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Community Partnership Chat: Asian American Youth Leadership Empowerment and Development (AALEAD)

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our community engagement work is the opportunity to partner with many non-profit organizations and support innovative programs that help advance the diverse communities we serve. We launched our Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative to celebrate Verizon-supported community organizations and highlight their important work.

Today, we feature our conversation with Akil Vohra, Executive Director of Asian American LEAD (AALEAD), in Washington, DC. AALEAD is a recognized leader in education. Its programs help Asian American students build a strong academic foundation to enhance learning and prepare to pursue higher education.

Below we share an inspiring conversation between Verizon’s Mario Acosta-Velez and Akil Vohra about AALEAD’s mission, programs, and impact in the Asian American community. 

Prince George’s Public Schools Join Digital Promise & Verizon Innovative Learning

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On Wednesday, May 5, Digital Promise and Verizon welcomed Prince George’s County Public Schools into the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program (VILS). Verizon’s education initiative provides free technology, access and professional development that enables students to develop the skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed to thrive in today’s digital world. Two schools from the district will join the VILS program this year: Nicholas Orem Middle School and Samuel P. Massie Academy.

Community Partner Chat: Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our community engagement work is the opportunity to partner with many non-profit organizations and support innovative programs that help advance the diverse communities we serve.  In May 2020, we launched our Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative to celebrate community organizations supported by Verizon and highlight their important work. 

Today, we feature Anthony Smith, Executive Director, Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District.

Below we share an important conversation with Anthony about Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District’s work in improving communities.

Community Partner Chat: United Way of Southwest Virginia

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our community engagement work is the opportunity to partner with many non-profit organizations and support innovative programs that help advance the diverse communities we serve.  In May 2020, we launched our Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative to celebrate community organizations supported by Verizon and highlight their important work. 

Today, we feature Travis Staton, President and CEO, United Way of Southwest Virginia.

Below we share a conversation with Travis about United Way of Southwest Virginia’s work in uplifting Southwest VA residents.

Verizon Community Partner Chat: Bright Minds

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our community engagement work is the opportunity to partner with many non-profit organizations and support innovative programs that help advance the diverse communities we serve.  In May 2020, we launched our Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative to celebrate community organizations supported by Verizon and highlight their important work. 

Today, we feature our conversation with Liz Crammond, Executive Director for Bright Minds Foundation, based in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Below we share an inspiring conversation with Liz about Bright Minds’ important mission and how its programs continue to support the Howard County community.  

ICYMI – How Technology Helps Communities Adapt (9/17 Virtual Event)

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important access to technology is in communities across America. From learning at home, to connecting with doctors, to video calls with loved ones, technology is keeping Americans connected.

On September 17, 2020, local community leaders from Baltimore, MD, Newark, NJ, and Washington, DC, discussed how their communities are leveraging technology to help manage the challenges of the pandemic, the role that it will play in addressing issues of social and racial justice, and how it could transform the ways we live and work.

Watch the full conversation and learn more about our speakers below!

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We encourage you to view our previous US Tech Future virtual events here.

Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative Chat with Scott Schenkelberg, CEO of Miriam’s Kitchen in Washington, DC

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our community engagement work is the opportunity to partner with many non-profit organizations and support innovative programs that help advance the diverse communities we serve. In May 2020, we launched our Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative to celebrate Verizon-supported community organizations and highlight their important work. Read more on LinkedIn here.

Verizon Community Partnerships Chat With Maria Fernanda Borja, President & CEO Of Latino Student Fund In Washington, DC

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our community engagement work is the opportunity to partner with many non-profit organizations and support innovative programs that help advance the diverse communities we serve. In May 2020, we launched our Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative to celebrate Verizon-supported community organizations and highlight their important work. Read more on LinkedIn here.

Verizon Community Partnerships Chat with Elizabeth Lindsey, CEO of Byte Back in Washington, DC

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our community engagement work is the opportunity to partner with many non-profit organizations and support innovative programs that help advance the diverse communities we serve.  In May 2020, we launched our Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative to celebrate community organizations supported by Verizon and highlight their important work. 

Today, we feature our conversation with Elizabeth Lindsey, Chief Executive Office of Byte Back in Washington, DC.Byte Back is a leader in digital inclusion and tech training helping DC residents gain greater access to technology and build their skills to enter the careers of today and the future. We are very proud to support Byte Back and help expand its tech training programs in Washington, DC. 

Below we share an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Lindsey about Byte Back’s important mission and how its programs continue to support the DC community.  

Read the full interview on LinkedIn here.

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US Tech Future is a Verizon-led community-focused initiative working to engage the local community in a discussion about technology and how it can improve the lives of local residents for their benefit and the benefit of the community as a whole.

Our mission is to engage with citizens and community stakeholders in USA to provide information on how technology can work to have a dramatic impact on the way we work and live in our communities.

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