Who’s Eligible?
While ConnectHome Denver’s initial focus will be in DHA West Denver Renaissance Collaborative neighborhoods, the initiative will expand to reach the Denver Metro area’s more than 650,000 low to moderate-income individuals, including:
- DHA Residents
- Head Start
- Section 8 Residents
- Medicaid
- National School Lunch Program
- Social Security Disability (SSD)
- Community College Student with Pell Grant
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
- Financial Assistance (e.g. TANF)
- Food Support (SNAP), or
- Annual income under 200% of poverty level
What are the benefits?
As a result of Denver families crossing the digital divide, they will receive:
Enriched Education
- Preschool access
- Primary & Secondary school work resources
- Post-Secondary pathways (college readiness, prepare for SAT exam, college applications, applications, college financial aid forms, etc.)
Enhanced Health Care
- TeleHealth
- Skype with medical professionals
- Access to insurance web sites with account information
Increased Employment Opportunities
- Career development and training
- Online job searching
- Employment applications
