Crossing the digital divide — bringing high-speed internet access to thousands of low-income Americans. That is the charge of Rey Ramsey, CEO of One Economy Corporation. Ramsey will keynote the 8th Annual Neighborhood House Breakfast Celebration, June 4 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.
Consider for a moment — when was the last time you went online? The last time you sent an e-mail? Or looked up driving directions? The last time you paid a bill online? Just as Neighborhood House vans and buses transport clients to a doctor’s appointment, the internet can take us places — it helps us find and apply for a job, allows us to take a course online and gives us access to vital health information. It lets an immigrant in America get in touch with family and friends in his or her home country through e-mail or a web-based phone call, without the expense of postage or long distance.
The internet is a new and constantly evolving medium, a place for the free exchange of ideas and information. But it’s not yet a place for all. One Economy strives to change that. Join us June 4 to learn more about how Neighborhood House fits into this complex framework, and how we can all help bring social justice online.
The Neighborhood House Breakfast Celebration takes place at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. A donation of $125 will be requested. To learn more, contact Development Manager Liz-Beth Levy at 206-461-8430, ext. 230, or liz-bethl@nhwa.org.
About One Economy
Co-founded by Rey Ramsey in 2000, One Economy leverages the power of technology and information to connect low-income people to the economic mainstream by bringing broadband into their homes, producing public-purpose media, and training and employing youth to enhance communities’ technological capacity.
Its Digital Inclusion program provides low-income people with free or low-cost internet access.
The Digital Connectors program trains young people to provide technology assistance in their own backyards, giving them valuable job training and building community in the process. The program is being implemented at the Neighborhood House Rainier Vista Center. Visit www.one-economy.com to learn more.
