Get Involved
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of Computer CORE. Each year, about 100 dedicated volunteers help make our mission possible by teaching digital literacy and career development classes, serving as Zoom administrators, supporting students as advisors and classroom assistants, and helping with technology distribution and computer boxing events.
Volunteers also contribute their talents in areas such as marketing, outreach, writing, design, event planning, and administrative support. Their time, expertise, and compassion enable Computer CORE to operate efficiently on a lean budget while serving hundreds of adult learners each year. By sharing their knowledge and skills, our volunteers help students build confidence, gain critical digital skills, and take meaningful steps toward better careers and brighter futures.
Donate
CORE’s operating budget comes primarily from generous individual donations and competitive grants from local governments, foundations, or corporations. Sponsors play a big role in the success of our program too, providing involvement from the local business community. We accept many forms of donation that are more clearly outlined on the pages linked here; important items we accept are computer donations if they meet the criteria listed on the computer donation page.
Ways to Give Back
Gifts in Your Will
Name Computer CORE as a beneficiary in your will or life insurance policy and leave a lasting legacy for future learners.
Gifts of Stock
Donate appreciated stocks or securities and you may avoid capital gains tax while advancing digital equity.
IRA Giving
If you are 70½ or older, a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA can count toward your required minimum distribution, tax-free.
DAF's
Already have a donor-advised fund? Recommend a grant to Computer CORE through your fund sponsor.
Matching Gifts
Around 65% of Fortune 500 companies match employee donations. Ask your employer, so they can give back too.
Workplace Giving
Give through payroll deduction with the Combined Federal Campaign (#60280) or United Way (#8289).
Give by Bitcoin
Donate cryptocurrency through Every.org, a fast and secure way to support Computer CORE.
Tribute Gifts
Make a gift in honor or memory of someone special and open doors for the next learner.
Your Donation's Impact
$25
Provides a keyboard and headset so a learner can fully participate in online classes.
$75
Covers a month of internet access and support from Computer CORE, so a family can stay connected at home.
$200
Provides a refurbished computer and HelpDesk support to an adult learner, so they can learn, work, and grow.
$1,000
Funds a full class of adult learners from enrollment through graduation.
Stay in Touch with Computer CORE!
Learn more about us, including our mission, history, and the impact of our work. You can also join our mailing list to receive occasional email updates.
Interested in classes? Submit an interest form to stay informed about upcoming sessions.