that has opened the doors to this Clubhouse as a fun, safe and empowering place for youth to grow, explore and change from being “at-risk youth” to “youth who take risks” through identifying their gifts, creativity, and abilities to change the world through technology.

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Westside Police Activities League

Clubhouse Location: 12500 SW Allen Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97005Clubhouse Phone Number: (503) 469-9137Clubhouse Established: September 2001Founding Sponsors: Intel, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationClubhouse Coordinator: John Mashek

Organization Background:The Westside Police Activities League (PAL) is a private non-profit youth organization that has been existence since 1997. Westside PAL was founded on the premise that many youth go under-served, in the greater Beaverton area. Several concerned citizens and police officers, detecting the changing demograph-

ics of the area, sought out an agency to embrace the youth of the area to pro-vide educational, recreational, athletic and cultural programs.

Westside PAL’s programs are designed to reach out to the diverse populations that have settled in the area in the last 10 years, in addition to ensuring par-ticipation by those kids who are unable to financially afford other programs. Chapter programs annually touch the lives of over 950 youth. PAL’s target population is kids ages 8 - high school, with a special emphasis on involving youth who go under-served in the community. A brief profile of PAL’s members is as follows:

· Over 66 % live below the area’s median household income (considered low-income).· 37% are minority (27% of Hispanic descent) · 31% of PAL membership is female · Over 70% live in single parent homes. · Approximately 6% live in Foster Homes

The majority of youth participating on a regular basis extend in a 2-mile radius of the PAL youth facility. The facility is located in one of the cities high density, low - income areas. Additionally the PAL facility meets the criteria for federal block grant funding. The Beaverton school district’s ESL (English as a Second Language) anchor schools for both the middle school and elementary level are within .2 miles of the PAL facility. In those two schools there are over 23 different languages spoken, and over 85% of the kids in the elementary school meet federal guidelines for receiving free and reduced lunches.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:John Mashek joined Westside PAL in October, 2000 to coordinate PAL’s Computer Clubhouse Program. John’s experience includes an extensive background working with and educating youth in a non-traditional educational setting. John spent over four years as a former Boys & Girls Club Education Coordinator, and most recently served as an Instructional Assistant in a 7th & 8th grade Alternative School. His experience includes setting up computer labs in partnership with Intel for the Boys & Girls Club, working with many youth who come from under-served areas in the city. John has a B.A. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Education from Lewis & Clark College.

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IA3 Rivers Connect

Clubhouse Location: 201 South Highland Ave Pittsburgh PA USA 15206Clubhouse Phone Number: 412-661-0230Clubhouse Established: April 2003Founding Sponsor: Heinz Foundation CBO Contact: Chris Sweeney, President & CEOClubhouse Coordinator: Robin Brown-Pipkins

Organization Background:The Computer Clubhouse in East Liberty is the first Clubhouse in Pennsylvania, and is a project of 3 Rivers Connect in collaboration with the Parental Stress Center and the Carnegie Science Center. 3 Rivers Connect is a non-profit agency that provides leadership and guidance to nonprofit orga-nizations by helping them identify and implement innovative technology solutions. 3rc’s goal is to accelerate social, economic and educational progress in southwestern Pennsylvania. 3rc has worked with a variety of community oriented organizations ranging from schools and social ser-vices agencies to government and environmental groups. Initiatives have ranged from educa-tional technology and literacy programs to PC distribution, broadband Internet access and the recently opened Computer Clubhouse in East Liberty. 3rc is also spearheading the development of a regional Information Commons. The Commons is a flexible digital library that will allow public and private sector groups to more easily share crucial information, collaborate more often and use better tools to analyze community wide trends in a way that will improve their planning and enhance the delivery of their services.

