Internet access for Rochester area students
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Having reliable internet use to be a luxury for many people and now for students in the Rochester area it is a necessity. With the lack of options for internet services and scarcity and inefficiencies of MiFi devices, Spectrum is often the only choice. Students have been in full remote learning since March 2020 and based on the trajectory of the impact of COVID-19, it appears they will continue to be for at least another marking period. For many families internet service is now an added expense that did not burden them prior to remote learning sometimes causing difficulty to pay for the service. Kristen French and Ken MacDonald wanted to address this issue.
Kristen French, an RCSD educator, posted a message on the Nextdoor App requesting assistance with identifying organizations that could help pay off an internet bill for a student's family. This request sparked a conversation between her and Ken, a resident of the bordering town of Irondequoit, that led this GoFundMe effort. When Kristen made her request, Ken had already decided to skip his typical Christmas shopping lists this year and instead find a way to contribute to households in need this year. Both Ken and Kristen recognized making sure students have consistent internet services was an immediate educational need as did many of their neighbors on the Nextdoor App.
The initial focus for this campaign will be to support students in the City of Rochester. If this gets a good response and we are able to scale these efforts, we hope to be able to assist students throughout all of Monroe County.
If you know of a family currently in need, click the link and complete the form attached.
Any contribution is welcomed and appreciated.
Having reliable internet use to be a luxury for many people and now for students in the Rochester area it is a necessity. With the lack of options for internet services and scarcity and inefficiencies of MiFi devices, Spectrum is often the only choice. Students have been in full remote learning since March 2020 and based on the trajectory of the impact of COVID-19, it appears they will continue to be for at least another marking period. For many families internet service is now an added expense that did not burden them prior to remote learning sometimes causing difficulty to pay for the service. Kristen French and Ken MacDonald wanted to address this issue.
Kristen French, an RCSD educator, posted a message on the Nextdoor App requesting assistance with identifying organizations that could help pay off an internet bill for a student's family. This request sparked a conversation between her and Ken, a resident of the bordering town of Irondequoit, that led this GoFundMe effort. When Kristen made her request, Ken had already decided to skip his typical Christmas shopping lists this year and instead find a way to contribute to households in need this year. Both Ken and Kristen recognized making sure students have consistent internet services was an immediate educational need as did many of their neighbors on the Nextdoor App.
The initial focus for this campaign will be to support students in the City of Rochester. If this gets a good response and we are able to scale these efforts, we hope to be able to assist students throughout all of Monroe County.
If you know of a family currently in need, click the link and complete the form attached.
Any contribution is welcomed and appreciated.
Organizer
Ken MacDonald
Organizer
Rochester, NY
