AT&T and Compudopt recently partnered to provide laptops and other school supplies to students in need through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta, RISE Augusta, and the Harris Literacy Center at Augusta University.
The distribution of 400 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies to distribute to Augusta students in need.
This distribution included 400 refurbished laptops is part of an AT&T employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip students with laptops and backpacks as they head back to school. In addition to supplies like notebooks, pencils, and headphones, the backpacks included cards of encouragement written by AT&T employees.
“We appreciate AT&T’s continued commitment to the Augusta community through their distribution of free laptops to local youth,” said Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson. “By providing access to laptops and digital resources, we are helping close the digital divide and offering learners of all ages the tools they need for enhanced educational opportunities and growth.”
Kim Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta said, “Having regular access to a computer at home is a game changer and provides exposure to the world through new lenses that create consistent interaction with technology.”
“At RISE Augusta, we believe in the potential of all children to rise above adversity, stay in school, and achieve in life. With these laptops, our students have access to digital tools and resources that will expand their learning opportunities and help them succeed in the classroom and beyond,” said Laurie Cook, Executive Director, RISE Augusta. “Through this collaboration with AT&T and Compudopt, we are opening a world of opportunities for Augusta youth.”
“The Harris Literacy Center at Augusta University is thrilled to collaborate with AT&T to provide laptops for the families we serve. This generous donation of laptops is crucial for our community, offering essential tools for education, job searching, and staying connected in a digital world,” said Dr. Betsy VanDeusen, Director, The Harris Literacy Center at Augusta University.
This effort is part of the AT&T Connected Learning® initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability, and safe adoption. AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030.
