Wednesday, April 18, 2007
LP Broadband Connects Habitat for Humanity Families to 21st Century
Internet Access is Key to Innovative Program
FORT COLLINS—Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity today announced that it has partnered with LP Broadband to provide Internet connectivity in Habitat homes as part of its “Digital Bridge” initiative. Through this program, Habitat families will have convenient access to vast amounts of information to help them improve their economic self-sufficiency.
In the deal, locally owned LP Broadband will make available to Habitat families two years of reduced-cost, high-speed Internet access, as well as discounted Internet (VoIP) phone service. Local Habitat volunteers along with LP Broadband personnel will help the homeowners with computer basics as well as how to use the Internet.
“We are grateful to LP Broadband for its commitment to Fort Collins families,” said Candace Mayo, Executive Director of Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity. “We know that Digital Bridge will enhance our mission by helping homeowners gain valuable skills and resources.”
LP Broadband has found this to be a great opportunity to participate in a program that continues to have a positive impact on the community. “We’re excited to help Fort Collins Habitat homeowners in this way. We understand the necessity of being connected to high-speed Internet in today’s technology-driven world,” said LP Broadband CEO Wilson Spence.
ABOUT THE DIGITAL BRIDGE INITIATIVE
Digital Bridge is a technology access program designed to help Fort Collins Habitat families improve their lives through the use of computers and access to the World Wide Web in their homes. Through the Digital Bridge initiative, Habitat families will have equal access to the modern tools that can help them enhance their learning, creativity, employability, economic opportunity and community involvement.
Habitat families participating in the Digital Bridge initiative receive
· A Dell computer and Office 2003 software
· Reduced-cost Internet connectivity through LP Broadband
· Basic computer and Internet training
· Access to a Web portal (www.thebeehive.org) with economic self-sufficiency content
“A computer with Internet access is a standard appliance of the 21st-century home. Bringing technology into the low-income homes will allow families convenient access to the Internet and will no longer limit children to computer use at school or the public library,” according to Mayo.
The Digital Bridge initiative is spearheaded by a full-time volunteer program director provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps*VISTA).
ABOUT LP BROADBAND
LP Broadband is a leader in the local wireless service market, providing reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet access that does not require a phone line or cable. Rapidly expanding along the northern front range, LP Broadband currently serves residential and business customers in Loveland, Berthoud, Johnstown, Windsor, Severance, Wellington, Fort Collins, Ault, Eaton, north Greeley and surrounding areas. In response to the ever-changing needs of the local wireless marketplace, LP Broadband continues to expand its services, which now include VoIP, providing clear, digital-quality telephone calls over the Internet for about half the monthly cost of a traditional phone line. LP Broadband began business in March of 2003 and is locally owned and operated, enabling it to provide unparalleled local support. For more information about LP Broadband and its services, visit www.lpbroadband.net or call 970-372-2824.
ABOUT FORT COLLINS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity brings together people with resources and people in need to build simple, decent and affordable houses. The houses are sold at no profit through zero-interest loans. Since its inception in 1987, Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity has constructed 29 homes in the Fort Collins community.
Internationally, Habitat for Humanity has built over 200,000 houses worldwide, housing over 1 million people since its formation in 1976. To become a financial supporter, contact Kristin Candella, Resource Development Director, at (970) 223-4522 x203 or kcandella@fortcollinshabitat.org. Volunteers interested in helping with Habitat for Humanity projects can reach Cathie Waugh, Volunteer Coordinator, at (970) 223-4522 x200 or cwaugh@fortcollinshabitat.org.
In the deal, locally owned LP Broadband will make available to Habitat families two years of reduced-cost, high-speed Internet access, as well as discounted Internet (VoIP) phone service. Local Habitat volunteers along with LP Broadband personnel will help the homeowners with computer basics as well as how to use the Internet.
“We are grateful to LP Broadband for its commitment to Fort Collins families,” said Candace Mayo, Executive Director of Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity. “We know that Digital Bridge will enhance our mission by helping homeowners gain valuable skills and resources.”
LP Broadband has found this to be a great opportunity to participate in a program that continues to have a positive impact on the community. “We’re excited to help Fort Collins Habitat homeowners in this way. We understand the necessity of being connected to high-speed Internet in today’s technology-driven world,” said LP Broadband CEO Wilson Spence.
ABOUT THE DIGITAL BRIDGE INITIATIVE
Digital Bridge is a technology access program designed to help Fort Collins Habitat families improve their lives through the use of computers and access to the World Wide Web in their homes. Through the Digital Bridge initiative, Habitat families will have equal access to the modern tools that can help them enhance their learning, creativity, employability, economic opportunity and community involvement.
Habitat families participating in the Digital Bridge initiative receive
· A Dell computer and Office 2003 software
· Reduced-cost Internet connectivity through LP Broadband
· Basic computer and Internet training
· Access to a Web portal (www.thebeehive.org) with economic self-sufficiency content
“A computer with Internet access is a standard appliance of the 21st-century home. Bringing technology into the low-income homes will allow families convenient access to the Internet and will no longer limit children to computer use at school or the public library,” according to Mayo.
The Digital Bridge initiative is spearheaded by a full-time volunteer program director provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps*VISTA).
ABOUT LP BROADBAND
LP Broadband is a leader in the local wireless service market, providing reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet access that does not require a phone line or cable. Rapidly expanding along the northern front range, LP Broadband currently serves residential and business customers in Loveland, Berthoud, Johnstown, Windsor, Severance, Wellington, Fort Collins, Ault, Eaton, north Greeley and surrounding areas. In response to the ever-changing needs of the local wireless marketplace, LP Broadband continues to expand its services, which now include VoIP, providing clear, digital-quality telephone calls over the Internet for about half the monthly cost of a traditional phone line. LP Broadband began business in March of 2003 and is locally owned and operated, enabling it to provide unparalleled local support. For more information about LP Broadband and its services, visit www.lpbroadband.net or call 970-372-2824.
ABOUT FORT COLLINS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity brings together people with resources and people in need to build simple, decent and affordable houses. The houses are sold at no profit through zero-interest loans. Since its inception in 1987, Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity has constructed 29 homes in the Fort Collins community.
Internationally, Habitat for Humanity has built over 200,000 houses worldwide, housing over 1 million people since its formation in 1976. To become a financial supporter, contact Kristin Candella, Resource Development Director, at (970) 223-4522 x203 or kcandella@fortcollinshabitat.org. Volunteers interested in helping with Habitat for Humanity projects can reach Cathie Waugh, Volunteer Coordinator, at (970) 223-4522 x200 or cwaugh@fortcollinshabitat.org.
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