The only nonprofit in Kansas City solely dedicated to digital inclusion, Connecting for Good provides wireless mesh networks, community technology centers, low-cost refurbished PCs and free digital life skills classes.

Launched in 2011, Connecting for Good’s early ambitions revolved around providing blanket wi-fi networks for residents in the Kansas City, Kansas, community of Rosedale. In late 2012, CFG received a funding boost from mobile apps company One Louder thanks to coordinating efforts by the Social Media Club of Kansas City and KC Digital Drive.

Connecting for Good Now a certified nonprofit ISP that works to bridge the digital divide through a variety of services, including:

• Two Community Technology Centers
  • 3101 Troost in KCMO
  • 2600 NE 3^rd in KCK
• Operation of free wi-fi networks covering three housing facilities:
  • Rosedale Ridge, a low-income housing project in Kansas City, KS
  • Posada del Sol, a senior high rise in Kansas City, MO
  • Juniper Gardens, a four-block low-income housing complex in KCK
• A mobile computer lab
• A PC refurbishing operation capable of producing 50 computers a month for as little as $50 each

Connecting for Good is always in need of donations, either of used computers or financial contributions. Find out more at connectingforgood.org.