Spectrum Announces Spectrum Digital Education Laptop Donations

Spectrum announced that San Diego Futures Foundation received a donation of 50 laptop computers to help provide digital literacy programming to community members most in need, seniors and low-income families, as part of Spectrum’s Digital Education initiative, a $5 million national commitment to digital education in Spectrum communities across the country.

“We are proud to support San Diego Futures Foundation, whose program will help further our mission to provide seniors and low-income families in San Diego with the necessary tools to grow and prosper in the digital age,” said Rahman Khan, Vice President of Community Impact for Charter Communications, Inc.

It is the third Spectrum Digital Education grant for the San Diego Futures Foundation in three years. Spectrum presented the 50 laptops to the organization at the San Diego Futures Foundation’s 20th Anniversary celebration on December 3.

“We are grateful to Charter Communications for selecting the San Diego Futures Foundation as the primary grant recipient for the San Diego region,” said Stephanie Jungersen, San Diego Futures Foundation, COO & CFO. “We are the technology nonprofit in San Diego, and our goal is to provide access to computers, technology education and training to individuals in our community who need it most. Our partnership will have a positive impact on the community at large.”

Spectrum Digital Education Grants is Charter’s philanthropic initiative supporting nonprofit organizations that help local community members improve their lives through digital education. This support includes financial and technology grants, PSAs and technical assistance for local nonprofit organizations. In 2019, the company received more than 200 eligible applications and awarded grants to 31 organizations across 13 states. Since the inception of Spectrum Digital Education in 2017, the company has awarded 71 financial and technology grants to local nonprofits in 41 communities.

Charter Communications, through its Spectrum brand, is committed to improving communities and impacting lives where our customers and employees live and work. More information on Spectrum Digital Education and Charter’s other signature program, Spectrum Housing Assist — a commitment to engage employees and community volunteers to improve 50,000 homes by 2020 — is available at communityimpact.spectrum.com.