Ralph Mendoza presents CDD Director, Kathleen Patton, with a special achievement award on behalf of Walden House, at our March 20th, 2012 Graduation Ceremony.

Our Mission
Crossing the Digital Divide is a non-profit organization with a very specific goal; to close the gap between the haves and the have-nots by bringing technology to the most vulnerable and "in need" of our society, people in recovery.

An Introduction to CDD
Crossing the Digital Divide is a non-profit organization with a very specific goal; to close the gap between the haves and the have-not's by bringing technology to the most vulnerable and "in need" of our society, adults in recovery.

Nearly one million people are incarcerated for a drug offense in our country. Offenses are committed daily in the act of obtaining money to supply the drugs. This is the circumstance that places these adults in a never-ending cycle of abuse and incarceration.

We know that prisons are no place to deal with the problems of addiction. Drugs are readily available inside the walls; along with the very people addicts must stop associating, other addicts. More importantly few "reentry" programs are in place while incarcerated. Programs that can help prepare a person to succeed in the real world. Individuals are left to create their own devices on how to piece their lives back together upon release. With few tools and little education, the devices they will turn to will be what they know, committing a crime. This virtually sets people up to repeat the cycle again and again.

  • "Cross the Digital Divide" written and performed by Smokey Miles (c) 2011 Meson Music BMI
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer
  • Photos by Mark Hanauer

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Song: "Cross the Digital Divide" written and performed by Smokey Miles
(c) 2012 Meson Music BMI

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Volunteers
We have a talented and passionate group of volunteers. Their hard work and generosity drive our projects! Our volunteers work together on everything from setting up computer labs to teaching classes. The need for our services is very high and we would appreciate your help.  Learn More
Projects
CDD hosted its fourth Cri-Help! Graduation Ceremony on August 19th and its Second Walden House Graduation Ceremony on August 18th. CDD computer training is on-going at Cri-Help, House of Uhuru, San Gabriel Latino Family Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center, and Walden House.  Learn more
Events
CDD conducts frequent volunteer meetings, instructor training, and supporting events.  Learn More
Donation
Crossing the Digital Divide need your vital support to expand our efforts. Tax deductible donations of money, computers, or computer equipment are appreciated. Your generosity is critical to the success of our future.  Learn More