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Like most everyone else around the world, we watched the new year arrive with much interest in what dreaded Y2K bugs might appear. The television coverage of the time zone boundaries passing into the new millennium was most exciting. People celebrated, the fireworks went off, and the lights burned right on into the new year. Computers clocks rolled over and kept on going - no bugs! And the RECA Foundation rolled into the best year yet. Membership in The Columbia Basin Public Information Network grew at an
unprecedented level during the year.
The Computer Recycling Program also saw a significant increase in
activity. In addition to the CBPIN members, local "at risk" families
and individuals benefited from donated computer systems.
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Over 30 computers were placed in the homes of
children with Developmental Disabilities.
A significant increase in the number of non-profit web
sites can be seen. Just some of the pages maintained by the RECA
Foundation in 2000 include:
Arborwood Family Learning
Center
Benton/Franklin Domestic Violence
Foundation for Acupuncture
Research & Education
Kiwanis Club of Tri-City
Industry
And, of course, The Columbia
Free-Net
There are many others maintained by other volunteers. |
Web hosting and software was donated by Meier Enterprises so that local businesses could have a beginning Web presence. There are over 4,600 businesses listed. A new concept called the "mini-web" page is available for a small annual fee. Proceeds from these listings go directly to CBPIN projects and programs. The Tri-City Area Chamber of Commerce uses the directory to highlight their members.
The Salvation Army Computer Technology Centers in Richland and Pasco were
launched. The standardized educational software suite developed by the RECA
Foundation helps children of all ages. The Non-Profit Resource Center served many of the area's non-profit agencies. The Progress 2000 Report provides details. |
