Connecting the Heartland

A multipronged initiative by @HeartlandFwd working to boost internet availability, speeds, adoption and participation.

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

The #AffordableConnectivityProgram is needed to expand access to affordable internet service & devices. Almost 8.5m heartlanders depend on the program –– we can’t “disconnect” them when current funding runs out. The #ACP is not a nice-to-have, it’s a need-to-have.

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

Happy Digital Inclusion Week! Through our #ConnectingTheHeartland initiative we work with communities to address the #1 economic issue of our time: increasing access to affordable, high-speed internet. Thank you to @netinclusion for leading #DIW2023! https://t.co/U3cjCA1pIK

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

The new class of #AmericanConnectionCorps are hitting the ground running at training in Wichita! We led the “Broadband 101” panel and joined the public-private partnerships conversation. Excited to see the impact from these leaders working to close the #digitaldivide.

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

We are proud to have supported #AffordableConnectivityProgram enrollment alongside so many impressive partners and advocates. The 20 million milestone is a testament to how important this program is for closing the #affordabilitygap.

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

Access to high-speed internet is the #1 economic issue of our time. Read more from @cooperangieb in her op-ed @ArkansasOnline. Closing the #DigitalDivide means making our local economies resilient & increasing regional competitiveness. Read why:

https://t.co/1nEfOLX4J3

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

Our #AmericanConnectionCorps fellows have landed in D.C. for their first day of graduation! Today we are proud to highlight our Illinois fellows who have made impressive strides towards expanding #internetaccess across the state.

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

TODAY: Our own @Solomon_Graves was on a panel discussing the impact our #AmericanConnectionCorps fellows have had in helping close the #DigitalDivide alongside @LeadForAmerica_, @AndyBerke of @usdaRD, @jordanearnold of @WhiteHouse & @NatlGovsAssoc
#ConnectingtheHeartland

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

This week we celebrate our #AmericanConnectionCorps fellows who are graduating from an impactful year of service working to bridge the #digitaldivide. Each day we’ll highlight our state cohorts that we are proud to support, starting with our impressive Arkansas fellows!

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

‼️Heartland Forward was honored to be at the @WhiteHouse today for the announcement of over $40 billion in internet funding through #BEAD!

@cooperangieb @FCC @CommerceGov @GinaRaimondo @JRosenworcelFCC @MitchLandrieu

Learn more⤵️
https://t.co/LIj6OUFAny

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

We are proud to partner with @TNECD and @Benton_Inst to work on the ground with Tennessee counties to find community-led solutions for expanding high-speed internet access.

Read more about our Tennessee #Accelerate program:
https://t.co/QOMTac3cpH

#ConnectingtheHeartland

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

📢Calling on Arkansans: @AR_Commerce & @ARConnectASBO has announced the Digital Skills and Opportunity Survey.

📝Please participate & help our state develop a plan to close the #DigitalDivide!

#ARConnect #ConnectingTheHeartland
https://t.co/4ULX3Spg5D

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

We are proud partners alongside @LeadForAmerica_ & others of the #AmericanConnectionCorps program, which empowers future leaders to #BridgeTheDigitalDivide.

Apply now to make your mark and support #heartland communities! https://t.co/xs42pXuEVE

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

#ACPWeekofAction: We are working with state broadband offices @AR_Commerce @IllinoisDCEO
@TNECD @OK_Broadband @OhioDevelopment &
@FCC to ensure Americans can access the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

@CivicNation @usedgov #ConnectingtheHeartland #OnlineForAll

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

🚨TODAY: Excited to have our very own @cooperangieb on a @NewAmerica panel about closing the #digitaldivide on the first day of #ACPWeekOfAction. You can tune in by using #AccessOTI & following @OTI. #OnlineForAll
https://t.co/5RI3j2ZPRO

[Kathryn de Wit @km_dewit]

Let's keep this ACP train going - join me, @angelasiefer, @cooperangieb, @AlisaValentin and others as we discuss what we've learned from ACP and where we go next. Hope to see you there!

[Open Tech Institute at New America @OTI]

#AccessOTI Panel 1—highlighting #AffordableConnectivityProgram successes and lessons learned—will feat. @netinclusion’s @angelasiefer, @HeartlandFwd’s @cooperangieb, @HoopaTribe’s Abe Camez, @digCLT’s Natali Betancur & @NatUrbanLeague’s @AlisaValentin! https://t.co/T3E48Tn6X2

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

It's exactly on-the-ground experiences like this that make us so proud @HrtlandConnect to support the critical work of our #AmericanConnectionCorps fellows to close the #DigitalDivide. Thank you @WMCActionNews5 & @realginaneely for covering this inspirational story #BluffCityLife

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

🚨Looking for a feel good story? Watch this clip featuring our #AmericanConnectionCorps fellow at @InnovateMemphis on how she taught #digitalskills to seniors in her community, including the amazing 94-yr old Daisy Marion. Never too old to get #connected!
https://t.co/MivXq7451y

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

THREAD: We believe #ConnectingtheHeartland to affordable, high-speed internet is the #⃣1⃣ economic issue of our time! That's why we have partnered w/ @LeadForAmerica_ on the #AmericanConnectionCorps program, to bring leadership opportunities to fellows in 4 states.

[Heartland Forward @HeartlandFwd]

Our fellows in #Ohio, #Tennessee, #Arkansas and #Illinois are doing big things w/ more states to join soon! 📺Watch this video to hear from them on what drew them to this mission👇
https://t.co/qNOE5IMCza