This Local Community Foundation Is Making Digital Equity A Priority

with Beth Francis of Essex County Community Foundation

"We are bringing 20,000 people Wi-Fi access, 5,000 people devices, another 1,000 people a digital literacy training so that they can use the digital world in a safe way." Essex County Community Foundation President and CEO Beth Francis talks about closing the digital divide.

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Mar 20, 2023

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson
Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team
#Massachusetts #Local #Community #General Interest
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