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star-24px 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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This grant will bridge the digital divide in North Lawndale for residents of all ages by providing free community Wi-Fi and online connectivity for residents living within a 1.5-mile radius of North Lawndale Employment Network's workforce campus.

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North Lawndale Employment Network building hosting wi-fi equipment.
Rooftop wi-fi equipment.

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