There’s a new initiative underway that will provide 275,000 low-income households in the country with an important life resource: access to the internet.
“Internet is not a luxury, it’s a necessity,” said President Ohama to a crowd of high school students. In the modern world, it is no longer a luxury, but rather a fundamental resource we need in order to stay connected to today’s economy. The lack of access to key resources, like the Internet, further sets low-income individuals and families back from knowledge and opportunity.
“ConnectHome will help increase their learning and earning potential with access to research tools for homework, job training and employment resources,” said David Nisivoccia, Interim President and CEO of the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA). San Antonio is one of the 28 cities on the list that’ll receive support to bridge the technological divide. San Antonio’s 80/20 Foundation is contributing $100,000 to implement the ConnectHome initiative in San Antonio.
ConnectHome is a part of the Obama Administration’s Connecting America initiative and is committed to giving Americans a better way of life.
As residents of a state with a high rate of low-income families, this initiative is very close to home for us. Read the article to learn more about the partnership between HUD, Alamo City, and the Obama Administration.
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