Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition

?? A big congratulations to BDEC members at Dent Education and The Tech Lab at Digital Harbor Foundation for being awarded a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to advance STEM education for youth! ???? This funding will help more students gain access to cutting-edge technology, hands-on learning experiences, and the skills they need to succeed in the digital age. Through this support, Dent Education and The Tech Lab are breaking down barriers and ensuring that Baltimore’s youth have opportunities to thrive in STEM fields. #DigitalEquity #STEMEducation #Baltimore #BDEC #DentEducation #DigitalHarborFoundation #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #CommunityEmpowerment #InnovationInEducation

?? Congratulations to Open Works Baltimore on receiving a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to expand access to maker spaces in Baltimore City! ????? This grant will empower more Baltimore residents with the tools, technology, and resources needed to innovate, create, and develop valuable hands-on skills. By providing greater access to maker spaces, Open Works is breaking down barriers and fostering creativity, entrepreneurship, and tech literacy in our community. #DigitalEquity #MakerSpaces #Baltimore #BDEC #OpenWorks #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #Innovation #CommunityEmpowerment #STEMEducation

?? Big congratulations to BDEC members at NPower on being awarded a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to advance workforce development training! ???? This grant will help provide underrepresented communities with critical tech training and career opportunities in the digital economy. Through programs that empower individuals with the skills needed for high-demand jobs, NPower is making a tremendous impact on Baltimore’s workforce and closing the digital divide. #DigitalEquity #WorkforceDevelopment #Baltimore #BDEC #NPower #TechTraining #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #CommunityEmpowerment #FutureOfWork

?? Congratulations to BDEC members at Code in the Schools for receiving a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to advance STEM education for youth! ???? This grant will help bring cutting-edge technology and coding programs to more youth, empowering the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in a digital world. By increasing access to STEM education, Code in the Schools is helping to close the digital divide and create more opportunities for Baltimore’s students to thrive. #DigitalEquity #STEMEducation #Baltimore #BDEC #CodeInTheSchools #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #CommunityEmpowerment #InnovationInEducation

?? A huge congratulations to BDEC members at Pass IT On, Inc - Community Technical Training for being awarded a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to advance workforce development and device access for Baltimore residents! ???? This funding will empower residents with the tools, skills, and training needed to thrive in today’s digital economy. From providing refurbished devices to offering critical tech skills training, Pass IT On is making a transformative impact on the lives of Baltimore’s underserved communities. #DigitalEquity #WorkforceDevelopment #DeviceAccess #Baltimore #BDEC #PassITOn #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #CommunityEmpowerment

?? A huge congratulations to BDEC members at A Prosperous Tomorrow for being awarded a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to advance digital inclusion for every resident! ?? This funding will fuel efforts to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that more residents have access to the internet, digital skills, and opportunities that empower them to thrive in our increasingly connected world. A Prosperous Tomorrow is leading the way in creating a more inclusive digital future, and we at the Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition are proud to support this transformative work. #DigitalInclusion #DigitalEquity #Baltimore #BDEC #CommunityEmpowerment #AProsperousTomorrow #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #InnovationForAll

?? Congratulations to BDEC members at Let's Thrive Baltimore on being awarded a $185,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to advance digital inclusion in Baltimore City! ???? This funding will help empower more young people with access to the internet, devices, and essential digital skills, making sure that everyone in our community has the tools to thrive in today’s connected world. Let’s Thrive Baltimore is driving real change by closing the digital divide and fostering opportunities for youth! #DigitalEquity #Baltimore #BDEC #LetsThriveBaltimore #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #CommunityEmpowerment #DigitalInclusion #InnovationForAll

?? Congratulations to BDEC members at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine on being awarded a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to expand access to telehealth in Baltimore City! ???? This grant will play a vital role in bridging the digital divide in healthcare, ensuring that more residents have access to the technology and resources needed for telehealth services. By making healthcare more accessible, Johns Hopkins is leading the charge in advancing both digital equity and health equity for our community. #DigitalEquity #Telehealth #HealthEquity #Baltimore #BDEC #JohnsHopkins #CommunityHealth #ClosingTheDigitalDivide

?? Congratulations to BDEC members at LET'S GO Boys and Girls on receiving a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to expand access to STEM education for youth! ?? This incredible award will help close the digital divide and empower more youth with the skills and resources needed to thrive in today’s tech-driven world. From coding and robotics to digital literacy and beyond, Let’s Go Boys and Girls is making a huge impact by bringing equitable STEM opportunities to our community. #DigitalEquity #STEMEducation #Baltimore #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #LetsGoBoysAndGirls #BDEC #CommunityEmpowerment

Dear Colleagues, As Advisory Board Chair for the Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition, and on behalf of my fellow board colleagues, I am writing to share with you the bittersweet news of a leadership transition for our organization. After three years of dedicated service, BDEC's Executive Director, Cody Dorsey has decided to pursue new professional opportunities and step down from his role effective August 11, 2024. As you all know, Cody’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding our organization’s growth, and we are incredibly grateful for his service and contributions. We thank Cody for his excellent leadership for the past 3 years! Best wishes in all of your future endeavors. Looking ahead, the Advisory Board and BDEC Staff are committed to maintaining the stability and work of the organization. During this transitional period, BDEC’s Advisory Board is actively ensuring the Coalition will remain strong.?We will be posting and overseeing the search for a new Executive Director. To support our efforts,?it is with great pleasure that I announce?Samantha Musgrave will serve as?Interim Director of BDEC. As many of you know, Sam has been an active member of the coalition since its inception in the Spring of 2020, and has done impactful work steering Baltimore's own Project Waves, which provides free internet access to thousands of individuals in our community. Her commitment and expertise within the digital equity ecosystem will be an asset to us all. Sam is honored and excited to lead this period of transition for the Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition. She will be focused on maintaining the impact and momentum which has been established by Cody's leadership over the past three years. As BDEC works toward recruiting for and filling the role of permanent Executive Director, Sam is committed?to ensuring an efficient, transparent and effective transition that will serve all of its members. Thank you, Sam, for stepping into this leadership role! We believe this change represents not only a moment of reflection but also a tremendous opportunity. As we embark on this new chapter, we are excited about the future and the possibilities it holds. Our mission is steadfast in helping individuals and organizations from various backgrounds and communities work together to bring vital resources to Baltimore’s most disconnected communities. Thank you for your continued support for BDEC. Best regards, Seema D. Iyer, PhD Advisory Board Chair? Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition