In the video above, you’ll see a whole lot of shaking going on. It’s a simulated earthquake, within the Tacoma School of the Arts’ tech and media lab. The video aims to tell young people about earthquake preparedness.
The film was made by Comcast Digital Connectors who are part of the Tacoma Urban League. I had the pleasure of watching them graduate from the program, the second graduation this year (the first was at Neighborhood House in South Seattle; more info in this previous post)
One of the most fun parts of any Comcast Digital Connectors graduation is watching everyone try to fit into the group photo at the end. These are the 2013 Comcast Digital Connector graduates from the Tacoma Urban League. At far left is Victoria Woodards, CEO of the Tacoma Urban League
The Comcast Foundation supported the Digital Connectors program at several locations in Washington this year. You can meet some of the youth and hear from some of the adults around them, in the film below that I made of their graduation. The video below, shot with an iPhone, is definitely not as well-produced as their video above. But hopefully the film is a little “slice of life” about a caring community at the Tacoma Urban League, about technology and about young people with a great future. You’ll hear from Victoria Woodards, the dynamic CEO of Tacoma Urban League, one of their teachers, Yusuf Word, who also mentors young male teens and boys for the Urban League, and sadly, they let me talk a little bit. You can fast forward through that part. Best to linger on what the youth said, for example, the comments of a young man who will be attending the University of Washington to study tech. Congratulations to all our Tacoma Digital Connectors.
Thanks to Zachary Varnell, creative director of Elements of Education, for writing this guest post.
We are so excited to announce a renewed partnership between Elements of Education and Comcast. Elements of Education is the a non-profit organization based out of Tacoma, Washington, that supports arts, science and literacy initiatives in public education and specifically Tacoma School of the Arts (SOTA)and The Science and Math Institute
Comcast is dedicated to strengthening communities through digital literacy programs, like the media arts department at the Tacoma School of the Arts and The Science and Math Institute. In addition to sharing resources and technology, both Comcast and Elements of Education support the Digital Connectors youth program for the Tacoma Urban League, in which other Tacoma Public Schools students meet twice a week after school and currently enrolls over a dozen students in the 2012-2013 cohort.
Comcast is featuring the Public Service Announcement that you see above for Elements of Education on TV channels throughout the South Sound. If you’re wondering where the catchy song came from, it was written by Patrick Doherty of the Tacoma band Wheelies, whose members are all graduates from the first class of SOTA.
At Elements of Education, we believe in the power of creativity, that schools should focus on students’ strengths and reinforce their passions through innovative programs that highlight expression in the arts and sciences. We believe that schools should be embedded within communities, not isolated from them, opening up resources for students to explore and learn. We believe that all students should have access to same opportunities and actively share a widespread full-inclusion policy for all of our students in all of our classes. We believe that students need to be empowered to become the primary drivers of their education and held accountable for setting and meeting rigorous academic and personal goals.
Finally, we believe in fostering and protecting an active learning environment that challenges our staff and community partners to share the burden in developing authentic and rigorous experiences. To see more of the stories at SOTA and SAMI, visit www.elementsofeducation.org.
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire explains why Internet and technology access are important at a news conference about Comcast's Internet Essentials.
COMCAST, WASHINGTON GOVERNOR, TACOMA MAYOR, SCHOOL AND NONPROFIT OFFICIALS SHARE BEST-IN-CLASS DIGITAL INCLUSION INITIATIVES TO HELP CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE
‘Internet Essentials’ to Provide Families with Children Eligible for a Free Lunch under the National School Lunch Program with Low-Cost Internet Service, Affordable Computers and Digital Literacy Training
Update: Here’s some news stories that describe this development:
(Tacoma, WA) Sept. 15, 2011 – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, Tacoma School Board President Kurt Miller, Tacoma Urban League CEO (and City Councilwoman) Victoria Woodards, Tacoma Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Mirra and Comcast Washington Senior Vice President Len Rozek hosted a briefing today to discuss best-in-class broadband inclusion programs.
At a Tacoma Housing Authority computer center in the Hilltop area of Tacoma, Rozek explained a new national initiative called Internet Essentials, which is being viewed as the most ambitious and comprehensive broadband adoption program in the state and country to date.
The program addresses three primary barriers to broadband adoption:
A lack of understanding of how the Internet is relevant and useful;
The cost of a home computer, and
The cost of high-speed Internet service.
