Welcome
Welcome to Seattle Community Network! Also known as SCN for short; a free public-access service launched in 1994 and operated by Seattle Community Network Association (SCNA), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Support Seattle Community Network
On The Washington Gives Drive Site!
Click this link to go to the SCN Washington Gives 2024 Fundraiser.
Thanks as always for your support!
Service Status
We are working to restore our services affected by the recent network attack and outage. Please watch this site for updates on progress.
Advisory
Please note that you will never receive unsolicited email from SCN suggesting that you make any reply, asking to click on any link, or suggesting you take any action with your account. Please be cautious with any email designed to appear to be from SCN or the help desk. For information about how to report spam, please see the suggestions on the Federal Trade Commission web site ftc.gov.
Giveaway Sister Program
The Computer Giveaway Project has been part of SCN since 1994; an all-volunteer team working with computers donated to be refurbished and redistributed.
For those in need of computing equipment, we recommend contacting the good folks at Interconnection.org, or their sister site connectall.org.
About Seattle Community Network
Seattle Community Network was started in 1994 as a project of the Seattle Chapter of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR), and became an independent organization with the incorporation of SCNA in 1995. Since 1994, at the core of our mission has been the desire to help all Seattle residents connect online regardless of income or abilities, a basic necessity in the pursuit of digital equity.
Partnerships
We have been privileged to partner with the Seattle Public Library and the Computer Giveaway Project from the beginnings of SCN.
Once SCNA had been formed in 1995, CPSR also continued as a partner.
Vancouver Community Network, a sister non-profit, has provided invaluable support for many years.
Our volunteers have also coordinated with and donated time to projects with the City of Seattle Community Technology Advisory Board, Interconnection.org, and other Seattle organizations.
Donate to Seattle Community Network
SCN is an all-volunteer organization; with no paid positions virtually all funds go toward operating costs. Our primary source of funds are the contributions made by our donors to the Seattle Community Network Association, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All of our volunteers and community members appreciate your help. Please use the link at the bottom of this page to donate.
If you would like to volunteer, contact us about opportunities available.
Contact Us
Our mailing address is:
Seattle Community Network
PO Box 15942
Seattle WA 98115
Our voicemail number is:
Area Code: 206 Number: 365-4528
If you are looking for the Local Connectivity Lab project:
Note that the University of Washington has started a different project with the same name, as part of their Local Connectivity Lab initiative. If you are looking for their project, please try their site at:
University of Washington Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICTD) Lab