<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">I am about to work with some folks to refurbish about 8 computers that I want to donate to students having to study online. I am in Los Ángeles. Does anyone already work with a good org that can help distribute these? I have some inquiries out other places as well. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Nonny de la Peña</div><div dir="ltr">EmblematicGroup.com</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Aug 3, 2020, at 7:04 AM, Closing The Digital Gap <<a href="mailto:ctdginbox@gmail.com">ctdginbox@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Greetings Mr. Phil Shapiro,<div><br></div><div>We as non-profits find that to be the case, that so many who receive goods or services from non-profits are reluctant to be identified due to the stigma sometimes attributed of being labeled low-income. They are tremendously happy and express gratitude/appreciation, they even will volunteer to show this, but do not wish to be named, let alone photographed or videoed. We usually ask to use first name or first name and initial in any testimonials, in which there is a comfort in that once we explain that our ability to help them or others comes from funding sources, grantors, or sponsors knowing that there is an impact and services are needed and appreciated.</div><div><br></div><div>However, we as non-profits are always eager and excited to share the feelings of accomplishment or joy we see happening after a training completion or equipment recipient receives technology, it is only natural when you see the mission being fulfilled one person at a time or one family at a time.</div><div><br></div><div>Take care!</div><div><br></div><div>Sincerely,</div><div><br></div><div>Angela Pruitt, Board Chair</div><div>Closing The Digital Gap (CTDG)</div><div>(517) 485-7581 Ext. 701</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 2:42 PM Phil Shapiro <<a href="mailto:pshapiro@his.com">pshapiro@his.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div style="font-family:"times new roman","new york",times,serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div><br></div><div> A kind and wise soul in our community pointed out to me that people who are recipients of donated computers might not feel free<br></div><div>to decline a request to make a thank you video to the donor. A thank you photo, email, or no communication at all might be the right choice<br></div><div>for that person.<br></div><div><br></div><div> Instrusions on privacy need to be very carefully avoided -- to honor the dignity of all community members. <br></div><div><br></div><div> My earlier email was insensitive to this.<br></div><div><br></div><div> phil<br></div><div><br></div><div>-- <br></div><div><div>--<br>Phil Shapiro, <a href="mailto:pshapiro@his.com" target="_blank">pshapiro@his.com</a><br><a href="http://www.his.com/~pshapiro/briefbio.html" target="_blank">http://www.his.com/~pshapiro/briefbio.html</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/philshapiro" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/philshapiro</a><br><a href="http://www.his.com/~pshapiro/stories.menu.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.his.com/~pshapiro/stories.menu.html</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>He/Him/His<br><br>"Wisdom begins with wonder." - Socrates<br>"Learning happens thru gentleness."<br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:"helvetica neue",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">"We must reinvent a future free of blinders so that we can choose from real options." David Suzuki</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:"helvetica neue",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"></div></div></div></div>
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