CFN, under the auspices of LACA, undertakes to serve all Austin area Latino community arts and educational organizations, at minimal or no charge, with the best levels computer network services, as a means to build community and educational opportunity.
Training and mentoring of key skills
On-line newsletter and calendar
Logon and E-mail accounts- Basic access to the net for all organizations.
E-mail list services- Automated email lists based on topic or organization.
E-mail to fax and mailgram- Maintain access to noncomputer users.
Domain service- (your organization).org or .arts or .net, etc. (laca.net)
Webmastering- Turnkey setup for any group needing it
FTP website maintenance accounts and software
Forms processing- Volunteer sign up, applications, etc.
Database services- Community listings, financial information, etc.
Transaction processing- On-line ticket sales, donations, etc.
Archiving- Amassing cultural patrimony, hosting literature and visual art on a permanent basis
On-line events
School outreach
LACA Local Area Network including public access terminals
Assistance to underserved populations outside Latino community.
Integration of resources- Links to govt. and other entities relevant to user community.
Organizational Supporters- Silicon Barrio, CRC, Main, Austin FreeNet, The Bureau,
Candidate organizations- La Pena, ALTA, Resistencia, Mexic-Arte, Teatro Humanidad, Comite, La Prensa/El Mundo/Arriba/, Coronado Studios, Ballet Folklorico de Aztlan, MACC, Taller de Pintura, ALMA, Galeria Sin Fronteras, Legends Program,
Where funds need to be allocated, since no donor yet exists- Log on accounts
The reference to forestry in the name refers to the intended location for LACA's LAN, the former Urban Forestry Office of the City of Austin, as well as to a nearby ceremonial tree planting in 1996 that dedicated the site to a future Mexican American Cultural Center.