Harris County officials give out 125 Chromebooks to bridge digital divide
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Marie Arcos, Chief Government and Community Relations Officer at YMCA of Houston, and others offer free Chromebook devices to Third Ward residents for Christmas. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 at Cuney Homes Community Center in Houston.About 120 people gathered at the Cuney Homes Community Center as the temperatures plummeted Thursday evening to receive free Chromebooks, a holiday gift that Harris County leaders hope will help bridge the digital divide.
To reach the intended population, the organizers knew they had to find them offline. They spread the word by posting flyers near Cuney Homes with information about how to sign up.“This is an important step in bridging the digital divide in the Third Ward community. It unfortunately is one of those communities that is left behind,” County Commissioner Rodney Ellis said. “Internet has become vital during the global pandemic, and they are not luxury items.
“Computers and internet connectivity are the necessary tools to make sure our children can continue to learn,” Ellis said. “Once you get a laptop, kids don’t lose it. It’s going to be the key to a better life.”
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