Mobile Lab

Our computer lab began in 2012 in the Community Resource Room. We then began recruiting a technology volunteer to assist clients with their tech needs and help them earn technology certificates. Clients learned how to reset passwords, navigate the internet, and type. With the spread of COVID in 2020, we paused the tech program to prioritize the safety of our staff and community members and our services became remote. All throughout the pandemic we received multiple questions about whether or not we would reintroduce tech classes or bring the computer lab.

The Women’s Building brings back one-on-one tech tutoring in January 2024! Our tech volunteers will be meeting with clients on Wednesdays from 1-4pm to help them with basic computer skills such as typing, navigating the internet, email basics, as well as how to use a smartphone.

We understand the importance of increasing digital equity, especially among women, low-income residents, and non-English-speaking residents to advance their wellbeing. San Francisco Digital Equity defines digital equity as “Full and equitable access to digital technology and its benefits so all San Francisco residents and communities can thrive, regardless of demographics.” In order to continue our mission to provide low barrier services and resources for women, we are now offering tech tutoring in Spanish and English on site. We look forward to our client’s engagement with this service and learning about our community’s changing needs in this digital society.