Waipahu Community Schools for Adults Receives Grant from Spectrum

Spectrum announced Waipahu Community School for Adults has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its digital literacy programs. In 2023, Spectrum is awarding $1.1 million total to 46 nonprofit organizations through Spectrum Digital Education, which supports broadband technology programs, education and training in unserved and underserved communities throughout the company’s service area.

Waipahu Community School for Adults provides learning opportunities for adults to improve the quality of their lives as they contribute to society. The school offers programs to help individuals 16 and over improve basic skills to successfully transition to the workforce, work training and/or post-secondary transition.

Spectrum presented the $20,000 grant to the organization at Kalāheo High School on Sept. 22. Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Spectrum executives participated in the celebration.

“Congratulations to the Waipahu Community School for Adults for the important work they do in the community,” said Senator Jarrett Keohokalole. “By empowering those in need with the tools and skills to navigate the digital world, we are opening doors to a brighter future for all. Investing in digital literacy is not just an investment in technology; it's an investment in the limitless potential of every individual, regardless of their circumstances.”

The organization will use the funding to extend the outreach to additional disadvantaged and marginalized communities. Digital literacy classes will be offered to seniors, rural communities and individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity or poverty.

“The Waipahu Community School for Adults is deeply grateful for the support of Charter Communications and the Spectrum Digital Education grant,” said Pat Anbe, Waipahu Community School for Adults Principal and Christine Park, Waipahu Community Schools for Adults Program Coordinator. “It will not only fund our efforts in improving digital literacy in our community, but it also symbolizes a commitment to empowering individuals and our communities through digital education. The grant will help us to make a meaningful impact that will resonate for years to come, and we are honored to be a part a partner in this vital journey.”

Spectrum’s Commitment: $9 Million and Counting

Waipahu Community School for Adults is one of 46 nonprofit organizations across 14 states that Spectrum is supporting through the 2023 Spectrum Digital Education grants. Since the program’s 2017 launch, Spectrum has committed more than $9 million total to the initiative and has awarded 261 grants to 143 unique partners. As of September 2023, Spectrum Digital Education has helped to fund more than 30,000 digital education classes, distribute over 13,000 devices including laptops and support the creation of 157 tech labs.

“The importance of expanding access to essential broadband technologies, education and training is profound in our increasingly digital world,” said Rahman Khan, Group Vice President of Community Impact, Charter. “Through the 2023 Spectrum Digital Education grant program, Charter is partnering with valued nonprofits that share our commitment to create better opportunities for the communities we serve.”