Our Amazing Tech Savvy teens at Windward Mall

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Acton Digital Academy is deeply grateful to Hawaiian Telcom and the Bell Charitable Foundation for their generous $10,000 grant in support of Hawaii's Seniors Tech Savvy Teens Program. With your assistance, we move closer to realizing our mission of providing essential technology help for seniors and empowering our tech-savvy teens. Your commitment to bridging the digital divide for underserved communities in Hawaii is truly commendable. Mahalo nui loa for championing digital equity for all!

We're excited to announce that Hawaii's Seniors will benefit greatly from our Tech Savvy Teens Program thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Atherton Family Foundation. This funding will bolster our efforts to bridge the digital divide between generations by equipping both young people and kupuna (seniors) with vital technology skills. 

The Atherton Family Foundation's grant will support key components of our program, including stipends for student coaches, training and certification for teens, and digital literacy workshops for seniors. This investment not only sustains our mission but also broadens our impact within the community. Support our Tech Savvy Teens Program today and help empower Hawaii's seniors with essential technology assistance!

Exciting News: Hawaii's Seniors Empowered Through Tech Savvy Teens Program for Technology Help!

We are thrilled to share that the Tech Savvy Teens program has received a $6,000 grant from the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation through the Ko‘olau Pilina Fund. This initiative aims to bolster community resilience in the Ko‘olau region of Oʻahu and will be instrumental in launching a transformative digital literacy event at Windward Mall.

In collaboration with Kupuna Power, Give Me a Break Foundation, and Acton Academy, this upcoming event is designed to equip our kupuna with valuable digital skills. Through interactive workshops and hands-on training, seniors will learn to navigate and utilize technology to enhance their lives and stay connected with their loved ones.

This initiative underscores our dedication to bridging the digital divide in our community and elevating the technological proficiency of our elders. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation for their unwavering support and belief in our mission to empower Hawaii's seniors through technology.  

This event will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 10-1pm.

Hope to see you there!