Internet Essentials is available to families living in Comcast’s service areas with children who are eligible to receive a free lunch under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The goal of Internet Essentials is to help ensure more families benefit from all the Internet has to offer.
According to Rozek, “We’re excited to bring broadband and computers to so many young people and families. We have long provided financial and in-kind support to programs promoting digital literacy and increased broadband adoption. To us here in Washington, Internet Essentials takes all that work to a new level. This program has the potential to help thousands of our Washington families cross the digital divide.”
During the briefing at Hillside Terrace, Gov. Gregoire, Mayor Strickland, and other leaders joined Rozek to introduce Internet Essentials and discuss ways to work together to help bridge the digital divide.
“We live in a wired world,” Gov. Gregoire said. “And those who don’t have access to that world are at a real and growing disadvantage. With Internet at home, children can research and complete their homework, adults can seek new or better jobs, and families can explore the world together. I commend Comcast for undertaking this initiative, and encourage other businesses to find new and creative ways to help families succeed.”
“Comcast’s commitment to closing the digital divide is a much needed boost to those who do not have Internet access at home — providing families with important resources that many of us take for granted,” Mayor Strickland said. “The Internet Essentials program is a perfect example of how a local school district, city government and the business community can work together to help families with education, and other quality of life needs that rely on access to information. We’re embracing this in Tacoma.”
“As America increasingly becomes a digital nation, in-classroom learning is being supplemented with digital curriculums and at-home assignments,” said School Board President Miller. “Internet Essentials will help more low-income families benefit from the educational resources and assistance the Internet provides. They will have greater access to the many online programs and educational resources our district has developed to help our students.”
The very first training in Washington State for new users of the Internet will be Tuesday, Sept, 20, conducted by the Tacoma Urban League and its youth Digital Connectors.
“We’re pleased that Comcast wants to bring not only the Internet to these homes, but also knowledge of how the Internet can be used safely,” said Victoria Woodards, CEO and President of the Tacoma Urban League. ”We need parents, educators, community leaders and other government officials to join in this effort, spread the word about Internet Essentials and help increase broadband adoption in our community.”
Service Details:
Qualified Internet Essentials families will receive:
Residential Internet service for $9.95 a month + applicable taxes;
No price increases, no activation fees, or equipment rental fees;
A voucher to purchase a low-cost computer for $149.99 + tax; and
Access to free digital literacy training in print, online, and in person
Additional benefits include a complementary Norton™ Security Suite ($160 value) for comprehensive online security protection.
Eligibility:
A household is eligible to participate in the Internet Essentials program if it meets all of the following criteria:
Is located where Comcast offers Internet service;
Has at least one child who is eligible to receive free school lunch under the NSLP;
As an example, according to the Department of Agriculture, a household of three would have to make less than $25,000 a year in income;
Has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days;
Does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.
Comcast will sign up eligible families in the program for at least three years, through the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Any household that qualifies during this three-year period will remain eligible for Internet Essentials provided a child eligible for a free lunch remains living in the household.
For general information about Internet Essentials, please visit www.internetessentials.com for English and visit www.internetbasico.com for Spanish. Educators or third-parties interested in helping to spread the word can find more information at www.internetessentials.com/partner. Parents looking to enroll in the program can call 1-855-846-8376 or, for Spanish, 1-855-765-6995.
About Comcast Corporation:
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.
Comcast has about 3,300 Washington employees, including 1,000 local customer service representatives in three call centers, who serve more than 1.1 million customers in Washington. For more information, visit http://www.comcastinwashingtonstate.com.
There’s been a lot written about Internet Essentials; visit our corporate blog for more announcements in other states and more information about the program.
More than 2,000 Comcast Volunteers to Volunteer at 12 Community Service Projects Across Western Washington and Spokane for Comcast Cares Day
Volunteer sites include El Centro de La Raza in Seattle, Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County
On Saturday, April 30, more than 2,000 Comcast employees and their families and friends will volunteer to improve more than a dozen locations throughout Western Washington and in Spokane as part of Comcast’s “Comcast Cares Day.”
At the same time across the country, more than 62,000 Comcast volunteers will participate in this annual day of service, which is one of the largest single days of corporate volunteer efforts in the country. This is Comcast’s 10th Comcast Cares Day. Since its inception in 2001, Comcast employees, their families and friends have dedicated over 2 million hours of service. The Company has also committed more than $10 million in grants to organizations nationwide. Comcast Cares Day is one way that Comcast helps to power dreams and demonstrate a year-round commitment to making a difference in the communities it serves.
