Lawndale Wireless Community Network Connecting a Community December 8, 2018

Project Background Leveraged infrastructure from the wireless community network initially created by the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) in Chicago’s North Lawndale community Secured multi-year, expansion funding in 2006 from Motorola Foundation Engaged community stakeholders (residents & organizations) to launch the wireless network Year One produced a Digital Inclusion Blueprint and Work Plan 15 partners formed the Lawndale Wireless Community Network (LWCN) Steering Committee December 8, 2018

Project Partners Digital Divide Development & Oversight Committee (DDDOC) Homan Square Community Center Kellman Elementary School Lawndale Local Business Development Corporation (LCBDC) Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC) Lumity Men for a Better Lawndale Neighborhood Technology Resource Center (NTRC) North Lawndale College Preparatory High School North Lawndale Community News North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) One Economy Corporation YMEN December 8, 2018

Project Vision The vision for the Lawndale Wireless Community Network (LWCN) is that every citizen will have free and/or affordable access to high-speed Internet access to become active producers and wiser consumers of online content. Moreover, every citizen – especially school age children and their families will have access to a vibrant wireless network, dependable hardware, creative training and robust online content to ensure that they optimally engaged in the new digital economy. December 8, 2018

Project Goals The project goals are as follows: North Lawndale will have a vibrant and ubiquitous community wireless network; North Lawndale residents will have access to affordable computer purchase programs that accelerate resident acquisition of hardware; North Lawndale youth will have access to technology at their local schools and in their home; North Lawndale residents will be actively engaged in the creation, maintenance and support of robust local content and work alongside service providers and businesses to develop a unique web property for the network; North Lawndale residents will have access to free, local computer training to facilitate their comfort and participation on the wireless network; and, North Lawndale youth will be engaged as technology ambassadors and promoters to increase adoption rates and ensure ease of use. December 8, 2018

Project Deliverables Create a Vibrant and Ubiquitous Community Network Targets - 2,000 resident users; 100 businesses; 8 wireless hot spots Estimated $100K equipment donation by Motorola & resident network training Expand Computer Ownership among Lawndale Residents Targets - 100 new computers; 500 refurbished computers; 100 lap tops available to students for in school and at home access 314 refurbished distributed to date; 200 lap tops for elementary students ready for in home use December 8, 2018

Project Deliverables Create Robust, Citizen Generated Online Content Targets: 7,500 visitors to the North Lawndale Community Beehive (www.thebeehive.org), an online resource that facilitates connections to employment, health care, educational, family resources and local events 3,500 visitors to the North Lawndale 247 Town Hall (www.247townhall.org), an online civic engagement tool to promote resident dialogue on emerging issues & concerns Engagement of adults and youth in civic journalism program to promote content development & ownership Youth completed civic journalism workshop December 8, 2018

Project Deliverables Provide Standard Local Training Opportunities for Residents, Small Businesses and Community Based Organizations Targets: Production of the franchise training model – “Certified CTCs” Certification of 50 ex-offenders in A+ to scale computer refurbishment program Creation of a “Lawndale Digital Resource” map to identify locations for training, computers and public Internet access Distribution of Google Ad Words to Small Businesses December 8, 2018

Project Deliverables Engaging Youth as Digital Connectors The Digital Connectors program is a best practice youth development model that combines leadership development, digital education and community service. Coordinated with After School Matters Youth Apprenticeship/Employment program through partners Targets: Two chapters established in North Lawndale; two chapters to be created before 2009 (total = 100 Lawndale Digital Connectors) – YTD = 50 2,000 community service hours completed by Lawndale Digital Connectors to date – YTD = 750 Sponsorship of the 247 Town Hall, North Lawndale Youth Speak! Series 1st one scheduled Wed., March 26 @ North Lawndale College Prep, from 5pm – 7pm December 8, 2018

Other Project Elements Aggressive community marketing campaign and local resources Customer service model / “help desk” support operations for users Business plan to support community maintenance of Lawndale Wireless Community Network December 8, 2018

More Information Contact: Michell Morton, Program Director One Economy Corporation 247 South State, Suite 1320 Chicago, IL 60604 312.987.9143 312.987.9146 (fax) mmorton@one-economy.com www.one-economy.com December 8, 2018