ECD celebrated a five-year partnership with local nonprofit Project Waves to provide $1 million in high-speed internet, computer literacy and training, and computer equipment to residents of its various properties across Baltimore City.
Representatives from ECD, Project Waves, the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity, and NTIA, gathered with residents at Ashland Commons to kick-off this exciting new partnership.
This new partnership helps delete the digital divide that often disproportionately affects seniors and low-income residents who experienced an even greater disadvantage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through Project Waves and key funders, including the France-Merrick Foundation,Internet Society Foundation and the Comptroller’s Office of Maryland, residents have an opportunity to become more technologically adept. Many can be hired to serve as on-site tech support guides to help install equipment and software, and train other residents to be computer-savvy.
Ashland Commons located in East Baltimore serving residents of all ages from youth to seniors.
Special thanks to all the ECD employees who helped to plan and coordinate this event.