The Y Is Helping Close The Digital Divide
Connectivity That’s Growing
We wouldn’t be able to offer these helpful and free services to our residents without the help of our community partners! Comcast has dedicated $500,000 towards enhancing our facilities, aiming to expand internet accessibility for a broader segment of the community. We plan to establish Tech Hubs equipped with computers and internet connectivity at six YMCA locations, providing public access to these resources:
- Tech Hub at the Irving Park YMCA Open:
- Monday & Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Tuesday & Wednesday from 12 – 4:30 p.m.
- Tech Hub at the Kelly Hall YMCA Open:
- Monday & Wednesday from 3 – 7 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Tech Hub at the Lake View YMCA Open:
- Monday & Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Tech Hub at the McCormick YMCA Open:
- Monday & Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday from 2 – 7 p.m.
- Tech Hub at the Rauner Family YMCA Open:
- Monday & Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday from 1 – 6 p.m.
- Tech Hub at the South Side YMCA Open:
- Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
How It Works
The Y’s community Tech Hubs are open to all community residents free of charge! You can use our computers and get support from one of our Digital Navigators. Additionally, if you are a Chicago resident you can call our bilingual Chicago Connected Community Help Desk via phone at 312-440-2416 or via email at [email protected] to get help or to set up an in-person meeting at one of our labs or a different location. The Help Desk is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Get Connected through the Affordable Connectivity Program
Do you qualify for free or reduced price internet? The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that helps households afford broadband internet. This program provides a financial discount for internet services, and eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 for the purchase of select digital devices. Learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting ACP Enrollment Assistant (getacp.org) or set-up and enrollment appointment by calling The Y’s Bilingual Community Helpdesk, at 312-440-2416.