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May 23, 2008

May 12, 2008 Linking schoolkids and the Net - for free
Given that children who do not have a computer at home can be at an educational disadvantage, the Harlem Wireless Initiative and the Children's Storefront seek to partner with Harlem families to change that.
Feb 10, 2008 New Program Aims To Put Computers Into Homes Of City Kids
A new initiative aims to put more computers into the homes of kids who need them. NY1's Candace Kelley filed the following report.

Feb 3, 2009 Tech Saturdays to Continue in 09
A new program aimed at increasing Internet-ready computers and broadband adoption in the Harlem community will continue throughout 2009, thanks to generous donations of computers and ongoing support from volunteers from the community.
May 23, 2008 Civitium Selected by Wireless Harlem as Consultant for Harlem, New York
Civitium, LLC, the market-leading consulting firm for community broadband initiatives, has been retained to perform a wireless broadband feasibility study for the community of Harlem, New York. Sponsored by Wireless Harlem, a non profit dedicated to bringing affordable and widely available broadband to the historic area, this initial project provides the necessary foundation for potential roll-out of a community-wide broadband network.
Jun 15, 2006 Harlem Signs Up for Wi-Fi Advice
Wireless Harlem Initiative signs consulting firm to develop plan: The non-profit's goal is to bring affordable and widely available broadband to the historically African-American neighborhood that went through one boom and crash in the 20th century, only to start its latest renaissance as that centennial closed.

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