American Connection Corps Releases Year-End Report

The American Connection Corps (ACC) is the nation's largest fellowship program focused on bridging the digital divide. Led by Lead for America and The American Connection Project, this initiative addresses broadband development and digital inclusion while strengthening our country's next generation of civic leaders. In their first three months, the ACC Fellows have already made significant improvements in bridging the nation's digital divide:

• 2,000 households participated in Fellow-led speedmapping initiatives;
• Over 500 households across the country now have access to high-speed internet;
• More than 4,000 Emergency Broadband Benefit Program awareness materials were distributed; and
• Over 600 desktops, laptops, and tablets were distributed to community members.