Digital Equity Project

At DANEnet, we believe in the power of connection— through technology and through our shared community. Every week, we connect with dedicated professionals at partner nonprofits across Dane County, including caseworkers, social workers, nurses, and teachers, who help us identify families in need of support from our Digital Equity Project. It’s through these connections that your generosity comes to life.

Today, I want to share the story of Kristin, as told by Becky, her Housing Program Coordinator at The Road Home. Becky’s words remind us how powerful your support truly is:

“Kristin came to Madison fleeing domestic violence, hoping to find safety for herself and her one-year-old son, Castiel—who had just been diagnosed with brain cancer. For ten months, she stayed in shelter while navigating surgeries, applications, and countless setbacks. Kristin fought every day to build a more stable life for herself and her son.

“Through DANEnet, we were able to provide her with a laptop. That simple gift changed everything. She used it to apply for housing, attend virtual doctor appointments, and stay organized as she rebuilt her life. 

“Last month, Kristin and her son moved into stable housing. She’s now enrolled at Madison College, preparing for her placement test, and working on regaining her driver’s license. She is unstoppable—but thanks to DANEnet and your support, she didn’t have to do it all alone. That is a beautiful thing.”

Will you help us continue this life-changing work through a donation?

Now, Kristin’s future is filled with possibility. Your past support gave her the laptop that served as a lifeline during those dark days—and she’s just one of hundreds of families we serve each year.

Donations made before July 31, 2025 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by digital equity champions Wendy & Pete --up to $3,000!

Your gift provides support beyond laptops, too. It provides digital skills classes, one-on-one computer help clinics (in-person and online), and information about affordable internet options. With your help, we can continue bridging the digital divide across our community.

Your donation today makes a huge difference in our community! 

Together, we will help more individuals like Kristin connect with the next step toward stability, education, and independence.

More about DANEnet and our mission:

We strive to improve digital equity and we do this two ways: by offering affordable, professional IT/tech services to over a hundred other nonprofit orgs in Dane County, and through our Digital Equity Project. Our Digital Equity Project relies on donations to provide free basic computer skills and tech repair clinics at local libraries and community centers, as well as free refurbished donated laptops to adults from low-income households without computers (referred by local caseworkers and other direct-service providers). 

By supporting digital equity in the community with your donation, you are providing adults with the skills they need to enter the workforce, allowing families to better support their child's education, assisting veterans' and rural-area families access to online healthcare support, and offering veterans and seniors a chance to improve their social and civic engagement! 

Everyone here at DANEnet is committed to digital equity, and we believe that technology, connectivity, and the skills to use both are part of a quality of life that ALL should be able to enjoy.