Salvation Army hosts computerized learning

PORTLAND--The Salvation Army Moore Street Corps Community Center, along with community leaders, celebrated recently the grand opening of the first Intel Computer Clubhouse in the Pacific Northwest.

“The Salvation Army is proud to be the home of the first globally connected Intel Computer Clubhouse in the Pacific Northwest,” said Major Paul R. Seilet, divisional commander of the Cascade Division.

“Through the enormous generosity of Intel and its industry colleagues, young people in our community will be able to give life to their creative ideas. And while they are gaining technological expertise, they will also be discovering their talents and gifts. This wonderful world of creative learning will provide them with opportunities they might not otherwise have had.”

The Intel Computer Clubhouse at The Salvation Army Moore Street Corps Community Center is a departure from traditional after-school programs that concentrate on homework and tutorials. Instead, according to its sponsors, the clubhouse is both a physical location and a proven, successful learning model that aims to go beyond mere access to technology.

The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is a key component of the Intel Innovation in Education initiative, a global, multimillion dollar effort to help realize the possibilities of science and technology in education. For details, visit www.intel.com/education or www.intel.com/pressroom.

The Salvation Army Moore Street Corps Community Center, 5335 N. Williams, provides character-building programs for youth, childcare for preschool children and recreational and educational activities for individuals of all ages. More than 24,000 individuals pass through Moore Street’s doors annually.