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The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation Helps Bridge the Digital Divide for Latino Immigrants in Baltimore With Funding From the Verizon Foundation

Published in Law and Health Weekly, February 6th, 2010

Latino immigrants in underserved communities in Baltimore soon will get much-needed computer and literacy training that will help adults and their families advance in the 21st century.

With a nearly $6,500 grant from the Verizon Foundation, The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation will launch "Empowering Immigrants: One 'Click' At A Time," a program that will provide hands-on, practical computer training aimed at bridging the digital divide in Baltimore's Latino community. Through this program, immigrant adults will develop strong technology skills in innovative ways.

"Latino immigrants now will have access to Spanish-language, educational...

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