Tech Goes Home Receives Major Grant from The Devonshire Foundation to Increase Organization Capacity

Tech Goes Home Receives Major Grant from The Devonshire Foundation to Increase Organization Capacity

 BOSTON, March 16 — Today, Tech Goes Home (TGH), a leading nonprofit working to advance digital equity across Massachusetts, announced a $728,000 grant from The Devonshire Foundation that will enable TGH to dramatically expand its internal capacity and support the expansion of its proven digital equity programming to more communities around the Commonwealth. 

TGH has been providing people of all ages access to reliable internet, digital devices (a tablet or computer), and culturally responsive digital skills training for more than 20 years. The vital funding announced today will help strengthen future fundraising efforts by building a sustainable donor base and growing TGH’s earned revenue streams, enabling TGH to expand their proven digital inclusion programming.  

“Tech Goes Home is incredibly thankful for this support from The Devonshire Foundation, and for their recognition of the importance of efforts to make Massachusetts more digitally inclusive,” said Dan Noyes, CEO of Tech Goes Home. “Dedicated philanthropic support for TGH’s internal capacity is essential to successfully reaching more people in Massachusetts with the tools and resources to engage fully in the digital world – from health care and job opportunities to education and socializing with loved ones. With this support from The Devonshire Foundation – our largest single grant from a private partner – TGH will be able to make our programming accessible and sustainable for thousands of additional learners across Massachusetts.” 

“The Devonshire Foundation is proud to provide this grant to support Tech Goes Home’s critical work towards closing the digital divide in Massachusetts,” said Kate Grundy, Executive Director of The Devonshire Foundation. “This support reflects The Devonshire Foundation's commitment to organizations that are making an impact on a systemic social issue. Tech Goes Home has established a successful model and become a leader in addressing the digital equity gap. Providing funding to increase Tech Goes Home's organization capacity will support their long-term growth and help create stronger outcomes for the families and communities they serve.” 

Last year, more than 3,700 people graduated from TGH courses across Massachusetts. TGH operates at more than 100 partner sites in Greater Boston and Essex County, and recently expanded its programming footprint to Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties in Western Massachusetts.