The People Foundation
Neighbors collaborating with laptops and devices in a modern community learning space
Safeguard • Educate • Advance

Advancing Technology

We help communities unlock opportunity with technology that is accessible, understandable, and safe. By pairing devices and connectivity with practical training, mentoring, and ethical guidance, people gain confidence to use digital tools at work, in school, and at home. Our collaborations span digital inclusion, workforce skills, cybersecurity basics, and responsible innovation—so families can access essential services, students can learn with modern tools, and job-seekers can demonstrate real skills on real projects. Together with local partners, we focus on simple steps that compound over time: consistent access, hands-on practice, and clear, human-centered principles that keep people protected as technology evolves.

What We Do

The People Foundation supports programs that expand access and ability—from first-time users to career changers. We emphasize comfort with everyday tools, safer habits online, and pathways into technical roles through short, practice-based learning.

These articles explore practical ways technology can support learning, safety, work, and daily life.

Get Involved

You can sponsor devices or connectivity, host skills workshops, mentor learners on real projects, or support local partners delivering tech access and training.

Organizations and educators: contact us to collaborate on equitable, responsible technology programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can the community help expand access to technology?

Donate or sponsor devices and connectivity, support refurbished-device drives, and host welcoming workshops that build comfort with everyday tools like email, docs, and video calls.

What skills should beginners learn first?

Start with digital safety, password habits, email and calendar basics, cloud file organization, and office software. Then add simple coding, data literacy, or AI basics through hands-on mini-projects.

Where can I learn more about responsible and safe tech use?

Review our articles on technology’s role in education and public safety, attend library or community college workshops, and explore trusted guides on cybersecurity, privacy, and ethical AI.