Agency Contact Information:

4915 Prospectus Dr. Suite 3

Durham, NC 27713

www.kramden.org

919-293-1133

Agency Mission Statement:

“Kramden Institute, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable institution whose mission is to empower hardworking, less-advantaged students by giving them home computers, allowing them to bridge the digital divide and advance their achievement, strengthening their contribution to the community. We do this by collecting, refurbishing, and reusing computers, extending their useful lives.”

Agency Programs and Goals:

Kramden Institute aims to provide free refurbished computers to deserving underprivileged students so they can utilize the power of a computer to improve themselves and the community. The institute also tries to involve the community in its efforts.

Agency Impact:

The institute improves the lives of countless deserving kids across the state by providing them with free computers so that they may be better equipped for learning. Also, being a volunteer-based organization, they organize regular ‘Geek-a-thons’ and work nights, allowing community members to improve their computer knowledge while helping others.

Volunteer Duties:

Help refurbish computers by doing the following:

• Cleaning the computers
• Installing hardware
• Checking specifications
• Loading an operating system
• Installing software