AT&T, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Join Forces to Narrow the Digital Divide at Event

AT&T, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Join Forces to Narrow the Digital Divide at Event
This is one of 30 informational events AT&T hosted to help HUD-eligible residents in ConnectHome pilot communities located within AT&T’s 21-state wireline service area learn about how to apply for Access from AT&T. This event headed at the fair provided numerous families with internet access through AT&T.

“We are thankful for the commitment of AT&T to offer a low-cost internet option for RHA residents. Ending the digital divide and connecting residents to modern portals for education, health, and banking along with improved access to job opportunities are important and helps us fulfill our ConnectHome commitments,” said Ron Clewer, CEO of the Rockford Housing Authority. “I appreciate AT&T and their outreach to RHA residents at this Fairgrounds event.”

Learn more

To learn more about Access from AT&T and see if you qualify, visit att.com/access.

Or call 1-855-220-5211 for assistance in English or 1-855-220-5225 for assistance in Spanish. To learn more about the Nov. 19th event, contact Meggi Aspengren, 815-489-8596

ConnectHome is a platform for collaboration between local governments, public housing agencies, Internet service providers, philanthropic foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other relevant stakeholders that will produce local solutions for narrowing the digital divide.

About Rockford Housing Authority
A quality home is the foundation of society & community: quality home life provides hope and the pathway to our goals. Responsible and respectful people deserve the opportunity to contribute to attaining a comfortable quality home and neighborhood all can have pride in. RHA partners with the community and responsible and respectful families to transform houses into homes.