We had a blast celebrating our second annual Christmas in July! The festivities took place at HOLIDAY, the open-air specialty coffee + craft cocktail bar located at The Interlock in West Midtown, Atlanta, and it was a wonderful time for all.
Read MoreHayden Light has been volunteering with Inspiredu for almost a full year now. He describes his time with Inspiredu in glowing words.
“I had originally heard of Inspiredu from a coworker of mine who told me about one of the upcoming technology drives. I decided to take some time to volunteer on a Friday after work, and instantly fell in love with the sense of community.
Read MoreFor the third year in a row, Inspiredu held the (e)Mazing Race Back-2-School event, where corporate supporters compete to deliver 300 book bags filled with school supplies and laptops to the communities served by Inspiredu. Google Fiber was the presenting sponsor and we were excited to have them.
Read MoreWe 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."
Read MoreEach year, we host this full-day team-building event for our corporate sponsors. Our goal for this event is not only to help their staff better understand the communities we serve but also to provide opportunities for them to give back to their neighbors. The impact it has had on our communities on both sides of the digital divide has been unmatched. We hope that race participants will gain a deeper understanding of what they can do as employees of these companies and individuals in their communities to support digital inclusion efforts.
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