For kids
Kids tech labs
We make space for kids to try things, ask questions, and build something they can show off.
Teaching across generations
Technology should feel possible for everyone.
OpenByte helps kids learn by making, helps older adults feel more comfortable with everyday technology, and gives good devices a chance to be useful again.
Hands-on learning Patient guidance Community access
What we doDigital confidence/Device donation drives/Kids tech labs/Support for older adults/Internet safety
Why this matters
Having a device helps. Knowing what to do with it helps more.
Technology is part of everyday life now. We help kids make sense of it, help older adults use it with less stress, and help useful devices find a home.
No jargon. No pressure. Just practical help and people who meet you where you are.
One mission / three movements
01Kids learn by making.
They try things, ask questions, and share what they build.
02Older adults get time.
We slow down, listen, and work through the task together.
03Devices go where they help.
A good device gets another chance to help.
From the roomThe best part is seeing it click.
Students build something, explain it, and leave knowing they can do more than they thought.
How we help
Start with whatever you need.
There’s no perfect door to come through. Pick what sounds like you, and we’ll take it from there.
For older adults
Digital confidence for older adults
Bring the phone, laptop, or online task that has been getting in the way. We’ll work through it together.
For the community
Community device drives
We collect useful devices, prepare them for a new home, and connect them with people who can use them.
Got a device to spare?
It might be exactly what someone else needs.
A laptop or phone sitting in a drawer can help someone learn, apply for a job, stay in touch, or get through an everyday task.
Tell us what you have
We’ll let you know if it fits a current need and what to do next.
Host a drive
Schools, libraries, businesses, and neighbors can collect devices with us.
Pitch in where you can
Help with pickup, sorting, outreach, workshops, or the cost of getting devices where they need to go.
Not sure where to start?
That’s okay. We can start with a conversation.
- 01Tell us what you need.
Learn, get support, give a device, or volunteer.
- 02Share the useful details.
You don’t need to have the perfect words.
- 03We’ll point you in the right direction.
We’ll connect you with the right person or program.
Support OpenByte
Help someone get unstuck.
Your donation helps us run kids' workshops, sit with older adults as they learn, and get donated devices ready for their next home. The total and leaderboard update from Hack Club Bank.
Donate through Hack Club Bank OpenByte is fiscally sponsored by Hack Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible.Questions people ask
A few answers before you reach out.
Still not sure? That’s what the form is for—tell us what you’re trying to do.
Is OpenByte only for beginners?
No. Programs start with the person in front of us. The goal is practical progress, whether that means a first step or a new project.
Can I give you a used device?
Yes. Tell us what you have through the form. We’ll let you know if it fits a current drive before you bring or send anything.
Can my school, library, or business work with you?
Yes. We can talk about hosting a class, organizing a collection, providing space, or supporting outreach.
Where can I see what donations are doing?
The live total and donor leaderboard above come directly from OpenByte's Hack Club Bank account.
Come say hello
Want to learn, help out, or partner with us?
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll get back to you with the most useful next step.
Open the form