THE DIGITAL AGE
AT&T PROVIDES LAPTOPS AND SUPPORT FOR OLDER ADULTS
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T&T donated $75,000 to the Y’s digital literacy program, which started at the Northeast Bronx Y in order to equip older adults with essential skills for navigating the digital landscape, such as using computers, accessing websites, and utilizing email. The announcement of AT&T’s support came at a surprise laptop giveaway during a class at the Northeast Bronx Y. AT&T plans additional giveaways as the Y scales the digital literacy program to all Bronx YMCA branches (Castle Hill and La Central Ys) in the
coming months. This support will allow the Y to incorporate laptop distribution as an essential component for future participants of the digital literacy program. “Connected devices allow older adults freedom, convenience, and communication, and it is important that they have the resources to enjoy technology safely and effectively. The YMCA’s dedicated efforts are doing just that,” said John Emra, President, AT&T Atlantic Region, and YMCA of Greater New York board member.•
AIMING HIGH THE Y CELEBRATES HISPANIC ACHIEVERS
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he Y celebrated the Latinx community at the Hispanic Achievers Awards, a joint partnership between the YMCA of Greater New York and Colgate-Palmolive. This annual event serves to recognize, celebrate and elevate excellence in corporate and community leadership
by outstanding Latinx individuals in business and public service. Funds raised empower Hispanic youth to achieve educational goals and attend college; they help working families to maintain jobs through reliable childcare; and they provide essential community support networks that so many families need today. This initiative also provides
college scholarships of $2,500 for two outstanding young Hispanic Scholars participating in the Y’s life-changing college access program known as Rowe Scholars, which serves predominantly Hispanic and Black youth, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college.•
(left) Juan Pablo Zamorano, Miriam Simon, Angelica Tamayo-Sanchez, Sulma Arzu-Brown (honoree), Susie Jaramillo (honoree), Grace C. Bonilla (honoree), Patricia Maribona McCarthy, Daniel Debord, Nancy Santiago, (front row) Gonzalo Canteros Paz, Aston Flores, Richard “Crazy Legs” Colon (honoree). (right) Honoree Susie Jaramillo (center), Co-Founder & CEO, Encantos, celebrates with the Canticos Crew.
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