DHR Health to partner with Compudopt to provide free computers to Cameron County residents

DHR Health, the Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance, and Proyecto Juan Diego of Brownsville have teamed up with the nonprofit organization Compudopt to provide eligible Cameron County residents with free computers. The goal of the program is to ensure that households without a working computer or laptop have the tools they need to stay connected and thrive in today’s technology-driven world.

Each device provided through the initiative is completely free and includes two years of free tech support. Devices are awarded on a lottery basis, with one device per household, and are permanently owned by the recipient, with no tracking by serial numbers.

“We are proud to partner with Compudopt and other community partners to bring this vital program to the Cameron County community,” said Nori Zapata, DHR Health Senior Vice President of Education and Career Development.

Cameron County residents who do not currently own a working computer or laptop are encouraged to register for one at bit.ly/CUDCameron or call 855-532-5060 for assistance. Once registered, Compudopt asks families to look out for further communication via text or email. Families selected will be notified with more information on how and where to pick up their device.

For those who are not selected in the initial round, Compudopt will retain the registration list and pull from it for future distributions.

The deadline to register for this program is October 14, 2024. For individuals or families needing help with registration, assistance is available at Proyecto Juan Diego in Brownsville.