Senator Jay Costa Announces Over 600 Laptops Awarded to Eight Organizations in the 43rd Senatorial District via the Digital Connectivity Technology Program

PITTSBURGH, PA - November 21, 2024 − Today, the PA Broadband Development Authority met to award grants from the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP). This grant program will provide laptops to non-profits, community anchor institutions, and governments who will then loan or make the laptops available to Pennsylvanians to improve education, workforce development, health, and employment outcomes.

"In our modern technological reality, laptop computers are a critical resource for learners, workers, job-seekers, patients, and more," said Senator Costa. "I am delighted to be announcing hundreds of laptops for invaluable community organizations, and I look forward to seeing them continue to do good work for the people who call our senate district home."

The following grants were awarded in the 43^rd senatorial district.

• A Giving Heart was awarded 70 Laptops
• AIMED Human Services was awarded 20 Laptops
• Carlow University was awarded 100 Laptops
• Computer Reach was awarded 200 Laptops
• Operation Better Block was awarded 100 Laptops
• Ruth's Way, Inc. was awarded 20 Laptops
• The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh was awarded 50 Laptops
• This Generation Connect was awarded 75 Laptops

More information on the program can be found here.

Learn about the PA Senate Democrats' commitment to every Pennsylvanian here.

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