Start-up funding for the Computer Clubhouse was provided by the Heinz Endowments, which supports efforts to make southwestern Pennsylvania a premier place to live and work, a center of learning and edu-cational excellence, and home to diversity and inclusion. The eastern section of Pittsburgh, where the Com-puter Clubhouse is based, is challenged by high unemployment and poverty rates. In the neighborhoods of East Liberty, Garfield, Bloomfield, Lincoln, and Homewood, unemployment is three times the city average. Every public school in the area has been identified by the state as an “empowerment” school, with more than half the students scoring at the lowest levels on standardized achievement tests. 70% of the families that come to the Parental Stress Center for services have incomes of less than $10,000. Located just a few blocks away from the Clubhouse, the Parental Stress Center’s Youth in Service initiative provides additional offerings for Clubhouse youth, including arts, sports, education, leadership development, and volunteer service opportunities.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Robin Brown-Pipkins is a Multimedia Technology graduate of Duquesne University and a former student of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She completed the City Information Systems wall mural and assisted in the design and maintenance of the City’s website as an intern for the City of Pittsburgh. She also assisted in the administration of FAME (The Fund for Advancement of Minorities through Education) as the Execu-tive Assistant to the Executive Director. This position involved increasing the number of African-American students in the participating independent Schools on need-based scholarship eligibility. Robin’s passion is combining arts and technology. She was a recipient of a micro-grant in the Fall of 2003 for the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative and acted as a teaching artist for community youth utilizing technologies to produce music videos. She volunteers at the Mattress Factory in the “Art Lab” program constructing projects. Robin is a member of an artist’s collective, Bridgespotters, where she actively engages in and advocates for the Arts Scene in the Pittsburgh Area.

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HSorenson Multicultural CenterClubhouse Location: 855 West California Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84104Clubhouse Phone Number: (801) 974-2420Clubhouse Established: March 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contacts: Rosanite Cespedes, Executive Director Sean Martin, Technology Center Manager Clubhouse Coordinator: Carole Costa

Organization Background:The Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center is a multi-use community center administered by the Public Services

Department of the city of Salt Lake. The Computer Center at Sorenson serves residents from throughout the city, but in par-ticular the Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods, which comprise a large portion of the city’s low-income, minority, and refugee households. According to the 2003 Salt Lake City School District minority report, the percentage of minority stu-dents at neighborhood three elementary schools ranged from 77 to 88 percent, the district total is 49 percent for minority student enrollment. In 1990, 38 percent of the students in the neighborhood schools were from ethnic or minority groups. In 2000, the percentage of minority students rose to 72 percent,

representing an 89 percent increase. The school district’s low income report (free school lunch program) for fall 2003 reported a range from 85 to 96 percent low income students for the three elementary schools, compared to 58 percent for the entire district.

Programming at the center provides a safe environment with meaningful activities to enrich the lives of the diverse communities on the city’s west side. The Center’s origins date back to 1979 when it served as an exercise facility for west-side youth and the Salt Lake City Police Department. Over the years, the Center’s services expanded to address the growing needs of the community. In 1996, the Center was remodeled and expanded to include after-school care space, an additional gymnasium, a boxing and fitness facil-ity, an indoor swimming pool, community meeting rooms, and a baseball and soccer field. Since then an outdoor playground, a neighborhood medi-cal clinic, an art studio, and a modular building for a community computer center were added. The Center continues to build on its origins by offering a variety of community-based programs and services.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Carole Costa began volunteering for the Sorenson Technology Center in September 2000, and was appointed Clubhouse Coordinator a year later. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, she previously worked as a student assistant for the Literacy Council of Alaska in Fairbanks. There she provided computer assistance to adults and children, edited and published student writings, and assisted the executive director. She has experience training volunteer tutors, conducting intake and assessment, and providing literacy and ESL classes to adults. While in Alaska she also worked as a substitute teacher and bilingual tutor. Carol has a Masters degree in French as a Foreign Language from the University of Rouen, and two Bachelors degrees in Linguistics and Law and Business Language from the University of Toulouse, France.

Fairfax County: Gum Springs Community Center

Clubhouse Location: 8100 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA 22306Clubhouse Phone Number: (703) 360-3014Clubhouse Established: November 1999Founding Sponsors: Northern Virginia Technology Council, Fairfax CountyCBO Contact: Lee Betton, Clubhouse Activity Coordinator Fairfax County Community and Recreation ServicesClubhouse Coordinator: Stephanie Simmons

Organization Background:The Gum Springs Computer Clubhouse is housed in the Gum Springs Community Center, one of several community and recreation centers run by the Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services. The Clubhouse serves youth in the Route 1 corridor of Alexandria.

