On the scene with the Road Show (through 03/08/21) 

Digital Inclusion Road Show 2021 

Time to double down and SAFELY donate hardware to underserved communities during these changing and challenging times. Time to help close the digital divide that is only getting wider in the Covid-19 pandemic.

SMB Nation (http://www.smbnation.com/) is orchestrating a technology drive via pop-up event across the western United States in conjunction with Digitunity (https://digitunity.org/), a not-for-profit with 1,400 member nonprofits whose mission is to bridge the digital divide by gathering used hardware (laptops, desktops) and after refurbishing the hardware, and distributing these devices to under-served communities including remote learners (children and adults), seniors, military veterans and other vulnerable groups. The tour is also enjoying the generous support of Lenovo (https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/) and PC Matic (https://www.pcmatic.com/). Zepol Productions, Inc. (ZPI) (https://zpiaom.com/) from Austin, TX is a supporting sponsor.

➡️ How Can You Help? 

Participating in the Digital Inclusion Road Show is simple. In each city, SMB Nation will host an outside pop-up event with a table and tour representatives so you can safely stop by, meet the local nonprofits from your area and drop off your donations. We do carefully follow CDC Covid-19 pandemic recommendations on meeting safely outside and wearing a mask (or two).

🤷 Why Should You Help? 

If you are an SMB Nation member (or otherwise in a technology field), you have greatly benefitted from the tech sector. And you likely have several devices at your office, in a closet or at mini storage. Go gather them and drop ‘em!  It’s the right thing to do and you are helping people with technology needs right here, right now!

📍When and Where?

• • • Feb 26 - Seattle, WA   => Supporting Interconnection.  https://interconnection.org/
    • Mar 1 - Boise, ID  => Supporting Computers for Kids.  https://www.cfkid.org/
    • Mar 2 - Salt Lake City, UT  => Supporting Tech Charities.  https://techcharities.org/
    • Mar 4 - Albuquerque, NM => Supporting Community Based Learning, benefiting Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and other tribally operated schools.
    • Mar 10 - Austin, TX => Supporting Mission Bridges and Austin Free-Net. Visit Mission Bridges Facebook Page  or Austin Free-Net.  
      • Directions: 411 W. Main Street, Round Rock Texas.   From IH 35, take exit 252 in Round Rock - Go east on Round Rock Avenue - Right on Brown Street, - Right on Main Street.  Across from Finley's Round Rock Cafe.

🙋🏻 What are some others facts? 

• • • The event is complimentary so just safely come as you are!
    • There will be handouts and giveaways
    • There will be pics for publicity and media coverage

🗺 What if i have a computer to donate but I don't live in one of these 5 cities? Can I still donate?

YES!  Use our Technology Donation Platform to get matched with a nonprofit in your area that could use your computer.  Click here.

💰 What if I don't have a used working computer to offer but I still want to help? Are there other ways to help?

 ABSOLUTELY!  There are options to support the work of Digitunity and the over 1400 nonprofit Digital Opportunity Network members across North America through a tax deductible financial donation as well.  You can donate by clicking the DONATE button at the top of the page.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 START YOUR OWN CROWDSOURCE TO END THE DIGITAL DIVIDE.  If you're passionate about getting computers into the hands of children, seniors, students, low-income families and more, you can quickly set up your own FUNDRAISING PAGE!

As part of this campaign, in just a few short minutes you can create your very own personal fundraising page to raise money for the cause. Just click the START A FUNDRAISER Button at the bottom of the page, follow the simple set-up instructions, click publish and then share with social media, colleagues, friends and family.