BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HITN, the premier Spanish-language public media network in the United States, proudly announces its donation of over 200 iPads to organizations in underserved neighborhoods, focusing not only on schools, but also on community centers, and nursing homes in NYC’s five boroughs.
This effort is a testament to HITN's dedication to advancing educational programming and technological access within Hispanic and Latino communities. The electronic devices will be distributed to after-school participants, students, the elderly, those with Huntington’s Disease, and other community members.
HITN aims to close the digital gap that often affects Latino populations through this initiative, empowering them with tools to enhance learning, communication, and community engagement.
"Since its founding in 1981, HITN has supported the Latino community in New York City," said Michael D. Nieves, President and CEO at HITN. "This iPad donation reinforces our mission to propel education among communities by providing the means to stay connected and just as importantly, thrive in today’s digital world. Access to technology is a fundamental right that enables individuals of all ages to learn, grow, and participate fully in society."
The donation of over 200 iPads will benefit the following organizations, among others:
- P.S. 85 Great Expectations, in the Bronx, a public school supported by Chapter One, a nonprofit organization that provides online tutoring to schools through voluntary partnerships with various companies.
- Pomonok Center in Flushing is located on the campus of Pomonok Houses, a NYCHA housing development that is home to more than 4,000 residents. PCC is host to a senior center, after school program, and, in the summer months, a camp and teen program.
- ArchCare in New York City is the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, it’s our privilege to give everyone, especially our elders, the extra help they need. We pride ourselves on caring for people when and where they need it, at home, in the community, or in a nursing home.
- Divine Mercy Catholic Academy, Queens, NY enrich each child’s development by requiring academic excellence and providing opportunities that challenge students and recognize individual achievement; develop with parents, moral values which guide students to love all of God’s creation and to be witness to the world with Christ as their model.
About HITN-TV
HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, AT&T TV, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink, Prism and Altice, Liberty Cable & Claro (Puerto Rico). Download the "HITN GO" Everywhere app available on Apple, Android, Apple TV, and Roku® with a wired subscription. For more information, visit: www.hitn.org and follow @HITNtv on social platforms.
