In June of 2004, Jesse Higginbotham at the age of 14 created an account on the then beta “GMail” (Google mail) choosing the username “mindtriggerz”.  In the course of the next three years it became a familiar name on the internet, posted on forums such as mozillazine, archlinux, rubyforge, and slashdot to name just a few. “Mindtriggerz” was soon synonymous with open source, tech support, contributions of advice and assistance. Opinionated, relentless and often very much appreciated, Jesse’s extensive sharing of knowledge among both his peers and those who had no idea quite how young he really was grew to a level that far exceeded what we suspect was even known to him.

In April of 2007 the local and global community lost a great contributor when Jesse was involved in a fatal automobile accident on his way to school.

Jesse’s parents, with assistance from family members and many friends organized the Jesse Higginbotham Technology Trust, a non-profit, in an effort to continue the work Jesse was so passionate about. The “Mindtriggerz Project” is one of the many endeavors the Trust has embarked upon to complete Jesse's work.

Jesse firmly believed that technology should be available to everyone regardless of financial means and support. He believed that technology brought the world home, that the benefits are educational, social and personal. To that end, the Mindtriggerz Project’s primary focus is to place computers in the homes of elementary aged youth who could not otherwise afford it, here in his home of Cardinal Valley. Our goal is not only to give used technology a second life, but to provide the necessary training, follow-up, tech support and upgrades to youngsters among us who might well have an as yet undiscovered talent such as Jesse’s. Students from around Fayette County will be assisting in every aspect of the Mindtriggerz Project: from refurbishing donated computers to training youth and their families, to teaching each other in a manner similar to Jesse's.

While our commitment to do this work “one computer at a time” is strong, our hope is that our community, Jesse’s community, will come together in support of an idea both altruistic and true to Jesse’s nature. To trigger young minds with technology.

We welcome donations of new and used computers and components. Please contact us to arrange drop-off or pick-up. All donations are tax deductible. Call Rebecca Woloch at 859-254-3148 or Jerome Higginbotham at 859-333-8916. Or email us via the "Contact Us" link above.

Check out the links below for additional information on the Mindtriggerz project including photos, videos, brochures, blogs and how you can help us!

Mindtriggerz Project Brochure (opens in Adobe pdf format)

Mindtriggerz Blog
www.mindtriggerz.blogspot.com

What Mindtriggerz is up to! current work, upcoming events

Mindtriggerz Training Lab
photos of our hands-on training

Mindtriggerz Slide show
photos of our continuing work

Mindtriggerz Educational Software (opens in Adobe pdf format)

Volunteer
come join us in our work

Christmas 2007 news article
(opens in Adobe pdf format)

Mindtriggerz Project Wish list:
Digital Media – CD-RW’s  
Computer tool kits
Surge protectors
Keyboard and monitor cleaning supplies – anti-static wipes and cleaners
Clear plastic storage small, medium and large
PCI 10/100 Network cards
Torx tool sets
Network crimping kit
Metal shelving
Computer speakers
Head phones
Ear buds