Gum Springs, with 3863 residents, is one of the most diverse and densely populated communities in the county, with 11% of the families having incomes below the federal poverty level and 40% of the adults with-out college educations. Gum Springs was founded by the patriarchal Freedman, West Ford, whose bones rest near George Washington’s at Mount Vernon. Quietly nestled across the river on George Washington’s side of the Potomac, Gum Springs was a place for blacks to prevail, assimilating runaways and freed slaves who migrated there by way of the nearby port of Alexan-dria. Many of its residents tended George Washing-ton’s estate at Mount Vernon before they were freed at the death of his wife, Martha. Freed slaves found assis-tance from Quakers in their struggle for economic sur-

vival. The skills and trades they learned as estate slaves added to their growth toward independence. Today, as many as 500 of Gum Springs’ residents are descendants of the original families.

The Gum Springs Computer Clubhouse was made possible by a public-private partnership involving Fairfax County government, the Northern Virginia Technology Council, America’s Promise, the Fairfax County public library, Americorps Vista, and the Stephen Case Foundation. The Clubhouse has won numerous awards, including the NACO (National Association of Counties) Achievement Award for innovative programs.

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Fairfax County: Bailey’s Crossroads Community Center

Clubhouse Location: 5920 Summers Lane Falls Church, VA 22041 Clubhouse Phone Number: (703) 933-7512Clubhouse Established: August 2001 Founding Sponsor: Northern Virginia Technology Council, Fairfax CountyCBO Contact: Lee Betton, Clubhouse Activity Coordinator Fairfax County Community and Recreation ServicesClubhouse Coordinator: Margaret Plenty

Organization Background:The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services provides through its program divi-sions an extensive list of programs for families, children, teens, adults, senior adults, and people with disabilities. Community Centers Division provides an assortment of programs, and activities that meet com-munity needs and promote community involvement in recreation, cultural activities, education, health and family life activities. Teen Services do many of these same activities but with special attention to the com-plex needs of teenagers. Computer Clubhouses have been incorporated into five of the six county Com-munity Centers and one of its many Teen Centers.

The Northern Virgninia Technology Council Foundation, the community activities agent of the NVTC, was founded to encourage and facilitate corporate efforts to give back to the community. The Foundation specifi-cally looks for community initiatives based in Northern Virginia that include technology as an important component in their mission with the goal of ensuring current advances in technology reach the commu-nity. Along with Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services and the NVTC Founda-tion the extended list of continuing partners cooperating in this ongoing effort in Fairfax County, Virginia includes, Fairfax County Public Libraries, Fairfax County Public Library Foundation, and Fairfax County Public Schools.

The Bailey’s Community Center Computer Clubhouse is a collaborative effort between Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services, NVTC, and the Federal government. The Clubhouse is patterned after the model for the Gum Springs Community Center Computer Clubhouse, and provides a cre-ative and safe after-school learning environment for young people from low- to moderate-income communi-ties. The Computer Clubhouse was established after community residents and supporters saw the impact of the Gum Springs Computer Clubhouse on the youth who participated, and banded together to develop resources to support a second Computer Clubhouse in Fairfax County. The Bailey’s Community Center serves a diverse population. Over 50% of all residents speak a language other than English at home.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Margaret Plenty served as an Americorps Vista volunteer at the Gum Springs Computer Clubhouse prior to being appointed full-time Clubhouse Coordinator at the Bailey’s Community Center in 2001. She brings her artistic talents and design sense to the job, as well as a passion for working with youth and making a differ-ence in their lives.

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Clubhouse Location: 6131 Willston Drive Falls Church, Virginia, 22044Clubhouse Phone Number: 703-536-8968Clubhouse Established: October 2002Founding Sponsor: Northern Virginia Technology Council, Fairfax CountyCBO Contact: Lee Betton, Clubhouse Activity Coordinator Fairfax County Community and Recreation Services Clubhouse Coordinator: Willa Dumas

Organization Background:The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services provides through its pro-gram divisions an extensive list of programs for families, children, teens, adults, senior adults, and people with disabilities. Community Centers Division provides an assortment of programs, and activities that meet community needs and promote community involvement in recreation, cultural activities, educa-tion, health and family life activities. Teen Services do many of these same activities but with special atten-tion to the complex needs of teenagers. Computer Clubhouses have been incorporated into five of the six county Community Centers and one of its many Teen Centers.

The Northern Virgninia Technology Council Foundation, the community activities agent of the NVTC, was founded to encourage and facilitate corporate efforts to give back to the community. The Foundation specifi-cally looks for community initiatives based in Northern Virginia that include technology as an important component in their mission with the goal of ensuring current advances in technology reach the commu-nity. Along with Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services and the NVTC Founda-tion the extended list of continuing partners cooperating in this ongoing effort in Fairfax County, Virginia includes, Fairfax County Public Libraries, Fairfax County Public Library Foundation, and Fairfax County Public Schools.

