DIGITAL ROCHESTER FUND FOR KIDS
We all know how critical tech has been in our own education and careers. But the large majority of kids in Rochester simply do not have access to educational technology and to the professionals who can mentor them and help them see how that technology can significantly improve their lives.
Digital Rochester is partnering with United Way of Greater Rochester to make a real difference in our community this year. We’re proud to announce the Digital Rochester Fund for Kids, a program that will provide funds and volunteers to enrich opportunities for children in the city of Rochester to learn about technology and give them options for a bright future.
We’re DIGITAL ROCHESTER! Who better to help these kids than US?
OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP!
Did you know that 90% of youth arrests occur between the hours of 3pm and 7pm? Or that there is clear evidence that $1 invested in strong after-school programs returns as much as $25 in reduced health care, law enforcement and incarceration costs within five years?
This is why, in this initial year, the Fund for Kids will focus on improving the after school program experiences available to our urban youth. The Digital Rochester Fund for Kids will directly help students in Rochester by providing access to technology and technology professionals, opening their eyes to the opportunities within their grasp. This goal is part of United Way’s strategy for addressing our community’s most critical issues. It’s called Blueprint for Change: School Age Youth and it’s a focused plan that we support as it calls on us all to LIVE UNITED and come together to best help our community’s youth.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
GIVE: Digital Rochester has set a goal of raising over $10,000 to support the Digital Rochester Fund for Kids. You can give by clicking here. And for every gift of $100 or more, Digital Rochester’s board of directors will match that gift, up to $3,000.
VOLUNTEER: Our financial resources are needed, but our time is the most valuable resource we can give. These organizations have opportunities for talented tech professionals to get involved. Click here to learn about these opportunities.
ADVOCATE: One of the most powerful ways to get involved is by advocating for change. Click here to advocate through United Way’s advocacy efforts.
