Technology, explained by a patient neighbor.
Free, friendly lessons for anyone in St. Charles who feels a step behind on computers, phones, and the internet. No question is too basic.
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Our mission
Tech for Today helps people in St. Charles, Missouri use computers, phones, and the internet with confidence, safely and responsibly.
Maybe you're sending your first email, setting up video calls with family, or trying to tell a real text message from a scam. A volunteer will sit beside you and go one step at a time, as many times as you need. Every session is free.
What we can help with
If your question is on this list, or anywhere near it, we can work through it together.
Phones and tablets
Texting, photos, settings, and the apps that are actually worth having.
Email and video calls
Sending, replying, attaching photos, and seeing family face to face.
Scams and online safety
How to spot fake texts, calls, emails, and pop-ups before they cost you anything.
Passwords
Making strong ones and keeping track of them. Not on sticky notes.
Online services
Patient portals, banking apps, appointments, and forms that moved online.
Computer basics
Mouse, keyboard, files, printing, and what to do when you're stuck.
How a session works
No experience needed, and nobody is graded.
Pick a session
Choose a class from the calendar below. Every session is free and open to everyone.
Bring your device and questions
Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop and its charger. Jot down whatever has been bugging you.
Learn by doing
You do each step yourself, with a volunteer beside you, at your own pace. Take notes home to practice.
Where we're headed
We're starting small and growing on purpose.
- Now
Free group classes
Hands-on lessons at community spaces around town.
- Next
Drop-in help hours
Regular one-on-one time for whatever question you walk in with.
- Later
Computers for neighbors in need
Refurbishing donated computers and giving them, lesson included, to people who can't afford one.
Get involved
Tech for Today runs on volunteers and community partners.
Volunteer
Good with technology and patient with people? High school students and adults are both welcome. No teaching experience needed.
Email us about volunteeringHost a session
Libraries, senior centers, churches, and community groups: if you have a room with Wi-Fi and a few tables, we'd love to bring a class to you.
Offer a spaceDonate a device
We aren't accepting computers or phones yet. When our device program opens, the details will be posted here first.
Not open yetQuestions? Ask away.
Need help with something specific, want to bring a class to your group, or just want to say hello? Send us an email. We read every message.
Email hello@tech4today.org