Tenderloin Tech Fair Debriefed

Today’s blog entry is from Derek Escalante, an intern in the Tenderloin Tech Lab this summer:

On Saturday June 19^th, the staff from the Tenderloin Tech Lab paired up with 8 volunteers and 9 Reliatech Computer Technicians to host another successful and fun Tech Fair. On the day of Tenderloin Tech Fair, which is hosted by the St. Anthony Foundation four times a year, guests of the foundation can come in and work with professionals on questions or problems related to computer technology. On Saturday, over a hundred clients attended San Francisco’s largest free tech help event. Over 25 individuals brought in their personal computers to be diagnosed and repaired by the talented professionals, while others were able to participate in advanced computer skills courses, have personal one-on-one tutoring for specific questions, and access a wealth of resources. Clients were able to receive help from tech gurus in everything from word processing to Facebook to advanced web design. Over the years, the Tech Fair has become a hot item in the Tenderloin; word has spread quickly among clients about the free event, as the majority of clients indicated that they heard about the Tech Fair through word of mouth or from staff at the St. Anthony Dining Room. With such incredible resources available and the help of great people– all for free!- the high client turnout on Saturday makes it clear that the tech fair is the place to be.