{"id":1152,"date":"2025-06-03T13:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T13:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitaledfoundation.org\/?p=1152"},"modified":"2026-04-27T23:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T23:21:22","slug":"tech-hub-south-st-pete-community-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitaledfoundation.org\/es\/tech-hub-south-st-pete-community-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"We Opened a Tech Hub in South St. Pete"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In May 2025, we opened the doors to our first <strong>Tech Hub in South St. Petersburg<\/strong>, located inside Mt. Zion Human Services. We did it because access to technology shouldn\u2019t depend on where you were born. And honestly, the response from the community has already shown us how much it was needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From day one, we\u2019ve seen students logging in to complete schoolwork, parents learning how to navigate health apps, and older adults attending digital literacy workshops for the first time. What we built wasn\u2019t just a tech space\u2014it became <strong>a place where more people finally have a way forward<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bridging the digital gap\u2014one connection at a time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South St. Pete is one of many communities in the U.S. where internet access and digital devices still feel out of reach. According to the FCC, over 19 million people nationwide lack reliable broadband access at home. That translates into fewer educational opportunities, limited access to telehealth, and fewer chances to apply for remote jobs or government services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why this Tech Hub matters. We installed 23 refurbished computers, set up high-speed internet, and developed community-focused programming on digital literacy, personal finance, health navigation, and college prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal was never just to \u201cinstall computers.\u201d We wanted to <strong>give people real tools<\/strong> they can use every day\u2014whether to send a resume, attend a virtual class, or just get through the week with more confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Old tech, new purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important choices we made was using <strong>refurbished technology<\/strong>. Instead of buying everything brand new, we partnered with organizations like <strong>eSmart Recycling<\/strong>, who collect decommissioned devices from companies, securely wipe and certify them, and prepare them for second use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That meant less e-waste and more access for people who often get left out of the digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, those same devices that were collecting dust in office storage closets are helping kids write essays, parents access vital resources, and seniors learn how to video call their families. It\u2019s not about the age of the device\u2014it\u2019s about <strong>what someone can do with it now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This was a team effort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project only came to life because of collaboration. <strong>Mt. Zion Human Services<\/strong> offered the space and a strong connection to the neighborhood. <strong>Orlando Health<\/strong> funded the initiative. And we brought the pieces together\u2014coordinating the technology, programming, and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each role was essential. And now, every time we walk into the space and see it full of people learning, focusing, and helping each other, we\u2019re reminded why we do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Just the beginning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Tech Hub is our first\u2014but definitely not our last. We\u2019re already working on ways to expand the model to other communities across Florida and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s still a long way to go. But what happened in South St. Pete proves that with the right tools, the right people, and a little coordination, <strong>real change can start with something as simple as a working computer and a door that\u2019s open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were there to see it happen. 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