Help Public Housing Residents Apply for Broadband Benefits.

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The Seattle Housing Authority’s (SHA) mission is to enhance the Seattle community by creating and sustaining decent, safe, and affordable living environments that foster stability and increase self-sufficiency for people with low income.

We are looking for volunteers who want to help public housing residents apply for Broadband benefits.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. To learn more about the program visit https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit. Also we are giving laptops to low income public housing residents and and volunteers can help setup laptops and install MS office and help residents learn how to use their new device.

Volunteers who are comfortable working with low-income public housing residents, immigrants and refuges are welcome to help. Desired skills for volunteers include: comfortability using online resources, completing online applications, and using online apps. Training and relevant training materials will be made available for those interested in volunteering.