COMPUDOPT EXPANDS TO SAN ANTONIO TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN BEXAR COUNTY
The national nonprofit, with support from Methodist Healthcare Ministries and other community partners, will equip the San Antonio region with digital equity solutions.
SAN ANTONIO (April 26, 2024) – Compudopt, a national nonprofit providing technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities, is expanding its mission of closing the digital divide to Bexar County.
The nonprofit’s entrance into San Antonio is made possible in part by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., as well as partnerships with Santander Consumer USA Inc. Foundation, the City of San Antonio, San Antonio ISD and San Antonio Digital Connects.
As the start of a long-term commitment to Bexar County, over the next two years, Compudopt and its community partners will:
- Provide 5,000 free computers to eligible families (along with two years of tech support and warranties)
- Connect 2,500 Bexar County households to free or low-cost internet
- Offer digital literacy training to 18,000 individuals
- Equip 300 students with workforce-aligned tech education opportunities
- Launch a localized community portal, as well as technology and digital navigation support, in up to 26 languages with live interpreters
"According to the latest census data, more than 33,000 Bexar County households lack an in-home computer and 83,000 households do not have broadband internet. Technology access impacts nearly every aspect of modern life, including education, social connection, healthcare and economic mobility,” said Megan Steckly, CEO of Compudopt. “By working with strong and established community partners to deliver our complete digital inclusion solution, we are creating a happier, healthier, sustainable and more connected Bexar County.”
Compudopt and its partners launched its San Antonio service with a community event and computer distribution on April 25 at Frost Bank Center, where the organization gifted 300 local families with free computers, connected households to internet solutions and presented in-home access to Compudopt’s curated, online support center, which caters to various needs such as housing, childcare, education, healthcare and food access.
“Compudopt has demonstrated the incredible benefits of digital equity across the country and we could not be more excited to see that positive impact here in Bexar County,” said Jaime Wesolowski, President and CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries. “Access to telehealth and other healthcare resources will directly change the trajectory of our community.”
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, The San Antonio Spurs Coyote and representatives from San Antonio ISD also attended the launch event.
High-resolution photos, b-roll and interviews are available for download here.
Families interested in receiving a free computer can register for a chance to be selected.
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About Compudopt
Compudopt is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. Founded in 2007, Compudopt has provided device access, training and support to hundreds of thousands of individuals across the country. Compudopt operates in 43+ cities and 20+ states across the US.
About Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas
Methodist Healthcare Ministries broadens the definition of healthcare by providing low-cost clinical care for the uninsured and by supporting community-led efforts that improve living conditions that cause people to be sick in the first place. We use our earnings as co-owners of Methodist Healthcare to ensure that people who are economically disadvantaged and uninsured can live their healthiest lives. We do this by advocating for, investing in and providing access to quality clinical care and addressing factors that affect health—including economic mobility, supportive relationships, food security, broadband access, and safe neighborhoods. Ultimately, we fulfill our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God” by advancing health equity so that more resilient individuals & families living in the 74 counties we serve can thrive.
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Karna McCasland
Three Box Strategic Communications
on behalf of Compudopt
