CyberCenters

Computer access at Gay & Lesbian centers.

The David Bohnett CyberCenters, located in 30 cities throughout the U.S., offer free access to the Internet and computer classes for the traditionally underserved LGBT community. The CyberCenters also serve as a hub for educational opportunities for seniors and youth. The first CyberCenter was opened in 1998 at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center. Its mission of providing software training, classes and Internet access inside a comfortable, informal environment proved so successful that it served as a blueprint for all 30 CyberCenters around the nation. In 2004, the David Bohnett Foundation invested more than $350,000 to "refresh" all 18 existing CyberCenters with state-of-the-art IBM technology, including the latest in software and hardware design. Most CyberCenters are located inside an LGBT community center that serves the local area where they are located.

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Related News:

UCR's Expanded LGBT Resource Center Holds Open House Jan. 17
(Jan. 16, 2008) New space and a $10,000 technology grant adds services to David Bohnett CyberCenter. (UC Riverside Newsroom)

CyberCenter Opens at William Way GLBT Center in Philadelphia
(Nov. 13, 2007) By Larry Nichols, PGN Staff Writer, © 2007 Philadelphia Gay News

New CyberCenter Opens in Minneapolis
(Oct. 26, 2007)

Online conversations for closeted students
(Mar. 21, 2007) by Jimmy Tobias, DailyPennsylvanian.com

LGBT Center gets a 'Cybercenter'
(Sep. 22, 2006) by Ashwin Shandilya, DailyPennsylvanian.com

The David Bohnett Foundation award Gay Youth Group
(Aug. 26, 2006) gayteens.org

David Bohnett CyberCenter Opens at UC San Diego
(Apr. 20, 2006)

1st Anniversary Reception Features CyberCenter Opening
(Apr. 13, 2006) From thedccenter.org

LGBT Resource Center Opens Wireless CyberCenter April 21
(Apr. 05, 2006) A special technology grant makes state-of-the-art center a reality.

First CyberCenter opened for GLBT Colorado
(Nov. 02, 2005)

David Bohnett Foundation Celebrates 6 Years of CyberCenter Program
(Dec. 29, 2004) Learn more about our CyberCenters in our Flash Presentation

CyberCenter Stage
(Oct. 26, 2004) David Bohnett turns his Internet success story into critical support for local GLBT Internet access and other causes. The Advocate, 10/26/04 (pdf format)

Wingspan gets new cybergear
(Oct. 14, 2004) By Sheryl Kornman, Tucson Citizen

Resource Center an Informational Haven
(Oct. 13, 2004) UCLA Daily Bruin article about UCLA's CyberCenter

Wingspan Celebrates Grand Re-opening of David Bohnett CyberCenter and Several Recent Honors
(Sep. 29, 2004)

The Center Will Celebrate CyberCenter Re-Opening
(Aug. 19, 2004) From SanDiegoGayNews.com

San Diego LGBT Center Holds Open House to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening of the David Bohnett CyberCenter
(Aug. 16, 2004)

Former Gov. Dean joins community for opening of new Vt. gay center
(Jul. 02, 2004) New ‘CyberCenter’ is cornerstone of center’s new building in state’s largest city

Community center expands at new location
(Jun. 12, 2004) By Molly Walsh, Free Press Staff Writer. Reprinted from BurlingtonFreePress.com.

Vermont's Queer Community Center Celebrates Grand Opening
(Jun. 11, 2004)

Gay and Lesbian Groups Get Technology Help
(Apr. 29, 2004) By Nicole Wallace, reprinted from Chronicle of Philanthropy

LGBT Community Joins Together to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening of David Bohnett Los Angles CyberCenter
(Apr. 22, 2004)

David Bohnett Cyber Center Opens in Milwaukee
(Jul. 20, 2003) Grand Opening welcomes new David Bohnett Cyber Center at the Milwaukee Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center.

David Bohnett Cyber Center Opens in New York
(Jan. 20, 2003) It was a full house at the Jan. 6 opening reception of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center's David Bohnett Cyber Center

The David Bohnett Cybercenter
(Feb. 20, 2001) One of the foundation's most successful ventures, the Cyber Center is a model for similar efforts throughout the United States.