The Dorchester Community Foundation Fund -- with assistance of the Dorchester Schools -- has been awarded a "Bridging the Homework Gap" grant of $20,000 for a one-to-one match totaling $40,000.
This generous funding is being made available by the Nebraska Community Foundation. But to be realized, the Dorchester Foundation needs to secure $20,000 in contributions locally.
The homework gap refers to the difficulty students experience completing homework remotely. Some of the most common causes are:
- Lack of access to a high-speed internet connection at home;
- Prohibitive cost of a high-speed internet service at home;
- Lack of access to a properly equipped device to use at home.
To raise needed funds for technology for Dorchester students -- things like Chromebooks, MacBook Pro’s, and wireless delivery devices -- the Dorchester Community Foundation Fund is working with DPS Superintendent, Daryl Schrunk to meet this challenge.
The Dorchester Foundation hopes to raise the $20,000 by the end of July so that the equipment is available for the 2020-21 school year.
The Dorchester Community Foundation Fund is a non-profit organizational fund, so your contribution will be tax deductible. If you'd like to help the Foundation realize this goal of $20,000, donations may be sent to:
Dorchester Community Foundation Fund
101 Washington Avenue
Dorchester, NE 68343
Thank you for your continued support of Dorchester.
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