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“2003 Best Internet Safety Net and Digital Divide Bridge” —Austin Chronicle

“2003 Best Internet Safety Net and Digital Divide Bridge” —Austin Chronicle. www.austinfree.net www.austinfix.net (512) 326-9084. Austin Free-Net www.austinfree.net * www.austinfix.net.

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“2003 Best Internet Safety Net and Digital Divide Bridge” —Austin Chronicle

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  1. “2003 Best Internet Safety Net and Digital Divide Bridge”—Austin Chronicle www.austinfree.net www.austinfix.net (512) 326-9084

  2. Austin Free-Net www.austinfree.net * www.austinfix.net • Austin Free-Net (AFN) is a non-profit corporation established in 1995. Our mission is to ensure that under-served communities can access and effectively use the Internet and computer technologies in public spaces throughout Greater Austin. • Opportunities: Board of Directors and Community Members to work on committeesincluding: • Awareness & Sustainability • Programs and Services • Organizational Capacity-Building • Join our Collaborative Board (Advisory) • For more information, contact Ana Sisnett, 512.326.9084 X 16 • or email info@austinfree.net www.austinfree.net

  3. What’s ahead… • What is Austin Free-Net (AFN)? • Who benefits from AFN services? • Projects that serve the mission of AFN • How you can help • Questions? www.austinfree.net

  4. What is Austin Free-Net? • Austin Free-Net (AFN) is a non-profit corporation established in 1995. • Funded by foundation and corporate grants, City of Austin contracts and community support. • AFN Mission: Ensure that underserved communities can access and effectively use the Internet and computer technologies in public spaces throughout Greater Austin. www.austinfree.net

  5. What is Austin Free-Net? • AFN expertise includes: • Installation and networking of computer labs and office • Ongoing technical support • Help with understanding and planning for efficient use of computers and the Internet www.austinfree.net

  6. Who Benefits from Austin Free-Net Services? Gender 46% - Female 54% - Male Income 26.7% - Under $15,000 27.8% - $15-25,000 24.1% - $25-40,000 21.7% - Over $40,000 Age 4% - Under 13 13% - 13-19 46% - 20-35 29% - 36-55 8% - Over 55 Language 91.7% -English 27.4% -Spanish 17.5% - French 5.3% - Other (Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Creole, Dinee, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kiswahili, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Sign Language, Turkish, Vietnamese) Race/Ethnicity/Descent 44.6% - Caucasian/White 25.4% - Hispanic/Latino(a) 19.1% -African-American/Black 4.2% - Asian/Indian/Pacific Isl. 2.4% - Native American 4.3% - Other www.austinfree.net

  7. Projects that serve the mission of AFN • Public Access Sites • Computer Training • Fix-Net www.austinfree.net

  8. Computer Training Classes & Public Access Sites • Classes: AFN volunteers and site staff provide free introductory computer and Internet classes in several locations. www.austinfree.net

  9. Computer Training Classes & Public Access Sites • Public access sites: In partnership with the City of Austin, AFN also provides public access to the Internet at various City locations, including every public library. www.austinfree.net

  10. Fix-Neta project of Austin Free-Net Fix-Net offers: • Affordable, dependable technical support, training, and technology planning for nonprofits, community-based organizations and public agencies • Education to help staff and volunteers use and plan for technology more efficiently • Network installation, database support, regularly scheduled maintenance, virus protection and troubleshooting expertise • Gift Certificatesavailable now! www.austinfree.net

  11. Fix-Net Prices • Free 1-hour assessment • $55/hour - Database design and management • $50/hour - On-site tech support • $40/hour - Annual "Scheduled Support Contract” for regular repair/maintenance visits • $30/hour - Repairs on equipment brought to our lab (an appointment must be scheduled for both the drop off and pick up of your equipment) • $30/hour - Phone support (in 20-minute increments) www.austinfree.net

  12. How You Can Help • Adopt-a-Site • Utilize or recommend Fix-Net services • In-Kind Donations • Volunteer • Become a “Corporate Friend” • Employee Payroll Deductions www.austinfree.net

  13. Austin Free-Net’s Board of Directors • Reflect Austin’s diversity • Roll up their sleeves • Guide, grow, improve and sustain AFN’s community technology programs and services • Have a passion for • Working with underserved communities toward social and economic justice • Preserving barrier-free access to information technologies, and the right to communicate and share ideas www.austinfree.net

  14. AFN’s Board of Directors: Current Opportunities • Directors With Expertise in: • Fundraising • Strategic Planning and Implementation • Community Technology /Digital Divide • Board and Organizational Development • Nonprofit Entrepreneurship • Emerging Computing & Internet Technologies • Community Collaborations www.austinfree.net

  15. Teamwork Opportunities (Board Membership Not Required) • Join a working committee to support Board efforts • Awareness & Sustainability • Programs and Services • Organizational Capacity-Building • Join our Collaborative Board (Advisory) www.austinfree.net

  16. Questions?Please ask! For more information, please call us or visit our website: (512) 326-9084 www.austinfree.net www.austinfix.net info@austinfree.net

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