Bridging the digital divide with Free Geek

Adelle Pomeroy of Free Geek stopped by for Tech Tuesday

by: Jenny Hansson, Emily Burris, KOIN 6 News Staff

Posted: Feb 25, 2020 / 07:54 AM PST / Updated: Feb 25, 2020 / 07:59 AM PST

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Technology evolves faster than a lot of us can keep up with. And, things are only going to speed up!

For Tech Tuesday, Jenny and Emily welcomed Adelle Pomeroy from Free Geek, a local organization that aims to make sure no one gets left behind in a digital divide.

Free Geek has volunteer opportunities and multiple programs to help you stay up to date with the latest technological advances to use in your everyday life.

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