Charter Awards $1 Million 2021 Spectrum Digital Education Grants To 49 Nonprofits Supporting Broadband Literacy

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Charter Communications announced the distribution of $1 million in 2021 Spectrum Digital Education grants to 49 nonprofits across 16 states and Washington, D.C. This initiative is part of a five-year, $7 million commitment to enhancing digital literacy among underserved communities. The funding will support programs aimed at improving broadband access and training, thereby promoting financial stability and connectivity for families, particularly in rural and urban areas.

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• Awarding $1 million in grants to 49 nonprofits supports digital literacy.
• The initiative is part of a larger $7 million commitment over five years.
• The funding targets underserved communities, enhancing economic self-sufficiency.

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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the recipients of its 2021 Spectrum Digital Education grants, awarding a total of $1 million to 49 nonprofits in 16 states and Washington, D.C. as part of the company's five-year, $7 million commitment to support digital literacy in communities across its 41-state footprint. Recipients will use the funds for broadband technology programs and training, particularly in financially underserved rural and urban communities within Charter's service area.

"As one of the nation's largest internet service providers, Charter is committed to supporting programs that promote digital literacy in the communities we serve," said Rahman Khan, Vice President of Community Impact for Charter, which operates the Spectrum brand of internet, TV, mobile and voice services. "The organizations supported by this year's grants are doing important work, such as developing technology programs to help families achieve financial stability and economic self-sufficiency, and teaching senior citizens how to use broadband to better connect with family. Through our partnerships with these nonprofits, we are giving people tools and resources to help them succeed and live fuller lives in today's digital society."

Charter launched Spectrum Digital Education in 2017, recognizing that education and digital literacy are as important as affordability relative to a household's lack of broadband service. Recent data from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration shows the importance of these efforts: When asked the main reason for not being online, over 60% of offline U.S. households cited "don't need or not interested" as the reason versus under 19% that cited concerns about expense. To date, Charter has awarded $7 million in Spectrum Digital Education grants and in-kind contributions to nonprofit organizations reaching nearly 70,000 people in 20 states and Washington, D.C. The list of this year's non-profit grant recipients includes:

CALIFORNIA

• Building Skills Partnership, Los Angeles
• Community Tech Network, San Francisco
• East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, West Covina
• Great Harvest Community Center, San Bernardino
• Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services, Watsonville
• Loaves Fishes & Computers, Inc., Salinas
• Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa, Mission Hills
• Resource for Education Advocacy Communication and Housing, Santa Fe Springs

FLORIDA

• Seniors In Service of Tampa Bay, Inc., Tampa

GEORGIA

• Georgia Extension 4-H Foundation, Inc., Athens

HAWAII

• Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council, Hilo
• Hawaii State Rural Health Association, Hilo

KENTUCKY

• Louisville Metro Housing Authority Development Corp.
• Louisville Urban League

MASSACHUSETTS

• Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc., Worcester
• MAB Community Services, Inc., Brookline

MISSOURI

• Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas, Kansas City
• St. Louis Arc, Inc., St. Louis
• The LaunchCode Foundation, St. Louis
• Urban League of Greater Kansas City

MONTANA

• Code Girls United, Kalispell

NEW YORK

• First Corinthian Baptist Community Development Corporation, New York
• Hispanic Federation, Inc., New York
• Interfaith Works of Central New York, Inc., Syracuse
• Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp., New York
• The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc., Buffalo
• The YWCA of Brooklyn, Inc., Brooklyn
• Westcott Community Center, Inc., Syracuse

NORTH CAROLINA

• Adult Center for Enrichment, Inc., Greensboro
• E2D, Inc., Davidson
• HUBZone Technology Initiative, Inc., Henderson
• INTech Camp for Girls, Charlotte
• Kramden Institute, Inc., Durham

OHIO

• Ashbury Community Services, Inc., Cleveland
• Central Community House of Columbus, Inc., Columbus
• Collinwood and Nottingham Village Development Corporation, Cleveland
• Homeless Hands of Zanesville
• Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio, Inc., Columbus
• Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, Cincinnati

SOUTH CAROLINA

• Communities In Schools of South Carolina, N. Charleston
• Palmetto Care Connections, Bamberg

TENNESSEE

• Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee, Knoxville

VIRGINIA

• LGBT Technology Institute, Staunton

WASHINGTON, D.C.

• EveryoneOn
• LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc.
• OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates

WISCONSIN

• Digital Bridge, Inc., Milwaukee
• YWCA Southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee

WYOMING

• Wyoming State Museum Volunteers, Inc., Cheyenne

Charter sponsors several philanthropic programs in addition to Spectrum Digital Education, including Spectrum Scholars, a scholarship for under-represented college juniors in financial need; Spectrum Employee Community Grants, which supports Charter employees' local volunteer activities; and the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund, which supports small and minority-owned businesses whose goods and services help meet core needs in financially underserved communities within the company's footprint. More information about Charter's philanthropic initiatives is available here.

About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 31 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. 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.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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FAQ

What is the total amount of Spectrum Digital Education grants awarded by Charter in 2021?

Charter awarded a total of $1 million in Spectrum Digital Education grants in 2021.

How many nonprofits received grants from Charter in 2021?

A total of 49 nonprofits received grants from Charter in 2021.

What is the purpose of the Spectrum Digital Education initiative?

The Spectrum Digital Education initiative aims to support digital literacy and broadband access in underserved communities.

How much total funding has Charter committed to digital education initiatives?

Charter has committed a total of $7 million over five years to digital education initiatives.

Which states are included in the 2021 Spectrum Digital Education grants by Charter?

The 2021 grants were awarded to nonprofits in 16 states and Washington, D.C.