Comcast’s task lists for the day in Washington state are as varied as the projects, but include massive amounts of painting and landscaping, and unique tasks ranging from building a welcome counter for a building to rebuilding a miniature golf course for a homeless families’ outdoor program.
“April 30 marks our 10th Comcast Cares Day, which has become one of the largest single-day corporate volunteer efforts in the country,” said Len Rozek, Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast Washington Region. “I’m proud of Comcast’s commitment to improving the quality of life in the local communities where our customers and employees live and work.”
Here is a list of projects, by community:
Aberdeen Rebuilding Together’s Rebuilding Day 2011 Coordinating Comcast office: Aberdeen Field Fulfillment Office
Rebuilding Together believes in a safe and healthy home for every person; it preserves affordable homeownership and revitalizes communities by providing free home modifications and repairs, making homes safer, more accessible, and more energy efficient. Comcast activities will include:
Home maintenance
Window repair and replacement
Landscaping
Energy efficient modification projects
Bremerton Holly Ridge Center Coordinating office: Bremerton Field Fulfillment Office
Holly Ridge Center has been serving children and adults with disabilities for nearly 50 years. Comcast activities will include
Updating playgrounds and equipment projects
Landscaping
Pressure washing projects
Painting
Custer (near Bellingham) Custer Elementary School Coordinating Comcast Office: Bellingham Field Fulfillment Office
Custer Elementary School educates and cares for about 325 elementary school students. Comcast activities will include:
Kirkland Peter Kirk Elementary School Coordinating Comcast office: Redmond Field Fulfillment Office
Peter Kirk educates 545 elementary school students. Comcast activities will include:
Weeding
Bush clearing
Planting and beauty bark projects
Olympia GRuB (Garden Raised Bounty) Coordinating Comcast Office: Olympia Field Fulfillment Office
Garden-Raised Bounty (GRuB) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to good food for people. The organization grows inspired, self-confident and community-minded youth through educational and employment opportunities. The group also helps low-income families and seniors to help themselves by building raised-bed gardens at their homes. Comcast activities will include:
Planting and landscaping
Painting
Parkland L’Arche Farms Coordinating Comcast Office: Puyallup Field Fulfillment Office
L’Arche Tahoma Hope Farm & Gardens strives to offer a safe and welcoming environment that provides meaningful farm and garden work to persons with developmental disabilities. Through the efforts of the workers, L’Arche Farms is able to supply organic produce to the local farmers markets and food banks. Comcast activities will include:
Landscaping projects
Greenhouse projects
Compost projects
Chicken coop projects
Woodchip creation project
Seattle El Centro de La Raza (The Center for People of All Races)
Coordinating Comcast Office: Seattle Field Fulfillment Office
El Centro de la Raza provides comprehensive services to the community through 32 different programs and services, including human and emergency services, education and skill-building programs, community building and development, and child and youth programs. Comcast activities will include:
Painting
Landscaping
Wiring
General maintenance
Special event preparation (for Cinco de Mayo)
Security camera and improvements
Assistance with community outreach (preparing mailings, auction item procurement, packet preparation, etc…)
Snohomish The Farm Youth Outreach Coordinating Comcast office: Everett Field Fulfillment Office
The Farm Youth Outreach helps homeless children and their families with food and clothing. In 2008, the American Red Cross of Snohomish County named the organization’s founder, Bruce Karr, as Humanitarian of the Year. Comcast activities will include:
Rebuilding the miniature golf course
Rebuilding table tops and picnic tables
Painting
Landscaping and weeding
Cleaning and pressure washing
Spokane Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County Coordinating Comcast office: Spokane Field Fulfillment Office
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County provides educational programs, mentoring, recreational sports leagues, art and music classes to more than 4,000 at-risk youth a year at three club locations. Comcast activities will include:
• Painting
• Cleaning and polishing
• Power washing
• Landscaping
Sultan Volunteers of America’s Sky Valley Resource Center Coordinating Comcast Office: Lynnwood and Everett Call Centers
Sky Valley Resource Center helps individuals and families with a number of needed services. Services offered include a preschool, gang and violence prevention for teens, a senior center and a food bank. Comcast activities will include:
Cleaning
Painting
Maintenance
Landscaping
Tacoma Network Services Coordinating Comcast office: Fife Call Center
Network Tacoma assists homeless families with children by providing transitional housing, resources and a program to help them achieve self-sufficiency. Comcast activities will include::
Painting projects
Window weatherizing projects
Cleaning projects
Landscaping project
Raised garden projects
Food bank projects
The Comcast Foundation will also provide grants to local community partner organizations across the country on behalf of each employee and family member who volunteers on Comcast Cares Day. The grants will help Comcast’s community partners continue their mission of serving the community throughout the year. While project volunteer groups are still coming together, Comcast anticipates volunteers from both affiliates of the Urban League and The National Council of La Raza (NCLR).
