eBay distributes laptops to college students to assist digital studying
EBay for charity seller human-I-T sells laptops and sets up high-speed internet for local students
Since schools are closed due to COVID-19, Ebay For the charity seller, human-I-T is working to ensure that students can continue their education from home without access to a computer or an Internet connection. The California-based nonprofit distributes thousands of laptops and sets up high-speed Internet access for local students so they can virtually keep up with their studies.
"We've received requests from dozens of school districts for over 13,000 laptops in the past month, and our team is adapting to meet that need as quickly as possible," said Allie Bussjaeger, director of impact and sustainability at human-I-T. "We have been able to deliver over 4,000 devices to low-income families over the past month, and we don't plan to stop soon."
Long-Beach, California-based Human-I-T is committed to bridging the digital divide by providing individuals with the tools necessary for success in today's online age. By sharing technology resources such as computers, low-cost Internet connectivity, and digital literacy training, Human-I-T provides individuals with access to education, telemedicine, employment opportunities, and more. With a global pandemic, demand is now higher than ever.
"There has never been a moment when digital inclusion like this has come into the spotlight," said James Jack, chief innovation officer and co-founder of the nonprofit. "It makes it very clear, especially when you say that students can continue their education."
Human-I-T employees are committed to helping as many families as possible, and they are already working. Families write to share how their new computer or internet connection has changed their lives:
“It has been a great help for my daughters since they can now log into their school accounts. You tell me how it is Chromebooks They have at school so they can easily go to theirs Google Classroom, Google documents, and Google slides – all resources that you need to access in class. They also get things done faster because they no longer have to write essays by hand. You can just type them! Thank you very much. This was a great blessing for our family. "
Stories like this from students and families are a testament to the importance of human-I-T's work in distributing laptops and closing the ongoing learning gap. For the nonprofits, they are also a "moment of happiness for our team and our community," said Allie.
