Key Takeaways:
- Grants support nonprofits that expand community access to
digital tools and resources.
- Spectrum has committed over $11
million to Spectrum Digital Education since 2017.
- Eligible nonprofits can apply for a grant March 3-28.
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 24,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum today announced a
commitment of $1 million to Spectrum
Digital Education in 2025, raising its total investment in the
program to more than $11 million
since 2017. Spectrum Digital Education distributes grants to
nonprofits that create opportunities for community members by
expanding access to digital tools, skills training and resources.
Nonprofit organizations can learn more about Spectrum Digital
Education and apply for a grant from March
3 at 9 a.m. ET through
March 28 at 5
p.m. ET.
Spectrum Digital Education partners with nonprofits across the
Company's 41-state service area that share a common mission of
leveraging connectivity to create personal, professional and
educational opportunities for unserved and underserved individuals.
In addition to programs that put devices into the hands of those
that need them, Spectrum Digital Education funds initiatives that
teach community members how they can use connected devices to
improve their lives.
"Connectivity is the foundation for strong and thriving
communities – it's how students complete assignments, job seekers
find careers and seniors stay engaged in our digital world," said
Rahman Khan, Group Vice President,
Community Impact. "By supporting nonprofits that share our belief
in the unlimited power that connectivity holds, Spectrum Digital
Education is creating opportunities and driving positive change
within the communities we serve."
Spectrum Grants Delivering Real-World Impact
Since 2017, Spectrum
Digital Education has awarded 327 grants to 170 unique
organizations, benefiting over 173,000 community members across
Spectrum's service area. With grant funding, nonprofits
have distributed more than 18,700 laptops and other devices
and sponsored over 42,000 classes focused on digital
education.
With the backing of Spectrum Digital Education, nonprofits are
creating opportunities for community members. Seniors in Service in
Tampa, Florida engages older
adults in volunteer opportunities and leveraged grant funding to
teach seniors digital skills, also enabling them to train others in
their community. Compudopt, which works to expand technology access
for low-income individuals, used grants to provide free devices and
digital education to underserved families in Dallas, Texas.
To be eligible for a Spectrum Digital Education grant,
organizations must serve communities within Spectrum's 41-state
service area and have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. More information
on how to apply is available on the Spectrum Digital Education
grants page.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced
communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity
company and cable operator with services available to nearly 57
million homes and businesses in 41 states. Over an advanced
communications network, the Company offers a full range of
state-of-the-art residential and business services including
Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
More information about Charter can be found at
corporate.charter.com.
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