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Our Mission
Computers4Kids is a non-profit after-school technology mentoring program for disadvantaged youth. We strive to improve low income youth's computer and learning skills through caring mentorship, structured training, a vibrant learning environment, and access to a computer at home. The program uses computers as a catalyst for youth to challenge themselves, become engaged in their own learning, and realize greater possibilities academically, professionally, and for their community.
Charlottesville and Albemarle students in grades seven through 12, who qualify for the federal lunch program, are eligible to join our program. While much of our focus is on our mentoring program, Computers4Kids also emphasizes after-school independent learning as well. Students using the lab when not meeting with their mentor enjoy workshops, structured activities, and other projects so that they may continue to learn new skills. All students in the program are eligible to earn a free home computer system and year of free internet access. Twice a year we have formal celebrations to honor Computers4Kids graduates.
Board of Directors
Computers4Kids would like to thank our Board of Directors for their support in making the program a success.
Charles "Cort" Abbott
Retired
Bruce Benson
Albemarle Public Schools
Steve Bowers
Martha Jefferson Hospital
Ken Boyd
Boyd Financial Services
Patricia A. L. Byrne
Consultant
Blake DeMaso
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Mark Giles, President
Virginia National Bank
Uday Gupta
Global Cell Solutions
Colin Learmonth
Broadband Network Service, Inc.
Mary MacIlwaine
Virginia National Bank
Rob McNamara
Farmington Country Club
Meredith Richards
Director Emeritus
Staff
Kala Somerville, Executive Director
kala@computers4kids.net
Michaela Tighe, Communications and Grants Manager michaela@computers4kids.net
Dolly Joseph,
Program Director
dolly@computers4kids.net
Victoria Long, Learning Lab Manager
victoria@computers4kids.net
Davina Fournier, Americorps VISTA Member
davina@computers4kids.net
945 Second Street SE | Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-817-1121 | info@computers4kids.net