The Computer Clubhouse at the Willston Multi-cultural Center is a collaborative effort between Fairfax Coun-ty’s Department of Community and Recreation Services and Northern Virginia Technology Council Founda-tion. The Willston Computer Clubhouse is patterned after the Computer Clubhouse model utilized at Gum Springs and Bailey’s Community Centers’ Computer Clubhouses. The Computer Clubhouse was established after community residents and supporters saw the impact of the Gum Springs Computer Clubhouse on the youth who participated, and banded together to develop resources to support a second Computer Club-house in Fairfax County.

The community served by the Willston Multi-cultural Center is highly diverse. 44% of residents are White, 23% of residents are Hispanic, 14% are African-American, and 15% are Asian/Pacific Islander. Over half the adult residents lack a college education. 59% speak a language other than English at home. The Center serves as a gathering place for many newcomers to the United States, who meet there for English language classes and other community services. The Computer Clubhouse is one of the first programs to address the needs of the youth residents in the community.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Willa Dumas served as an Americorps Vista volunteer at the Willston Multicultural Center before being appointed Clubhouse Coordinator in September 2004. Prior to this, Willa retired from the Executive Branch of the Federal Government with 29 years of distinguished service as the Associate Director for Community Outreach with the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps NCCC. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Central State University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from George Washington University. She resides in Fairfax, Virginia with her husband, Dr. George C. Dumas.

Fairfax County: James Lee Community Center

Clubhouse Location: 2855A Annandale Road Falls Church, VA 22042Clubhouse Phone Number: 703-534-3387 X209Clubhouse Established: December 2004Founding Sponsor: Northern Virginia Technology Council, Fairfax CountyCBO Contact: Lee Betton, Clubhouse Activity Coordinator Fairfax County Community and Recreation Services

Organization Background:The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services provides through its program divi-sions an extensive list of programs for families, children, teens, adults, senior adults, and people with disabilities. Community Centers Division provides an assortment of programs, and activities that meet com-munity needs and promote community involvement in recreation, cultural activities, education, health and family life activities. Teen Services do many of these same activities but with special attention to the com-plex needs of teenagers. Computer Clubhouses have been incorporated into five of the six county Com-munity Centers and one of its many Teen Centers.

The Northern Virgninia Technology Council Foundation, the community activities agent of the NVTC, was founded to encourage and facilitate corporate efforts to give back to the community. The Foundation specifi-cally looks for community initiatives based in Northern Virginia that include technology as an important component in their mission with the goal of ensuring current advances in technology reach the commu-nity. Along with Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services and the NVTC Founda-tion the extended list of continuing partners cooperating in this ongoing effort in Fairfax County, Virginia includes, Fairfax County Public Libraries, Fairfax County Public Library Foundation, and Fairfax County Public Schools.

The James Lee Community Center is a great place for the whole family and is home to a variety of organiza-tions and services, including Special Programs for Children and Teens, as well as Therapeutic Recreation Programs for People with Disabilities.

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Fairfax County: Reston Teen Center

Clubhouse Location: 12196 Sunset Hills Road Reston, VA 20190Clubhouse Phone Number: 703-703-7040Clubhouse Established: February 2005Founding Sponsor: Northern Virginia Technology Council, Fairfax CountyCBO Contact: Lee Betton, Clubhouse Activity Coordinator Fairfax County Community and Recreation Services Clubhouse Coordinator: Erin Muessen

Organization Background:The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services provides through its pro-gram divisions an extensive list of programs for families, children, teens, adults, senior adults, and people with disabilities. Community Centers Division provides an assortment of programs, and activities that meet community needs and promote community involvement in recreation, cultural activities, education, health and family life activities. Teen Services do many of these same activities but with special attention to the complex needs of teenagers. Computer Clubhouses have been incorporated into five of the six county Com-munity Centers and one of its many Teen Centers.

The Northern Virgninia Technology Council Foundation, the community activities agent of the NVTC, was founded to encourage and facilitate corporate efforts to give back to the community. The Foundation specifi-cally looks for community initiatives based in Northern Virginia that include technology as an important component in their mission with the goal of ensuring current advances in technology reach the commu-nity. Along with Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services and the NVTC Founda-tion the extended list of continuing partners cooperating in this ongoing effort in Fairfax County, Virginia includes, Fairfax County Public Libraries, Fairfax County Public Library Foundation, and Fairfax County Public Schools.

