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We need your help

June 04, 2010

We are applying for a grant to an organization for an educational program for which we would like your support by voting June 1st to June 20th, at the following web site: www.BetterWorldBooks.com, on the right side is a blue box where it says Readers’ choice literacy grant, click in “VOTE” and search Open Windows Foundation.
Thank you for your support!

My experience as a Volunteer with Open Windows

June 04, 2010

... This has been an amazing experience, and I recommend it to anyone considering gap months or a gap year. I have learned much more than many of my friends who are currently taking their intro classes as freshmen in college, and I certainly feel like I have made more of a difference than I did when working for Congress. I have until the end of May and I am only afraid it will go by too fast. Eduardo M. (Continue)

OPEN WINDOWS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

October 17, 2008

A benefit was held in Austin, Texas on October 16th to raise funds to support the Open Windows Library, educational programs, and scholarship fund. The event featured live music, appetizers, drinks, a silent auction, and a raffle. (Continue)

Mother´s Day Celebration

May 08, 2008

On May 9th, a Mother’s Day celebration was held for
the mothers of all the children who attend the
Library. The celebration included dance, theater,
poems and songs! Different activities were held in
which mothers participated; had fun and won prizes;
additionally, food and groceries were given.

Inauguration of Our New Computer Center – Thank You Rotary

September 10, 2007

Open Windows is thrilled to announce the official opening of the New Computer Lab. The inauguration was celebrated on September 10th. Students were eager to power-up the 20 computers in the Lab, and to sign up for Lillian’s and Roxana’s computer courses.

Joan, student, Luisa, Alma, Asunción and Teresa

The furnishing of the new Center, and the installation of 10 new computers, was made possible thanks to generous contributions by the Portola Valley Rotary Club (Joan Fuesch), the Antigua Rotary Club (Alma Olson and Asunción Vitoria), the International Rotary Club, and by Tom Sullivan. Special thanks to Joan Fuetsch and Alma Olson for shepherding the Computer Center project through its initial stages, and also for starting the Matching Grant to fund the project.