Press Release Archives - Community Tech Network https://communitytechnetwork.org/blog/category/press-release/ Transforming lives through digital equity. Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:22:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191098424 Twitter Donates $50,000 to Community Tech Network https://communitytechnetwork.org/blog/twitter-donates-50000-to-community-tech-network/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:16:22 +0000 https://communitytechnetwork.org/?p=15519 Empowering Communities with Digital Literacy San Francisco, CA – February 4, 2022 Access to the internet is a critical quality of life issue for older adults that reduces social isolation, improves health, and promotes economic stability. Digital Literacy nonprofit Community Tech Network (CTN) is thrilled to announce that Twitter has granted $50,000 to support CTN’s mission to transform lives through digital literacy. Twitter’s social impact arm— Twitter for Good— aims to use the positive power of Twitter to strengthen communities through its platform, people, and profits. Motivated to promote internet education and equality, Twitter for Good provides financial grants to organizations worldwide. Their support will help CTN provide older and low-income adults with a configured device, assistance securing low-cost broadband, and comprehensive digital skills training to learn how to utilize the internet safely. “Twitter is thrilled to provide Community Tech Network with a $50,000 grant to support their digital literacy programming in the Bay Area. This past year has proven how critical digital skills are to participating in society, accessing resources and information, and connecting with the community. We are inspired by Community Tech Network’s efforts to transform lives through comprehensive digital skills training, and we’re grateful to play a […]

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