TechBridge
Bridging the Digital Divide
5 Million Tablets for High-Need Households
Empowering Underserved Communities, One Tablet at a Time
What We Stand For:
In a world where digital access is increasingly vital, millions of households in underserved communities still face a significant digital divide. According to Pew Research, 24% of adults with annual incomes under $30K don't own a smartphone. Additionally, 43% of low-income households lack broadband service, and 41% don't own a desktop or laptop computer. This digital divide affects education, job opportunities, and access to essential services.
Our Mission:
Operation Access: No-Cost Tablet Giveaway Program is a collaborative effort by nonprofits dedicated to closing this digital gap. Our mission is simple but profound: to provide 5 million households in underserved communities with new, WiFi-enabled Android tablets—for free.
Who We Are
Dedicated non-profit organizations in partnership with Legacy Community Solutions
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Dallas, Texas
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Webster, Texas
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Waterbury, Connecticut
When Is the Event?
Our mission begins on Friday, September 22, 2023, and continues until supplies last. We are committed to reaching as many households as possible in need of digital empowerment.
Who Is Eligible?
A household is eligible for this program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
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- SNAP
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Social Security
- WIC
- Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
- Lifeline
- The National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision
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- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribal TANF
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- Tribal Head Start (income based)
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Yearly income for entire household:
Household Size 1: $27,180
Household Size 2: $36,620
Household Size 3: $46,060
Household Size 4: $55.500
Household Size 5: $64,940
Household Size 6: $74,380
Household Size 7: $83,820
Household Size 8: $93,260
* Add $9,440 for each additional person