Community Voices
International Women’s Day
March 8th marks International Women’s Day. Celebrated for over a hundred years,
International Women’s Day is a time to forge women’s equality, fight for a world without bias and take action for gender inclusivity & women’s advancement in all aspects of life.
Betty’s Journey: How Free Tech Classes Transformed Her Connections
When Betty, a retired nonprofit specialist, first walked into the Tech Center, she was nervous. Having spent much of her life without modern technology, she felt left behind in a world dominated by smartphones, social media, and video calls. But her determination to connect with her out-of-state grandchildren and long-lost friends motivated her to give it a try.
November: The Month of Gratitude
Are you looking to give back to your community? The month of November is known for sparking feelings of gratitude and reminding us to help those in need. As the year comes to an end, we reflect on our friendships, family, stability, careers, community, and so much more.
American Diabetes Awareness Month
November marks American Diabetes Awareness Month. Though it is a time to cheer on those who are battling this epidemic, it is not meant to be a month of celebration. The main objective of American Diabetes Month is drawing attention to the 38 million Americans that live with this chronic disease, and to encourage people to join the fight against Diabetes through support, advocacy and education.
Manchester Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
With our world constantly evolving, the importance of fostering cultural competency in parenting methods has become increasingly more apparent. The moral skillset of embracing diverse perspectives, traditions, and values has been shown to be necessary in setting children up for success both inside and outside of the classroom, as well as in their future careers. Though many schools utilize culturally responsive teaching and integrate cultural competency into their curricula, it is important to begin this teaching in your own home.
Megan’s Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Growing Through Volunteering
Meet Megan, a dedicated volunteer at the UR Community Cares Tech Center (http://www.urcommunitycares.org). Megan’s path to becoming a volunteer wasn’t easy—she struggles with her speech at times, which made the idea of teaching technology to others seem daunting at first. However, Megan’s story is one of courage, growth, and the power of community.