by Stephen Hodges | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Highlights: Nerds Abroad purchased a new laptop for our partners in Haiti, nCompass. We purchased a new laptop instead of sending an older, refurbished unit, for less than $300. We will assess and compare the purchasing new laptops vs. refurbishing in future... 
by Stephen Hodges | Nov 24, 2021 | Maintenance and Repair
Do you have an old laptop laying around? Don’t chuck it, turn it into a Chromebook! Note: please proceed at your own risk! The process below has the potential of permanently deleting data or permanently modifying your computer. When in doubt, please contact a... by Stephen Hodges | Jun 20, 2020 | General Organization Updates
As Linn County moves into a Phase 2 reopening from Oregon’s stay-at-home order, Nerds Abroad is transitioning back to our efforts with building the Empowerment Grant – grants to support local underrepresented entrepreneurs in and around the Willamette Valley. As... 
by Stephen Hodges | Mar 24, 2020 | General Organization Updates, Technology
Based on the significant impact felt in our local communities around Oregon due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nerds Abroad board has decided to release current technology inventory available to a broader scope of recipients in order to support a larger group of... by Stephen Hodges | Oct 16, 2019 | General Organization Updates, Microgrants
Effective Immediately, Nerds Abroad President and CEO Stephen Hodges is transitioning to organization Secretary, to be succeeded by Stanley H. Salot, Jr. of Monroe, Oregon. Stan will oversee the transition of Nerds Abroad to a more locally-focused organization over...