Serving Older Adults Will Use Spectrum’s Support to Provide Tech Support to Milwaukee Seniors
MILWAUKEE, WI – February 7, 2025 – Spectrum today announced Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin has received a $15,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its Tech Connect program. Spectrum Digital Education awarded $1.3 million to 66 organizations in 2024.
Since launching in 2017, Spectrum Digital Education has committed more than $10 million to nonprofits focused on improving digital literacy, workforce development and educational access in unserved and undeserved communities across Charter’s 41-state service area.
“Connectivity is the foundation for meaningful learning, professional growth and human connection, and helps to build strong, thriving communities,” said Paul Navin, Area Vice President for Spectrum’s Wisconsin and Minnesota service areas. “Spectrum Digital Education supports programs that empower community members to enhance their lives with connectivity, from providing digital literacy training to seniors to connecting students with important resources and tools for their education.”
Serving Older Adults’ Tech Connect program provides access to technology training and devices for older adults ages 50 and above, particularly those who are marginalized, isolated, or financially limited. It strives to make technology more accessible and easier to navigate for seniors through one-on-one training sessions and small-group technology classes. Graduates of the small group classes receive refurbished laptops. support and technical education to older adults.
“Spectrum’s generous support has played a vital role in expanding digital access for older adults,” said Cathy Wood, President and CEO of Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin. “With their continued commitment, we are strengthening our Tech Connect for Older Adults Program and equipping even more seniors with essential technology skills. Digital literacy is not a one-time achievement, it’s an ongoing process, and sustained funding is crucial to ensuring older adults remain connected in an ever-changing digital landscape.”
This latest grant is the second Spectrum Digital Education Grant awarded to Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin, bringing Spectrum’s total support for the organization to $50,000 over the past two years.
Celebrating the 66 Spectrum Digital Education Champions
Through direct support of nonprofit partners across Spectrum’s service area, Spectrum Digital Education has helped distribute over 18,500 laptops and sponsor more than 40,000 digital education classes, benefiting over 163,000 community members since 2017. Serving Older Adults is one of 66 nonprofit organizations awarded a 2024 Spectrum Digital Education grant.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator with services available to nearly 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states. Over an advanced communications network, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The Company also distributes award-winning news coverage and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
Photo caption: Spectrum presented a check to Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin at the Washington Park Senior Center in Milwaukee on Thursday, Feb. 6. In the picture, from left, are Jim Sheridan, Serving Older Adults Board Member, Lauren Clark, Spectrum’s Director of State Government Affairs, Chris Caporale, Spectrum’s Manager of Communications, Susan Wetrich, Serving Older Adults Tech Connect Program Director, Cathy Wood, Serving Older Adults President and CEO, and Charles Woodward, Serving Older Adults Board Member.
