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

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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 committees including:

– 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

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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?

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What is Austin Free-Net?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.

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What is Austin Free-Net?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

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Who Benefits from Who Benefits from Austin Free-Net Services?Austin Free-Net Services?

Gender46% - Female54% - Male

Gender46% - Female54% - Male

Income26.7% - Under $15,00027.8% - $15-25,00024.1% - $25-40,00021.7% - Over $40,000

Income26.7% - Under $15,00027.8% - $15-25,00024.1% - $25-40,00021.7% - Over $40,000

Age4% - Under 13 13% - 13-1946% - 20-3529% - 36-55 8% - Over 55

Age4% - Under 13 13% - 13-1946% - 20-3529% - 36-55 8% - Over 55 Language

91.7% -English27.4% -Spanish17.5% - French5.3% - Other (Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Creole, Dinee, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kiswahili, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Sign Language, Turkish, Vietnamese)

Language91.7% -English27.4% -Spanish17.5% - French5.3% - Other (Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Creole, Dinee, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kiswahili, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Sign Language, Turkish, Vietnamese)

Race/Ethnicity/Descent44.6% - Caucasian/White25.4% - Hispanic/Latino(a)19.1% -African-American/Black4.2% - Asian/Indian/Pacific Isl.2.4% - Native American4.3% - Other

Race/Ethnicity/Descent44.6% - Caucasian/White25.4% - Hispanic/Latino(a)19.1% -African-American/Black4.2% - Asian/Indian/Pacific Isl.2.4% - Native American4.3% - Other

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Projects that serve the Projects that serve the mission of AFNmission of AFN

• Public Access Sites

• Computer Training

• Fix-Net

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Computer Training Classes & Computer Training Classes & Public Access SitesPublic Access Sites

• Classes: AFN volunteers and site staff provide free introductory computer and Internet classes in several locations.

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Computer Training Classes & Computer Training Classes & Public Access SitesPublic 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.

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Fix-NetFix-Neta project of Austin Free-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 efficientlyNetwork installation, database support, regularly

scheduled maintenance, virus protection and troubleshooting expertise

Gift Certificates available now!

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Fix-Net PricesFix-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)

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How You Can HelpHow You Can Help

• Adopt-a-Site

• Utilize or recommend Fix-Net services

• In-Kind Donations

• Volunteer

• Become a “Corporate Friend”

• Employee Payroll Deductions

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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

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AFN’s Board of Directors: Current Opportunities

• Directors With Expertise in: o Fundraisingo Strategic Planning and Implementationo Community Technology /Digital Divide o Board and Organizational Developmento Nonprofit Entrepreneurshipo Emerging Computing & Internet Technologieso Community Collaborations

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• Join a working committee to support Board efforts– Awareness & Sustainability– Programs and Services– Organizational Capacity-Building

• Join our Collaborative Board (Advisory)

Teamwork Opportunities(Board Membership Not Required)

Questions?Questions?Please ask! Please ask!

For more information, please call us or visit our website: For more information, please call us or visit our website: (512) 326-9084 (512) 326-9084

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