Stories of Impact: PCs for People aims to create a more connected community

From remote learning to telehealth appointments to virtual job interviews, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed more people online, drawing increased attention to Greater Cleveland’s connectivity crisis. The digital divide in Northeast Ohio predates the pandemic. In recent years, Cleveland has been ranked among the worst internet-connected...

Digital Excellence Initiative

Digital Excellence Initiative Building a strong, equitable, and resilient digital community in Greater Cleveland   We launched our Digital Excellence Initiative in 2017 to ensure all residents can successfully participate in the digital world and economy, and to elevate Greater Cleveland’s infrastructure, talent and research...

Fostering Equity in a Digital World

How many times a day do you rely on an internet connection? From checking the weather to paying bills, technology and internet access have become an integral part of succeeding in everyday life. While technology continues to advance – providing faster ways to access information, communicate with our loved ones and find job opportunities...

Stories of Impact: ASC3 works to close the digital divide on Cleveland’s east side

The Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center (ASC3) started with a simple question. In the early 2000s, as people were connecting to the internet in greater numbers, small business owner and long-time community activist Wanda Davis saw that many of her fellow residents in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood seemed slow to adopt emerging...