2. BTOP Funding: The Freedom Rings Partnership American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding: Broadband Technology Opportunities Program $18 million to Philadelphia to address technology access and digital literacy in our city The City of Philadelphia, Urban Affairs Coalition, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and municipal agencies Establishing over 80 technology and training locations – known as KEYSPOTS – that offer: – technology access – high-speed internet connectivity, and – critical training opportunities

5. IndicatorAs of March 2013 As of Sept 2013 Open KEYSPOTS79 Workstations847 Average clients per week4,7333,365 Hours of training208,780230,000 Participants trained22,54424,800 Netbooks distributed4,8525,054 Total Participants served (cumulative)337,336430,300 Freedom Rings Partnership Impact Note: the information reflects Philadelphia’s PCC and SBA grant metrics.

6. Outcomes and Evaluation Outcomes: The partnership strengthens capacity of partners to advance a collective agenda; Partners attract and meet needs of target populations; Participants attain increased levels of education and improved employment status; BTOP sites serve as hubs for community engagement; and Participants adopt broadband. Evaluation Process and Design: Participatory -- partners co-develop indicators, methods Mixed methods: NTIA data GIS mapping Workstation User Survey Interviews/Focus Groups/Observation

7. Best Practices and Challenges Best Practices/Challenges: Relationship building and transparency are paramount Diversity of the Partnership /stake holders Demonstrating the relevancy to the broader tech community Subscription vs. Adoption Unanticipated (or secondary) outcomes: Integration of technology into organizational mission Community engagement Implementation Strategies: Leveraging statewide contracts for hardware purchases Professional Development Broad awareness and localized outreach

8.  Convene and coordinate a citywide effort to address digital inclusion in Philadelphia focusing the attention of elected officials, press, and philanthropies.  Support high-performing non-profit organizations through capacity building and technical assistance efforts.  Provide letters of support to organizations who are applying for related funding opportunities to sustain and expand digital inclusion efforts across the city.  Create a city-wide referral system where organizations are knowledgeable and actively aware of related or complementary educational, recreational, and public assistance programs. Value of the Partnership

9. City of Philadelphia FundingFiscal Years 2014-16 19 Parks & Rec KEYSPOTS 4 Free Library managed HotSpots 487,600 10 Community-Based Organizations 136,000 Total Annual Funding624,000 Sustaining KEYSPOTS

10. Structure PartnershipNetwork