Sponsor Highlight: Rollins for the Win
We are pleased to highlight Rollins as one of our exceptional sponsors at Inspiredu. Rollins has contributed in every aspect of our organization, from providing financial and laptop donations to volunteering at our workshops and training center. Kelly Solomon, member of our Executive Board and Director of Emerging Technologies at Rollins, played a crucial role in establishing this successful partnership. Her passion for our community's welfare and bridging the digital divide is unparalleled. Kelly was introduced to Inspiredu through her husband, Francis, who worked at CareerBuilder with Roger Fugett. That year, CareerBuilder won Volunteer of the Year. Kelly commented, "After witnessing the camaraderie Inspiredu had built with local companies and the commitment and support from employees, I thought that Rollins should be part of this too."
At the time, Kelly was paying a company to handle end-of-life equipment. Inspiredu was a win-win because it provides the proper certificates of destruction and a second life for the equipment in the community. During her first volunteer workshop, Kelly distributed laptops to a third-grade class and saw firsthand how much of an impact these tools can have on children's lives and in changing their futures.
Rollins has been donating laptops every other week for several years and is now able to meet its goals of proper recycling, reduction, and reuse. They can divert devices from landfills through Inspiredu and are actively seeking partners with similar values. Rollins has always allocated funds for donations, even during the time when Inspiredu was known as Computers for Youth over ten years ago. Kelly and her team also volunteer their time in warehouse volunteering days.
Rollins was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award at our Inspire Gala in 2019, and we are grateful for their continued support of our events, such as the Drive for Tech Golf Tournament and Inspire Gala. We are excited about our enduring connection and partnership with Rollins.