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.
Comcast has about 3,200 Washington employees, including 1,000 local customer service representatives in three call centers, who serve more than 1.1 million customers in Washington. For more information, visit http://www.comcastinwashingtonstate.com
About the Comcast Foundation
The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities. The Foundation has three community investment priorities – promoting community service, expanding digital literacy, and building tomorrow’s leaders. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated over $90 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/neighborhood. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/community.
About NCLR The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas—assets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families.
Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCLR serves all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country and has regional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and San Antonio.
About NUL The National Urban League is the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research and advocacy. Today, there are more than 100 local affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than 2 million people nationwide.
The Tacoma Digital Connectors and Friends: If you've a sharp eye, you'll spot Congressmen Norm Dicks and Adam Smith, and Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, there to congratulate the youth for their accomplishments.
There were a lot of smiles Monday as we celebrated the graduation of the first Comcast Digital Connectors class in Tacoma at The Evergreen State College – Tacoma: Nine youth from the Hilltop and other parts of Tacoma who’ve stuck with the program and develop great skills in digital literacy.
This is a great video that was assembled by Katelin Chow, a University of Washington student who is an intern in the Comcast Washington communication office this summer. You’ll see, among others, Congressman Norm Dicks, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, Bill Black of the Comcast Foundation, Dorothy Anderson of the Tacoma Urban League, Ron Edwards of One Economy.
There’s another video of the students available, one made in advance of the ceremony, as you might have seen in the post below.
Here is the full, and we do mean full, news release. It’s long, but we think these youth are important so we didn’t mince words. And the release also has info about the partners involved.
There’s more multimedia to come: Comcast Newsmakers segments shot on location. We’ll post those within the next few days.
And now … the news release:
Comcast, Tacoma Urban League and One Economy Celebrate Tacoma Teens and Comcast Digital Connectors Program
Innovative Program Teaches Tacoma Youth Digital Literacy and Leadership Skills
TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Comcast, Tacoma Urban League and One Economy today celebrated the success of a major technology learning and service initiative that teaches young people about broadband technologies and how to put that knowledge to work to serve the Pierce County community. The program, Comcast Digital Connectors, was conducted during the 2009-2010 school year by the Tacoma Urban League in cooperation with The Evergreen State College – Tacoma and will continue next fall throughout the academic year.
In the Comcast Digital Connectors program, nine Tacoma high school students from diverse and low-income backgrounds were selected to gather two afternoons a week throughout the year to learn digital literacy skills. The young people then volunteered their time at community-based organizations, senior centers, religious-based organizations and even in their own homes to help improve digital literacy.
A number of community leaders joined Comcast to celebrate the program’s success, including U.S. Congressmen Norm Dicks and Adam Smith, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, and others.
“Our next generation needs the technological skills and knowledge to not only compete for jobs globally, but to also strengthen our communities through service locally,” said Congressman Dicks. ”I thank Comcast and One Economy for working together to advance this program that has helped provide Tacoma’s youth with the tools to do both.”
“This is a really exciting and extremely important initiative for Comcast and the Comcast Foundation. Developing digital literacy skills in young people is essential to their future,” said Bill Black, Senior Director for Community Investment for Comcast. ”Along with digital education, young people from diverse communities will experience a unique opportunity to improve their lives and the lives of others by cultivating leadership skills, impacting their neighborhoods through community service and preparing for their bright futures in the workforce.”
As the nation’s largest residential Internet service provider, Comcast is contributing to One Economy’s mission to maximize the potential of technology in cities and towns across the country. Comcast’s commitment to the Digital Connectors initiative, developed in 2001, will also help One Economy increase the number of youth who will benefit from the program. To date, nearly 3,000 young people have contributed more than 77,000 hours of community service through the Digital Connectors initiative. The One Economy-Comcast partnership aims to double the number of participants in the program and the hours of service they contribute to their communities.
“The Comcast Digital Connectors program has been a great opportunity for young people in Tacoma,” said Len Rozek, Senior Vice President for Comcast’s Washington Market. ”It has taught them the technology skills needed to advance in education and in the workforce, and instill the importance of passing on that knowledge to their neighbors, friends and family in order to improve their lives and community.”
