Welcome to the Timothy Smith Network!

 

In today's world, understanding how to effectively use a computer and the Internet is critical for people of every age.  It's the key to a better job, a richer life, a stronger community.  Yet too often, those who have not been exposed to the benefits of technology are afraid of it or don't see the role it can play in their lives

At the Timothy Smith Network, we see technology as a tool that creates possibilities, inspires action, and changes lives.

Kevin Hepner (USES), Robert Fleming, Lisa Millwood (Dimock)The Dimock Center and United South End Settlements are the 2011 recipients of the Robert J. Fleming Award

 

In 2011 the Timothy Smith Network's Board of Directors established the Robert J. Fleming Award to recognize TS Centers and individuals who through their leadership and innovation have positively impacted the Timothy Smith Network and the communites it serves.

For additional details, click here.

Online Learning Readiness

Multi-week program; 20 contact hours per week

Graduates are eligible to receive a Netbook with a $50 co-pay

Participants must be residents of Boston

 Upcoming Programs
2/27/12-5/18/12
M, T, W, TH
9:30 am to 2:00 pm 		 United South End Settlements
566 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 		 Contact: Leah Samura
Phone: 617-375-8196 
 
3/5/12-5/25/12
M, T, W, TH
9:00 am to 1:30 pm		 North American Indian Center of Boston
105 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA
 		 Contact: Gloria Colon
Phone: 617-277-4840
 
3/19/12-6/12/12
M, T, W, TH
9:00 am to 1:30 pm		 Boston Neighborhood Network/TV
3025 Washington St., Roxbury, MA
 		 Contact: Andre Sparrow
Phone: 617-708-3241
 
5/29/12-8/18/12
M, T, W, TH
9:30 am to 2:00 pm

 

 United South End Settlements
566 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA  		 Contact: Leah Samura
Phone: 617-375-8196
 
     
Information Sessions
Tues. 1/31/12 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM South End Branch Library
685 Tremont St., Boston
Thurs. 2/2/12 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM Parker Hill Branch Library
1497 Tremont St., Roxbury
Mon. 2/6/12 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Roslindale Branch Library
4246 Washington St., Roslindale
Mon. 2/6/12 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM La Alianza Hispana
409 Dudley St., Roxbury
Tues. 2/7/12 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Parker Hill Branch Library
1497 Tremont St., Roxbury
Tues. 2/7/12 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM La Alianza Hispana
409 Dudley St., Roxbury
Wed. 2/8/12 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Uphams Corner Branch Library
 500 Columbia Rd., Dorchester
Wed. 2/8/12 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM United South End Settlements
566 Columbus Ave., Boston  
Wed. 2/8/12 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM Roslindale Branch Library
4246 Washington St., Roslindale
Thurs. 2/9/12 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
  6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
 		 Codman Square Branch Library
690 Washington St., Dorchester
Tues. 2/14/12 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
  6:00 PM to 7:45 PM 		 Mattapan Branch Library
1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan
 
Thurs. 2/16/12 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 		 The Freedom House
14 Crawford St., Dorchester
 
Thurs. 2/16/12 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM Uphams Corner Branch Library
500 Columbia Rd., Dorchester

 

Additional Information Sessions and Classes will be posted as soon as dates are finalized.
For more information, call 617-968-3653.

Success Stories

Phillip at Tobin/Mission Hill Community Center

I dropped out of school because I felt devalued by the educational system.

MissionSAFE staff saw my potential.  They introduced me to the technology manager at the Timothy Smith Computer Center, and from that point on I knew that y life was going to change for the better.  The one-on-one counseling and dynamic, hands-on learning environment helped me regain my “thrust for knowledge.”  I enrolled in the GED Program at the Dimock Center and passed after only three months.  I also participated in the MIT Youth Astronomy Apprenticeship (YAA) after-school program.  Now I am a YAA Fellow and facilitate their program at the Tobin/Mission Hill community Center.  Every time I get in the classroom, I remember how I felt as a participant, so m constantly trying to incorporate “cool fun facts” into the session to keep my class interested and engaged. I’m very grateful for the caring adults who taught me technology, team work, and personal development skills.

Currently, I’m a business major at Bunker Hill Community College. Eventually, I plan to earn an MBA with the long term goal of becoming a CEO of a bank. Because people cared about me, I’m in a position to give back.  I have come full circle.

--Phillip
Tobin/Mission Hill Community Center

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