I am excited for the first group of basic computer training students to have completed the 10 week program here at the Upper Room Mission. The intention of this program is to help bridge the technological gap between the homeless and the rest of the community. It was incredible to see the progress of the individuals; from not being able to double- click to e-mailing, typing, Facebook, and creating a newsletter for their fellow Mission guests. Great effort group!The individuals from the first Basic Computer Training graduated on April 6th 2009 and took home with them a full computer set-up donated by the Okanagan College and Sprott-Shaw Collage, both in Vernon B.C. Thank you for your generosity. The Computers are set up and functioning in each of the graduates homes. They are enthusiastic to come into the Mission and share with us us all of the new things they are learning about their computer, access to the Internet, music and picture sharing. They have all expressed so much appreciation for this new opportunity, however they have really been the ones to do all the work.
Our second ten week Basic Computer Program has begun on April 27th 2009, and we look forward to more to come. For more information about the computer program or to donate a computer in good working condition please contact Nicole or Karyl at the Upper Room Mission #250-549-1231
