Computer Mentors Group, a local nonprofit organization comprised of computer professionals dedicated to encouraging and guiding at risk youth toward a career in the computer industry, became the latest recipient of a “Greenback” technology donation. The organization received seven desktop workstations donated from various Tampa Bay business organizations.
“This donation will be used to facilitate our programs which includes our Youth Computer Certification and Ownership Program. The “at risk” youth in this program are striving to earn a personal computer, that they will refurbish, and an IC3 computer certification which will also earn them a college credit,” says Ralph Smith, Executive Director of Computer Mentors.
“We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to engage with the local community in this way and thankful to the Tampa Bay area business for their donations,” says CEO Ilene Rosoff. Aside from good will and green IT, these donations have the added incentive of providing a tax write-off for the contributing businesses.
On October 23rd Computer Mentors will be hosting their 5th Annual Technology Bowl. The event is described as a “Family Feud” style panel competition where teams of teenagers will use their knowledge of computers and technology to compete for some great technology prizes. To learn more about the event or to sponsor a team, please visit Computer Mentors or contact Ralph Smith at (813) 236-1191 or RSmith@computermentors.org.
The Launch Pad’s Greenback Community Outreach Program helps nonprofit organizations with their technology needs by repurposing gently used computer equipment. Nonprofit organizations can take advantage of this program by visiting our website and filling out a wish list. We will tweet and blog your requests and as well as post them requests in our newsletter. If you are a business interested in donating equipment, list the items in our GreenBack™ program form on our website and indicate if you wish to designate your equipment to be donated to the local nonprofit of choice or the next in need on our list.
Our Easy-to-GreenIT Initiative helps businesses to implement green technologies, sign up for a complimentary Green Technology Audit or contact Megan Meisner at mmeisner@launchpadonline.com or 813 920 0788 x210 for more information.
