Automatic Updates from the Tenderloin Technology Lab

2012 has proved to be an eventful year for the guests and staff of the Tenderloin Tech Lab (TTL), a partnership between St. Anthony’s and San Francisco Network Ministries.  Through a recent program with Caltrans, 22 TTL participants had the opportunity to earn some income while informing the public about the Bay Bridge closure over President’s Day weekend.  At our latest Tech Fair, 23 Tenderloin residents had their personal computers repaired at no cost, while others attended a seminar on purchasing a computer.

All 36 computer stations in the Tech Lab have been updated with Windows 7 and Office 2010 – no small feat for a community computer lab.  As a result of the upgrade, our guests are working with software that enhances their computer skills, job prospects, and keeps them caught up with the ever-evolving world of technology.  Another highlight in the Tech Lab has been the evolution of our Social Services Workshops.  Through a collaboration with the dedicated staff of St. Anthony’s Social Work Center, Tech Lab guests now have the opportunity to attend monthly workshops focusing on issues such as local housing.  Stay tuned for many more updates from the TTL as we change the world for the better, one click at a time.