We See What Others Miss

When others overlook, we invest because every community deserves access to the tools that shape tomorrow.

Who Is ColorCoded?

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ColorCoded is a nonprofit closing the digital divide by making technology accessible to all, regardless of age, income, or background. From teaching seniors to navigate smartphones, to introducing rural youth to coding, from back-to-school drives to scholarships that spark tech careers, we create pathways where barriers once stood.

We don’t just hand out resources. We create bridges. We don’t just teach skills. We build a sense of belonging. We meet people where they are and walk alongside them as they discover what’s possible.

Every day, brilliant minds are told they don’t belong in tech spaces. Seniors are dismissed as “too old to learn.” Rural youth are written off as “not tech material.” Students start school already behind because they lack basic supplies.

We exist because we refuse to accept that brilliance should be limited by zip code, age, or bank account.

Who We Are?

We Are Translators

  • We don't just teach coding - we translate possibility into reality for people who've been told it's not for them
  • We translate a senior's desire to stay connected into smartphone confidence
  • We translate a student's curiosity into a functioning website they built themselves

We Are Amplifiers

  • We don't just give scholarships - we amplify voices that have been systematically silenced
  • Every rural youth we reach becomes proof that innovation doesn't only come from Silicon Valley
  • Every senior who masters video calling becomes visible in a youth-obsessed digital world

We Are Disruptors

  • We don't just distribute supplies - we disrupt the narrative that some people are "naturally" tech-savvy and others aren't
  • We disrupt the pipeline that funnels tech opportunities to the same communities over and over
  • We disrupt the myth that equity is charity instead of justice

What We Do?

We don’t just run programs. We create transformation, one person at a time.

🎒 Back-to-School Drives: Setting Students Up for Success

We distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to K-12 students in underserved communities, but what we’re really doing is ensuring every child starts the school year with confidence and the tools they need to thrive. When a student walks into their first day with a ColorCoded backpack, they’re not just carrying notebooks and pencils. They’re carrying the message that their education matters and their potential is limitless.

This isn’t just about supplies; it’s about removing barriers before they can limit a child’s future.

💻 ColorCoded Scholarships: Expanding Who Gets to Innovate

We provide financial support for youth pursuing tech-related learning opportunities, but what we’re really doing is expanding access to innovation spaces for talented minds who’ve been overlooked. When a rural teenager uses our scholarship to attend their first coding boot camp, they’re not just learning Python or JavaScript; they’re also gaining valuable skills and experiences that will benefit them for years to come. They’re proving that brilliance exists everywhere and innovation comes from every community.

This isn’t just funding education; it’s investing in the diverse voices that will shape tomorrow’s technology.

👵🏽 Techie Tuesday: Creating Digital Confidence at Every Age

We host monthly workshops helping seniors build confidence with smartphones and digital tools, but what we’re really doing is proving that learning has no expiration date. When a 70-year-old grandmother masters video calling, she’s not just learning an app; she’s also learning a valuable life skill. She’s staying connected, independent, and engaged in a digital world that benefits from her wisdom and experience.

This isn’t just tech training; it’s about demonstrating that digital literacy belongs to everyone.

🎁 The ColorCoded Holiday: Building Community Through Technology

We host an annual winter celebration, bringing gifts, food, and tech activities to families during the holiday season. What we’re really doing is creating joyful spaces where community care and technology come together. When families gather with us, they’re not just receiving resources; they’re also gaining valuable experiences. They’re experiencing what it feels like to belong to a community that celebrates their presence, values their contributions, and believes in their bright futures.

This isn’t just holiday giving, it’s building the connected, caring communities we all deserve.

Meet Our Team

Wylesha Rachell

Founder/Chairperson

Rhonda Joseph

Director of Programs

Keyon Noel

Director of Strategic Planning

Melissa Edwards

Director of Fundraising and Development

Savour Fields

Director of Special Projects

Why This Matters

The future is being written in code, and the window for inclusive innovation is closing fast. As digital literacy becomes as essential as reading and writing, the communities that gain tech skills today will thrive tomorrow, while those left behind face widening opportunity gaps.

ColorCoded exists because we refuse to accept a future where technology serves only some people—we're building bridges to ensure that the voices shaping our digital tomorrow reflect the full spectrum of human brilliance and innovation.

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