In March 2022, the City of Portland moved forward with an RFP to transfer responsibility for the Digital Inclusion Network (DIN) to a community-based organization.
The Community Technology Strategic Initiatives team engaged with ASCETA, LLC., a woman-owned firm in the Portland metro area, to help lead the reimagination of the DIN. This resulted in a final report with recommendations, including a Coalition Framework and Structure.
Ultimately, a one-time grant of $76,600 was awarded to Free Geek to support the hiring of a Coalition Manager to lead the transformation of the Digital Inclusion Network into a community-led and community-centered digital inclusion coalition, the Coalition of Digital Equity (CODE).
CODE meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Visit Free Geek's website to learn more about meetings or for more information