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Not Falling Behind: Putting Appalachian Communities on a Path to a Better Digital Future

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Join AFN for a conversation around rural connectivity with Sarah Thompson, VP for Economic Opportunity for the Dogwood Health Trust, Chris Worman, Co-Founder and Chief Partnership & Strategy Officer for Connect Humanity, and Michael Kelly, Director of Collaborative Broadband & Innovation at NC Rural Center.

The pandemic increased our shared understanding about the pain caused by our persistent digital divide. In response, the U.S. government is about to invest nearly $60 billion in broadband. If perfectly spent, those funds will connect roughly 30% of America. We will still have a long way to go, particularly in rural communities. This webinar offers insights and perspectives on how philanthropy can engage now and into the future on issues of access and adoption, what is working, and how to get going.

Please note that this webinar will be recorded.

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