OUR FOUNDATION


OUR FOUNDATION

The Falu Foundation History
The Falu Foundation is a community based 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation operating to service  low income and other needy communities.
Since 1988, the mission has been focused on three different areas:
 
1.  Technology/Digital Divide; Economic Development & Jobs
2.  Children: Day care, Pre-K, After school, Summer Computers &Technology
3.  Heritage Research, Publications & Dissemination.
 
The Falú Foundation has implemented Silicon Barrio, a comprehensive Technology Telecommunication Initiative with the main objective of preparing community members for jobs using computer applications and other Information Technology. 
The Silicon Barrio strategy includes:


 * Free Technology. 
        * Economic Development and Advocacy
                  * Early Childhood such as Pre Kindergarten
                                * Licensed Child Day Care.
                                            * Compu-thinkers Summer Computer Camp
                                                                * After School with Comuters
                                                                                   * Heritage Research, Publications & Dissemination.

The Falu Foundation Mission
OUR MISSION: To provide opportunities for development of low- income communities, by mobilizing, with care and respect, the learning and productive power of individuals, including children, using technology and cultural heritage. 
OUR VISION:  The Falu Foundation  mobilizes resources to provide  bilingual and other needy communities  with effective opportunities for Development, Career Orientation & Job Employment.
 
Our work is implemented in collaboration with churches, the Community Board, schools, legislators, businesses, banks-financial institutions, and other voluntary and neighborhood organizations.
Mobilizing the Productive and Learning Power of Low-Income Communities

The Falu Foundation Celebrating 16th Anniversary 
The Falu Foundation is East Harlems first technology school specializing in educating adults, children and teens in technology.