by supergeek | Nov 19, 2022 | Technology Outreach
Highlights: Christmas Storybook Land is a FREE family Christmas tradition in Albany, Oregon. You can find event information here: https://christmasstorybookland.org/ Each year, hundreds of volunteers help make this event happen from promotion, to setup, to event... by supergeek | Sep 21, 2022 | Implementation and Tech Support
Highlights: Nerds Abroad received several desktop computer donations over the last several months. Desktops are usually hard to re-home due to their size and lack of portability. Most of our donations and placements are laptops. Through a connection in the... by supergeek | Sep 7, 2022 | General Organization Updates, Microgrants, Technology
Highlights: Startup school Oakville Community Christian (OCC) began fundraiser for new technology earlier this year. Through friends and family, Nerds Abroad heard about their needs and were able to fulfill their entire technology wishlist. Nerds Abroad utilized old... by Stephen Hodges | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Highlights: Nerds Abroad purchased a new laptop for our partners in Haiti, nCompass. We purchased a new laptop instead of sending an older, refurbished unit, for less than $300. We will assess and compare the purchasing new laptops vs. refurbishing in future... by supergeek | Feb 3, 2022 | Maintenance and Repair
Many Apple users keep their technology around for the long haul. What happens when it can no longer receive updates? Install Windows! Note: While the guide below is updated as of early 2022, the technology world is ever changing. Please proceed at your own risk!... by Stephen Hodges | Nov 24, 2021 | Maintenance and Repair
Do you have an old laptop laying around? Don’t chuck it, turn it into a Chromebook! Note: please proceed at your own risk! The process below has the potential of permanently deleting data or permanently modifying your computer. When in doubt, please contact a... by Stephen Hodges | Jun 20, 2020 | General Organization Updates
As Linn County moves into a Phase 2 reopening from Oregon’s stay-at-home order, Nerds Abroad is transitioning back to our efforts with building the Empowerment Grant – grants to support local underrepresented entrepreneurs in and around the Willamette Valley. As... by Stephen Hodges | Mar 24, 2020 | General Organization Updates, Technology
Based on the significant impact felt in our local communities around Oregon due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nerds Abroad board has decided to release current technology inventory available to a broader scope of recipients in order to support a larger group of... by Stephen Hodges | Oct 16, 2019 | General Organization Updates, Microgrants
Effective Immediately, Nerds Abroad President and CEO Stephen Hodges is transitioning to organization Secretary, to be succeeded by Stanley H. Salot, Jr. of Monroe, Oregon. Stan will oversee the transition of Nerds Abroad to a more locally-focused organization over... by Stephen Hodges | Mar 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tablet update and fundraiser roll-out! After many months of digesting through data, reviewing interviews, and planning, the first Haitian Tablet Consortium update is ready to go. Take a look at our informational page here for more information! Or, watch our...
