American Connection Corps Lands Award

The American Connection Corps, an AmeriCorp program of Lead for America, is the first ever recipient of the US Broadband Award for "Affordability in Broadband". The honor was handed out on November 27th at the US Broadband Summit in Washington, D.C.

Left to Right: Taylor Stukert, Executive Director; Iris O'Donnell Bellasario, ACC Program Officer/Digital Equity Specialist; Ibrahim Emara, ACC AmeriCorps Member.

ACC sent the following statement to supporting organizations (like CBAN):

This milestone achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our dedicated partners, sponsors, and stakeholders like you. Your belief in our mission has been a driving force behind our success.
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Winning this award underscores our collective efforts to bridge the digital divide and advance economic prosperity in all communities. It propels us forward in our journey to ensure every community has equitable access to broadband. This recognition amplifies our impact and strengthens our resolve to continue this vital work.

We invite you to celebrate this achievement with us and continue to be a part of our journey towards digital inclusion. Your ongoing support and collaboration are essential as we build on this success and forge new pathways for connectivity.
Thank you once again for being a crucial part of our network.
Together, we are making a transformative impact.