The cool amenities -- and the fact that no parents are allowed -- make the teen center sound downright magical. The Reston Teen Center has a retro-style cyber cafe with red vinyl booths, a luncheonette counter and stools on a black-and-white tile floor. On Friday pizza-and-movie nights, a film is shown on six televi-sions hanging from the cafe’s walls, with DVD and VCR players. One of five hub teen centers throughout Fairfax County, the Reston Teen Center has a computer room, game room with foosball, pool, table tennis and air hockey tables, and a sound system room, which has CD players and wireless microphones for wan-nabe rappers to work on their lyrics. Youth can go after-school to do their homework and can participate in organized basketball tournaments and dances. The programs are free and grown-ups are prohibited, apart from the paid staff of young adults.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Erin Muessen received her Bachelors and Masters in Counseling from Bob Jones University. She went to college for Counseling because she knew she wanted to work with people, especially teens. During her undergraduate years she took several computer classes and became very interested in working with com-puters as well. While in graduate School she worked for an IT Help Desk helping people with their computer problems. Through this, she really found a desire to combine her interests with working with computers together with helping people. After graduation she began working part time at a teen center. Through this job she found out about the Computer Clubhouse. After learning more about the organization she became extremely excited at the prospect of becoming a part of this wonderful opportunity and combining her abili-ties of working with computers and teens. Erin has been the Clubhouse Coordinator at the Reston Teen Center since it opened in February of 2005.

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Fairfax County: Mott Community Center

Clubhouse Location: 12111 Bradock Road Fairfax, VA 22030Clubhouse Phone Number: 703 278-8605Clubhouse Established: March 2005 Founding Sponsor: Northern Virginia Technology Council, Fairfax CountyCBO Contact: Lee Betton, Clubhouse Activity Coordinator Fairfax County Community and Recreation ServicesClubhouse Coordinator: Rock Jordan

Organization Background:The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services provides through its program divi-sions an extensive list of programs for families, children, teens, adults, senior adults, and people with disabilities. Community Centers Division provides an assortment of programs, and activities that meet com-munity needs and promote community involvement in recreation, cultural activities, education, health and family life activities. Teen Services do many of these same activities but with special attention to the com-plex needs of teenagers. Computer Clubhouses have been incorporated into five of the six county Com-munity Centers and one of its many Teen Centers.

The Northern Virgninia Technology Council Foundation, the community activities agent of the NVTC, was founded to encourage and facilitate corporate efforts to give back to the community. The Foundation specifi-cally looks for community initiatives based in Northern Virginia that include technology as an important component in their mission with the goal of ensuring current advances in technology reach the commu-nity. Along with Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services and the NVTC Founda-tion the extended list of continuing partners cooperating in this ongoing effort in Fairfax County, Virginia includes, Fairfax County Public Libraries, Fairfax County Public Library Foundation, and Fairfax County Public Schools.

The then-named Braddock Community Center was originally established in 1969. During its first year of existence, a log cabin off Braddock Road was used to house staff, equipment, and supplies for all programs offered at the time. In 1975, Fairfax County entered into a five-year lease agreement with local property owners, for a five-acre parcel of land. A one-room trailer was purchased for use as the new center. After the lease agreement expired, the County then purchased the five acres and an additional four acres for expan-sion purposes. In 1994 the two trailers that composed Braddock Road Community Center were demolished, and construction began for a new community center. On April 13, 1995, the new center was open and renamed the James and Marguerite Mott Community Center.

In 2005, Mott Community Center joins the other Fairfax County community centers as host of a brand new Computer Clubhouse.

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NAllen Renaissance

Clubhouse Location: 1209 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405Clubhouse Phone Number: (253) 627-3175Clubhouse Established: April 2001Founding Sponsors: Intel, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationCBO Contact: Bonnie Freeman, Executive DirectorClubhouse Coordinator: Luversa Sullivan

Organization Background:Allen Renaissance, Inc. (ARI) is a non-profit organization affiliated with Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Washington. Allen A.M.E. Church has been a center of spiritual

development and community outreach in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood for nearly 120 years. In addition to its pri-mary ministry, the church operates a food bank, partici-pates in community health fairs, and sponsors mentoring programs. ARI was created to combat community dete-rioration and juvenile delinquency, to provide relief and affordable housing to the elderly and underprivileged, and to assist in the advancement of education. The primary purpose is to offer services that are generally not provided by another source: health, education, and welfare programs that will enhance, enable, educate, and employ the elderly, youth, and dependent persons within the areas served. ARI is especially committed to serving and

uplifting African-Americans and other people of color. Since its inception in 1999, ARI has been involved with property acquisition to house a variety of programs to serve the citizens of Tacoma.