The curriculum for Comcast Digital Connectors covers several broad areas to help the program participants learn real world applications for broadband technology. Modules include leadership principles, real world learning opportunities, digital technology skills development, community service, financial literacy and civic journalism. The students learned how to network computer labs, connect wireless access points and create video documentaries. Additionally, they were given instruction in entrepreneurship, healthy living, career and character development. The program also included creative media projects intended to inspire the Digital Connectors to put broadband and Internet technology to their greatest use.
“Comcast has been an invaluable partner to One Economy and our mission to empower underserved communities through the use of technology,” said Rey Ramsey, Founder and Chairman of the Board of One Economy. ”This partnership will help us further tap into the great potential of young people and ensure that our youth have the resources and tools they need to develop, grow and lead in a digital economy.”
“The Tacoma Urban League is very grateful to have been given the opportunity to offer the Digital Connectors Program to students from multiple high schools in our community,” said Dr. Dorothy Anderson, president of the Tacoma Urban League. ”Due to the generosity of Comcast and its partner, One Economy, Tacoma youth have been given the chance to develop leadership, citizenship and healthy lifestyle skills through the effective use of technology. The Digital Connectors Program has provided us the essential tools and resources to better teach our children how the positive uses of technology can improve the quality of their lives and the community in which they live.”
This is the first such location in Washington for this nationwide program; there will be several sites in Seattle next academic year. The program was coordinated by the Tacoma Urban League, and held in the media lab at Evergreen. In addition to Tacoma, the Comcast Digital Connectors program has already launched in Washington, D.C.; Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Springfield, Massachusetts; Dearborn, Michigan; Morgantown, West Virginia; Modesto, California; Burlington, Vermont; and Tallahassee, Miami and Palm Beach, Florida. Other sites expected to kick off by the end of 2010 include: Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Portland, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Twin Cities, Minnesota.
Comcast powers dreams in the communities it serves by providing access to innovative technology, volunteering time, giving financial support and partnering with organizations to make communities stronger. The company focuses its community investment initiatives on building tomorrow’s leaders, promoting community service and expanding digital literacy. Since 2001, Comcast have provided $1.8 billion in cash and in-kind support to national and local non-profit organizations in 39 states and Washington D.C. The company has made a $1.2 million commitment to sponsor the Digital Connectors program for three years, beginning in 2009.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 23.2 million cable customers, 16.4 million high-speed Internet customers and 8.1 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, 11 regional sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast’s Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, which owns two professional sports teams, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, and a large, multipurpose arena in Philadelphia, the Wachovia Center, and manages other facilities for sporting events, concerts and other events.
Comcast’s Washington Market serves more than 1.1 million customers statewide and employs approximately 3,000 people. Comcast has three major call centers located in the state.
About the Comcast Foundation
The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities. The Foundation’s focus areas are expanding digital literacy, building tomorrow’s leaders and promoting community service. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated more than $77 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/inthecommunity.
About One Economy and the Digital Connectors
One Economy is a global nonprofit organization that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people. More than 17 million people have used One Economy’s online tools and resources, including the Public Internet Channel (www.pic.tv), to build better lives. One Economy has launched on-the-ground programs in 42 U.S. states, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The Digital Connectors program is One Economy’s flagship initiative that delivers 21st century technology training to young people from low-income backgrounds, who then share what they learn within their own communities. To date, more than 3,000 Digital Connectors have delivered more than 56,000 hours of technology focused community service. Learn more at www.one-economy.com.
About Tacoma Urban League
Founded in 1968, the Tacoma Urban League is devoted to empowering African Americans and other disenfranchised groups to enter the economic and social mainstream. For over 42 years, the organization has stood for programs that promote self-sufficiency, educational and health equity, and economic empowerment. The Tacoma Urban League continues to provide volunteer opportunities for those who are eager to get involved and become a part of the service tradition that has defined our community and our movement.
About The Evergreen State College – Tacoma
The Evergreen State College – Tacoma program is committed to providing junior and senior-level students with an interdisciplinary, reality-based, community-responsive liberal arts education. The unique inner-city location combined with a curriculum that integrates students’ life experiences and goals with an emphasis on diverse cultural perspectives provides a unique opportunity for students to go into local communities and engage in research, education and problem-solving projects that are as beneficial to those communities as they are to students.
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