A neighbor receiving one-on-one technology help at CONNECT+
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COMMUNITY TECH HELP DESK

CONNECT+

A welcoming, one-on-one help desk where neighbors of every age get hands-on support with the technology that shapes daily life.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Technology Help, Made Human

CONNECT+ is a free, intergenerational help desk that meets people exactly where they are. Whether you are setting up a first smartphone, navigating an online application, or joining a telehealth visit, our team sits beside you and walks through it together — patiently and without judgment.

From quick questions to hands-on troubleshooting, CONNECT+ turns everyday technology from a barrier into a tool, helping residents stay connected to care, opportunity, and each other.

WHAT WE HELP WITH

Support for Real, Everyday Technology

Laptops & computers

Smartphones & tablets

Email, passwords & accounts

Online forms & applications

Telehealth visits

Printing & scanning

Wi-Fi & home internet

AI tools & assistants

Résumés & job applications

Account access & recovery

Software & hardware setup

Scam & fraud prevention

OUR IMPACT

Help That Gets Results

30

Community Members

46

Support Tickets Resolved

97.8%

Issue Closure Rate

~1 hr

Average Resolution Time

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Closing the Digital Divide, One Neighbor at a Time

For many residents, a single unanswered tech question can stand between them and a doctor, a paycheck, or a loved one. CONNECT+ removes that barrier with patient, judgment-free support — and the confidence people gain carries far beyond the help desk.

You can reach CONNECT+ by walk-up, appointment, phone, email, or at community events — whatever works best for you.

GET IN TOUCH

Have a Tech Question? We’re Here to Help

Stop by, book a session, or reach out — no question is too small. Let’s figure it out together.

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Cultivating digital opportunity — community-centered technology programs supporting youth, seniors, and under-resourced residents across Washington, DC and beyond.