Broadband for America is proud to announce today that they are making a $25,000 grant to the Clarendon Parenting & Family Literacy Center in Manning, South Carolina.

The more than 200 member organizations and groups that make up BfA awarded the grant to improve digital literacy as well as increasing broadband adoption and use. The grant money will also be used to purchases additional computers and supplies for the center.

Here is more information on today’s event; 

WHO:

U.S.  House of Representatives Majority Whip, Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06)

Mayor Kevin L. Johnson

Broadband for America Adoption Advisory Board Member Ava Parker

Clarendon Parenting & Family Literacy Center Parenting Coordinator Jennifer Nelson

Clarendon Parenting & Family Literacy Center Program Participant Roberta Montgomery

WHAT:

Broadband for America (BfA) Grant Award Event

WHEN:

Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. ET

WHERE:

Clarendon Parenting & Family Literacy Center

8 Major Drive

Manning, South Carolina