ABOUT CCFTC - Charitable Organization in Tampa, Fl
Mission
– Our mission is to place computers "free of charge" into the homes of kids with special needs through a not-for-profit charitable corporation comprised of public safety professionals and members of the computer industry.
History of the Association
- CCFTC began with a 911 call from a quadriplegic, needing help. An HCSO Deputy responded, the problem was solved, and a friendship was formed. The quadriplegic, Carol had as her only lifeline, and old computer that allowed her access to the outside world via the Internet. Carol, spent hours each day in cyberspace talking to, and counseling other spinal cord patients from all over the world. "Ladyquad" was making a difference in the lives of all she touched… Then her computer broke down beyond repair, cutting her link to the outside world off. Carol on a small fixed income could not afford the cost of a specially designed machine to adapt with her disability.Her Deputy friend Steve McDermott "Took it to the troops". He put the call out and within only a few days, over a thousand dollars was raised from rank and file deputies in Hillsborough County. A local computer company agreed to build "at cost" a special needs computer for her. Carol was given her new computer system several days later. The Tampa Tribune ran an article on this project, and as a result, additional funds were received which allowed Carol to pay for Time Warner Road Runner "always on" cable modem service for approximately two years.
Administration
- A 8 members board of directors governs the CCFTC Association.. On a voluntary basis, they lend expertise in all phases of the Association’s work.. We rely on the community not only for financial donations but also for Its support. We have a tireless network of individuals who volunteer, assist in our office and work to build computers Board of Directors
Board of Directors
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