The Evergreen State College - Tacoma has provided significant support to the Computer Clubhouse since its opening in 2000, with staff and students serving as volunteer mentors and collaborating on many proj-ects. Evergreen has integrated the Clubhouse into its upper-division curriculum and encourages students to become involved with the Clubhouse as a way of fulfilling requirements for community service. Located in a building currently owned and managed by ARI, the Computer Clubhouse resides in a former crack house in the Hilltop neighborhood. The Clubhouse is perceived as an integral part of a community reclamation effort over the past few years that has led to reduced crime, drug abuse, and violence in the Hilltop community.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Luversa Sullivan is a former engineering technician who has been nationally recognized for her work with under-served populations. She dedicates her days to opening doors of the technological revolution to youth and adults who lack access to computers. She founded the Institute for Electronic Design, which offers train-ing in computer programming, digital design and streaming media, entrepreneurial projects and leadership development.

Luversa worked for the Seattle School District training teachers to use computer technology in the class-room. In addition to serving as the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator for the Tacoma Urban League, she is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Evergreen State College-Tacoma and president of the Women’s Community Impact Consortium, a non-profit organization offering free technology training to low-income students. In May 2003, Luversa was honored with the Exemplary Leadership Award for her work at the Computer Clubhouse, at the third annual Seattle Girl’s School Grace Hopper Awards Luncheon that cel-ebrates visionary women in math, science and technology.

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Clubhouse Location: 8800 121st St. SW Lakewood, WA 98498Clubhouse Phone Number: (253) 583-5599Clubhouse Established: September 2002Founding Sponsor: IntelCBO Contact: Deb Gilchrist, Dean of Media ServicesClubhouse Coordinator: Kurt Sample

Organization Background:The Computer Clubhouse in Lakewood, WA is a collaboration of many community agencies dedi-cated to improving resources and opportunities for the youth of Lakewood. The City of Lakewood, with 60,000 people, has large neighborhoods characterized by great poverty. Resources such as the Clubhouse are badly needed in Lakewood. With high poverty rates and few economic oppor-tunities, local youth need constructive pathways to higher education and good jobs. Housed adja-cent to the Lake City Elementary School, the Lakewood Clubhouse was brought about by a number of like-minded individuals and organizations with a common, passionate commitment to the youth of Lakewood. Primary collaborators include the Pierce College Foundation and the Clover Park School District.

Pierce College is a public, two-year community col-lege serving over 15,000 Pierce County residents, over one-third of whom are low-income. Its mission is to respond to community educational needs with acces-sible, affordable, high-quality education and to pre-pare learners to live and work in an ever-changing world. Located in Lakewood, it is Pierce County’s larg-est institution of higher education. Pierce College and its Foundation are providing project management and administrative oversight of the Computer Clubhouse.

The Clover Park School District is providing the facili-ties housing the Computer Clubhouse, as well as local marketing and support. The School District encom-

passes the City of Lakewood, the Fort Lewis Army Post, and McChord Air Force Base, and educates 13,500 students, 45% of whom are students of color. 54% of students are eligible to receive free or reduced-cost lunches.. The Lakewood Computer Clubhouse is adjacent to the Lake City Elementary School and the Lake-wood Community Center, and serves young people ages 10-18 after-school and throughout the summer.

Clubhouse Coordinator Biography:Kurt Sample has over fifteen years of youth experience with the YMCA, and has worked with youth in clubs, after-school programs, outdoor education, sports, resident and day camp situations. In Columbus Missis-sippi in the late 1990s, he served as YMCA Camp Director for five years, working with teens from alternative schools and the juvenile courts, and serving on the Youth Commission in Lowndes County MS. Kurt is an avid sailor and has a B.S. in Marine Transportation from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He is the father of two and a talented musician who plays guitar, mandolin, and piano.

The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is a project of Boston’s Museum of Science in collaboration with the MIT Media Laboratory.

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