Technology, explained by a patient neighbor.
Free, friendly lessons for anyone in St. Charles who feels a step behind on computers, phones, and the internet. No question is too basic.
About us
Our mission
Tech for Today empowers people in St. Charles, Missouri to use technology with confidence, safety, and independence through free, patient, hands-on help from volunteers in their own community.
Maybe you're sending your first email, setting up video calls with family, or trying to tell a real text message from a scam. A volunteer will sit beside you and go one step at a time, as many times as you need. Every session is free.
Why I started Tech for Today
I'm Tim, a high school student here in St. Charles. Technology keeps changing, and not everyone has someone nearby who can explain it patiently or help double-check whether a message is a scam. I started Tech for Today so anyone in our community can get that help for free, from a neighbor who's happy to explain things one more time.
Tim, founder
What we can help with
If your question is on this list, or anywhere near it, we can work through it together.
Phones and tablets
Texting, photos, settings, and the apps that are actually worth having.
Email and video calls
Sending, replying, attaching photos, and seeing family face to face.
Scams and online safety
How to spot fake texts, calls, emails, and pop-ups before they cost you anything.
Passwords
How to make strong ones and keep them private. Not on sticky notes, and never shared with us.
Getting around online
Searching the web, using maps, and telling trustworthy websites from sketchy ones.
Computer basics
Mouse, keyboard, files, printing, and what to do when you're stuck.
How a session works
No experience needed, and nobody is graded.
Pick a session
Choose a class from the calendar below. Every session is free and open to everyone.
Bring your device and questions
Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop and its charger. Jot down whatever has been bugging you.
Learn by doing
You do each step yourself, with a volunteer beside you, at your own pace. Take notes home to practice.
Prefer one-on-one help?
Request a free session with a volunteer, in person at a public place, by video call, or by phone. The form takes about 3 minutes, and a volunteer will reach out within a few days to set up a time.
Your private information stays private
Volunteers will never ask for your passwords, PINs, bank or card numbers, or Social Security number, and they won't sign in to your accounts for you. If someone claiming to be from Tech for Today asks for any of these, it isn't us.
Classes and events
Every session is free, with no sign-up needed. Just show up.
Calendar
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Coming up
No classes are scheduled yet. New dates will show up here as soon as they're set. Need help before then? Request free one-on-one help.
Where we're headed
We're starting small and growing on purpose.
- Now
Free classes and one-on-one help
Hands-on group lessons around town, plus one-on-one sessions by request.
- Next
Drop-in help hours
Regular one-on-one time for whatever question you walk in with.
- Later
Computers for neighbors in need
Refurbishing donated computers and giving them, lesson included, to people who can't afford one.
Get involved
Tech for Today runs on volunteers and community partners.
Present for Tech for Today
Good with technology and patient with people? Lead a free class on our behalf. High school students and adults are both welcome, and no teaching experience is needed. The sign-up form takes about 5 minutes.
Apply to presentHost a session
Libraries, senior centers, churches, and community groups: if you have a room with Wi-Fi and a few tables, we'd love to bring a class to you.
Offer a spaceQuestions? Ask away.
Need help with something specific? Request free one-on-one help. For anything else, like bringing a class to your group or just saying hello, send us an email. We read every message.
Email hello@tech4today.org