Hi suma friends,

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There are only two days left to apply for our position as Platform Organizer! If you or someone you know would be a good fit, be sure to submit an application by October 10th.

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In this update, we touch on the conclusion of the broadband affordability work group and the submission of the NTIA Digital Equity Grant. Plus, with the changing season, there’s updates to the suma app and offerings!
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Thanks for keeping up,

Jacqueline

Hiring

The application period for the Platform Organizer (a full-time position at suma!) closes October 10!
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Quick Notes:

• Hybrid Position
• Pay Range: $55K- $60K, hourly rate
• Full Benefits

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We’re looking for a passionate and community-driven Platform Organizer to join the suma team. This role is about building relationships with our partners, engaging suma app users, and increasing awareness about our work.
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If this sounds like something you or a friend might be interested in, please review the full job description for how to apply and share with your networks!

Broadband Affordability Program

The broadband affordability workgroup has ended. The two subworkgroups were diligent in looking at all options of expanding Lifeline as well as alternative funding in a quickly approaching future where landline services is no longer a viable revenue stream. It looks like the final legislative concept will include a one time $100 device purchasing credit for enrolled program users as well as an expansion to the funding in the Lifeline program to reach more Oregonions who were previously enrolled in the ACP. We’ll keep y’all posted as this moves through the legislative session!
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​NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant

The City of Portland submitted the final Oregon Urban Area Digital Divide Response Project on behalf of 15 different organizations with a final request of $21 million to fund our community’s digital equity projects. Suma wants to thank CODE for keeping community organizations informed through this process and for the City of Portland for taking the administrative lead on this huge opportunity to fund our communities! We should know if we have been awarded in December.

Farmers Market Update​
Our market season is coming to a close! We’ll be at the St. Johns Farmers Market for the last day on November 23rd, with King and Lents International Farmers Markets wrapping up on November 24th. Come by and see us before we head out for the chilly season!

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Suma users can still get $10 in free vouchers if they send us a selfie with a Lime scooter that they rode to the market! Snap your picture and send it to info@mysuma.org!

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Holiday Meal Offering

We’re excited to be gearing up for our (now annual) Holiday Meal offering! Now in its third year, we’re proud to bring family-sized holiday meals to suma users at an affordable price. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the season!
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New Lime Scooter

Lime has introduced a new, more accessible scooter to their fleet! These seated scooters come with added storage space below, offering a more convenient and comfortable ride. We’re collaborating with Lime to feature these new scooters in the suma app, so users can easily find and access a scooter that best fits their needs.