Tempe offering Chromebooks, hotspots to dozens of students and seniors
Apr 30, 2021, 4:15 AM
The Google Chromebook Pixel laptop (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
PHOENIX — Dozens of students and seniors living in Tempe who lack access to the internet or computers at home will soon have the tools they need to get online.
Tempe Public Library, in partnership with the city’s Human Services Departments, announced Wednesday the launch of Connect Tempe.
The pilot program will loan out dozens of free Chromebooks and Wi-fi hotspots for five months on a first-come, first-serve basis to K-12 students and senior citizens in need.
Connect Tempe aims to help many low-income residents who suffered from a digital divide during the COVID-19 shutdown of school, libraries and other public places, according to a press release.
Eligibility for the program includes city residency, enrollment in K-12 education or are 50 and older, no accessibility to Wi-Fi, household income at or below 300% of federal poverty level and a Tempe Public Library Card.
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Applications can be made online, and will be accepted until all Chromebooks have been checked out.
The program is part of the Economic Recovery and Workforce Development Recovery Initiative and is funded through the AZCARES initiative.
