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The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to high school students as well as undergraduate students entering college for the first time. The purpose of the scholarship is to help under-served students who may not be eligible for other scholarships. … Continue reading →

On the surface, Sam is like many of the people who come to Austin Free-Net (AFN) to use our technology resources at Rosewood Zaragosa to look for a job opportunity.  A man in his late 40s with a booming personality … Continue reading →

This past weekend, a veritable list of who’s who in the broadband access and digital inclusion world convened at the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs. Policy-makers, professors, graduate students, representatives from Austin Free-Net, Technology For All, El … Continue reading →

It’s Official: Google Fiber Is Coming to Austin Austin will be second city in nation to host ultrafast network By Brandon Watson, Fri., April 12, 2013 – Courtesy of Austin Chronicle With giddy anticipation posted on national tech blogs, local … Continue reading →

Austin Free-Net supports our surrounding communities by offering more than free public computer labs and free access to the Internet.  We attend multiple community fairs, career fairs, and service fairs to show our further support of our clients and neighbors. … Continue reading →

Your favorite technology nonprofit has teamed up with Amplify Austin and 350 fellow nonprofits to raise money during a fun and challenge-filled 24-hour fundraising Internet-based event.  Mark your calendars for March 4 -5 and be ready to amplify your give!

Austin Free-Net is once again keeping to the forefront of the DIGITAL AGE.  We will be participating in the 24-hour fundraising digital event to help raise awareness of giving in Austin. Amplify Austin is a new 24-hour, online giving event … Continue reading →

TEXAS CONNECTS COALITION REACHES TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT Local Nonprofit Celebrates Coalition Accomplishment With Open House AUSTIN – Austin Free-Net (AFN) joins Houston-based partner Technology For All (TFA) in celebrating on Thursday, January 31 as Texas Connects Coalition reaches an initial goal … Continue reading →

MEDIA ADVISORY AUSTIN FREE-NET TO SHOWCASE BTOP GRANT ACHIEVEMENTS  Technology education pioneers, Austin Free-Net, will mark the three-year anniversary of the creation and implementation of the National Broadband Technology Opportunities (BTOP) grant award with an open house and guided tour … Continue reading →

When Harry entered the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) he was pretty sure that he’d know a scam if he heard one.  He’s lived on the streets of Austin for a long while now and says that makes … Continue reading →