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Connecting People Without Phones to Opportunity

Open Access Connections (formerly Twin Cities Community Voice Mail or TCCVM) is the link that connects people in need to vital services. We provide communications technology like voice mail and cell phones so our participants can access housing, employment, health care, safety resources and more. Open Access means increased self-sufficiency.Help us create a link to dignity and hope – make a donation now.

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Broadcasts

Netbook Lending Library

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As part of our netbook lending library, we have open computer labs where participants can learn basic skills such as using the mouse, getting an email address, find information on the internet. This broadcast was for our 50+ Generation members who will have a computer lab where technically skilled members will teach other members about [...]

Twitter Updates

Open Access connected 104 people with a voice mail number at the May 14th Homeless Connect Hennepin. Thanks to our many volunteers! # 2012/05/17

Thanks to the Otto Bremer Foundation for their recent grant to support our voice mail services for homeless and low income people. # 2012/04/20

April 17 is tax day.Call 211 to get help with your return.You may be able to get a check from IRS w/ Earned Income & Child Care Tax Credits. # 2012/04/13

News

Open Access at Homeless Connect (posted 12/11)

On December 12, 2011, people who are homeless had the opportunity to participate in Homeless Connect Hennepin. Open Access Connections connected over 100 people with a free voice mail number at Homeless Connect. KFAI radio covered Homeless Connect. Part of their story was about Open Access Connections, our voice mail program, and our recent funding [...]

Media coverage of Open Access funding crisis (posted 09/11)

Since Open Access Connections learned about our state government funding cut, we received media coverage that allowed us to tell our story. Below are links to some of the media stories. They describe the impact of recent funding cuts and the importance of our voice mail services for almost 5000 people annually, and our efforts [...]

JOIN US AT 3RD ANNUAL OPEN ACCESS MINNEHAHA PICNIC & WALK (posted 09/11)

Join us for a leisurely walk through Minneapolis’ beautiful Minnehaha Park, followed by a picnic and celebration of the good work done by Open Access. this has been a challenging summer financially, so a gathering of friends and advocates will be welcome. Bring your friends and family. Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis – Wabun Picnic shelter [...]