Inspiredu joins commissioner Dana Barrett in her Connecting the Dots for Digital Equity initiative along with Comcast to serve Fulton County libraries with workshops and device distribution for families in Fulton County in 2024. The Connect the Dots workshops, powered by Inspiredu, Comcast, and the Fulton County Library System, provide a laptop, software, and training to get participants started with their learning and help them get connected to free or low cost internet
Read MoreWe held another workshop and device distribution in Savannah this month at Woodville Thompson High School. With over 47 families registered, we had hundreds of people in attendance. The youth in attendance ranged in age from elementary to middle schoolers.
Read MoreOur Family of the Year truly made an impact at our Inspire Gala this year. We renamed the award in honor of the Hicks family and awarded the Lillian Hicks Family of the Year Award to the Owens family. Christine Owens, a proud grandmother raising two grandchildren—Angel, age 6, and Kayden, age 7—in a single-family home, says, “It has been challenging.”
Read MoreWe are proud to be serving the Muslim community again. This effort has come about through a significant relationship cultivated between our CEO, Richard Hicks, and Safa Delery, who is the refugee coordinator for ICNA relief and now a Digital Champion for Inspiredu.
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 MoreWe recently had the pleasure of attending Brumby Elementary in Cobb County. This elementary school is a STEAM-based school that has many of the latest features for creating STEAM workshops and projects. With a censored floor in their gym and projection for interactive games, they truly are invested in giving their students grand opportunities and experiences.
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