Support Our Work
Bedrock Computing Institute exists to rebuild the connection between communities and technology education. We're training the next generation of technologists while helping our local businesses & organizations get the computing support they need - right in their own neighborhoods.
Your support makes this work possible. Whether you're contributing to our general fund, sponsoring workshops for underserved communities, or helping specific students access our programs, every dollar goes directly toward building computing capability where it's needed most.
Ways to Give
General Fund Donations
Unrestricted donations to our general fund give us the flexibility to respond to community needs as they emerge. These contributions support everything from keeping our infrastructure running to covering the gap between what students can afford and what it costs us to deliver quality instruction.
General fund donations help us:
- Maintain computing infrastructure for student projects
- Cover instructor time and materials for workshops
- Provide scholarships for students who need them
- Invest in curriculum development and program refinement
- Expand into new communities
Equipment & Hardware Donations
We're always in need of computing equipment for student & community use. If you have laptop or desktop computers, networking equipment, or other hardware that's no longer needed but still functional, we can likely put it to good use.
Contact us to arrange equipment donations - we can provide tax documentation for donated hardware valued over $250.
Workshop Sponsorship
Sponsor a workshop and help us bring intensive, hands-on technology education to communities that need it. Workshop sponsorships directly offset the cost of instruction, materials, and travel - making it possible for us to offer affordable learning experiences to students who otherwise wouldn't have access.
Costs for workshops vary based on location, duration, and topic. Cover half of a one-off introductory workshop for $100, or send us a couple grand to bring our team to a new community for a week of intensive instruction.
Workshop sponsors receive recognition on our website and in communications to workshop participants (unless you prefer to remain anonymous).
Scholarship Fund
Our scholarship fund helps cover workshop fees and membership costs for underserved students who show initiative and commitment but can't afford full-price participation. Contributions to the scholarship fund are pooled and distributed based on financial need and demonstrated interest.
Every dollar contributed to the scholarship fund goes directly toward offsetting fees & reducing barriers for students with financial need.
Venue & Space Donations
If you have access to classroom, workshop, or coworking space that could host our programs, we'd love to talk. We need physical locations for in-person workshops, and donated space in new communities helps us expand without the burden of facility costs.
Ideal spaces are classrooms or conference rooms with seating for 8-10 people with easy access to power and reliable internet access. But we're open to creative arrangements - if you have a space that could work, let's talk about how we can make it happen.
Curriculum Development Support
Good curriculum doesn't write itself. We're constantly developing new workshops, refining our approach, and building materials that meet communities where they are. Curriculum development support helps us invest the time needed to create effective learning experiences.
Your support can go towards general curriculum development efforts, or you can fund the creation of specific materials with a particular focus in mind. We're open to collaborating on curriculum that serves both educational goals and real-world needs. Your financial contributions and expertise can help us create learning materials that are both engaging and effective.
Time & Expertise
Beyond financial support, we benefit from people who can contribute their time and expertise. This might look like:
- Guest instruction or technical mentorship for specific topics
- Curriculum review and feedback from practitioners
- Administrative support for program operations
- Marketing and outreach help to reach students in new communities
- Legal, accounting, or business guidance for our operations
If you have skills that might be useful and a few hours to spare, reach out - we'll find a way to put your expertise to work.
How to Contribute
Ready to support our work? We're accepting contributions now.
Contact Us to Give
We're happy to discuss how your contribution would be used, answer questions about our programs, or explore custom sponsorship arrangements. Every donor's situation is different, and we want to make sure your support is directed where it will have the most impact. To make a contribution or discuss sponsorship opportunities, please shoot us a message at support@bedrockcomputing.org
Let us know what type of support you're interested in providing, and we'll work with you to make it happen. We can accept checks, bank transfers, and will soon have online donation options available.