Knowledge Builders (KBF) was established in August 2001. As a contractor for Miami OTAC, KBF Board of Directors Chairman Louis Cooper and KBF Executive Director Olive Cooper identified a significant technology gap among underprivileged families, the "have-nots," which was a key factor hindering their financial success. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper recognized that closing this gap was essential for enabling the "have-nots" to thrive—or, in some cases, survive. Consequently, the KBF mission and vision were developed to enhance the technology-related skills of children and families.

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Through a contract with Miami OTAC, KBF set up six computer training facilities across Miami in public housing communities, including Culmer in Overtown, Modello in Homestead, Pine Island in Naranja, Southridge I and II in South Miami Heights, Arthur Mays Villages in Goulds, and Perrine Gardens in Perrine. Within these six computer centers, sixty-one residents of public housing successfully completed the computer training programs and were empowered with essential computer skills. Over 35% of the students who completed the training were promoted to better-paying positions. Nearly 50% of the adults in the class entered the workforce, and 80% of the students who completed the training continue to use the skills learned in a public school environment.

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The community’s response to KBF services was overwhelmingly positive. To achieve an even greater impact on underprivileged families, KBF shifted its focus to improving children's lives through academic and technological enrichment by expanding its operations to include after-school tutorials. Since 2001, Knowledge Builders has assisted hundreds of students in achieving academic and technological advancement.