Vaccine Preventable Diseases Reproductive and Child Health Conditions Associated with Poverty Libraries and Public Access to Information Education Pacific Northwest Special Projects

Public Access to Information 10/25/99 Residence XII Capital Campaign Kenmore, WA $30,000 (over 12 months) Capital campaign contribution for the purchase of computer equipment in the new Residence XII facility. 10/20/99 Thurston High School The Pony Express Springfield, OR $3,000 (over 12 months) A new computer for Thurston High School to be used in the production of their award-winning school paper, The Pony Express. 10/20/99 Community Technology Institute Community Voice Mail Seattle, WA $250,000 (over 12 months) Community Voice Mail (CVM) provides dignified access to communications as a step toward solving a critical social problem of homelessness and unemployment among the poor. This grant is in support of CVM program expansion to every major city in the United States. 10/1/99 West Seattle High School Technology Adoption Project Seattle, WA $200,000 (over 12 months) Funds will be used to purchase computer equipment and peripherals for classroom use at West Seattle High School. Several teachers will participate in training sessions and use the technology with students in their classrooms. 10/1/99 West Seattle High School West Seattle Learns Seattle, WA $20,000 (over 12 months) Funds will be used to purchase computer equipment for a computer lab located in the West Seattle High School library. The lab will be used for students and teachers during the day and host community computer classes at night. 10/1/99 Jemez Pueblo Community Library Jemez Pueblo Community Library Jemez Pueblo, NM $45,902 (over 12 months) Jemez Pueblo Community Library received equipment to provide a wireless Internet solution by connecting the library to a preexisting data line. Data cabling, electrical equipment and lighting-protection equipment was also installed. 10/1/99 First Place First Place Technology Grant Seattle, WA $50,000 (over 12 months) Funds will be used to purchase computer, networking and Internet connectivity equipment for First Place, a private, nonprofit school and social service agency devoted to helping children and families who are homeless or in transition. 10/1/99 Boys and Girls Clubs of King County Techmobile Seattle, WA $60,000 (over 12 months) In support of the Boys and Girls Club Techmobile project, a mobile computer lab designed to offer countywide opportunities and skills in computer education, access to the Internet and work readiness. Outreach is targeted to King County youth who are low-income, members of minority communities and/or limited English speakers. Photographer: Jim Ball