SocialBox.Biz Laptops for the Homeless Initiative – a blog post update by Heather July 24th 2020. SocialBox.Biz has partnered with numerous community charities working to help disadvantaged youth get on their feet. One of our partners, New Horizon Youth Centre, recently reached out to let us know what the Laptops for the Homeless Initiative has … Continue reading SOCIALBOX.BIZ | NEW HORIZON YOUTH CENTRE CASE STUDY
SocialBox.Biz – Laptops for the homeless and vulnerable initiative blog post update, 20 June 2019 According to Forbes.com July 19, 2020: “The prominent asset manager BlackRock is taking steps to hold corporate governance accountable for failing to address the risks associated with climate change. These steps will increase the pressure on boards to position environmental … Continue reading The Prominent Investment Fund Puts Pressure on Boards About Climate Change
Laptops for the Homeless initiative, an update from The Passage, 15 July 2020 BM has wide experience as a Support Teaching Assistant and as a Teacher and Adult Educator. Experiencing some health and emotional issues, she found herself out of work for a lengthy period of time. The long period out of work and being … Continue reading Laptop Case study from The Passage – Homeless Teacher
A SocialBox.Biz blog post update by Age UK Enfield, May 27 2020. This partnership with Age UK London has forged changes in the lives of many, and we are looking forward to seeing how many more clients receive laptops this year many of whom live on pension credit and can not afford any kind of … Continue reading Case studies and quotes from Age UKs
A SocialBox.Biz blog post update May 24 2020. We are regularly approached by many additional charities asking for laptop donations, and we would love to assist. As we want to grow our tech reuse initiative and help on an ongoing sustainable basis that is helping those in need with technology and reducing scope 3 emissions at … Continue reading Join our campaign ( for charities )
A SocialBox.Biz blog post update May 23 2020. The current pandemic has changed the face of life as we know it, but circumstances have become very isolating for the elderly many of whom were already living in isolation and had difficulties getting around. Without access to technology and internet, elderly people have little to no … Continue reading Laptops for the Homeless and Disadvantaged Older People Initiative Enriching Lives
A SocialBox.Biz and The Passage Case Study blog post update May 22 2020. Although The Passage has had to close their day centre during the pandemic, they are still providing for their clients. Local hotels are now homing The Passage’s clients, and The Passage staff are still offering food and more during this time. The … Continue reading The Passage Finding New Uses for Donated Laptops During C19
A SocialBox.Biz post by Heather, 20 May 2020 Women who are just released from incarcerated end up on the streets in many cases, but one organisation, Working Chance, is changing this trend by supporting these women to turn their lives around and gain employment. According to Working Chance CEO Natasha Finlayson : “The generous donation … Continue reading SocialBox.Biz Laptops for Homeless and Disadvantaged Initiative and Working Chance Help Previously Incarcerated Women Get Back on their Feet
A SocialBox.Biz post by Heather, 15 May 2020 SocialBox.Biz has been featured in the All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration (APPG) Social Connection in the COVID-19 Crisis. This report was created to explore social inclusion and digital exclusion in relation strictly to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report and ONS statistics (2018), 5.3 … Continue reading SocialBox.Biz Featured in APPG Report on Social Connection
A SocialBox.Biz post by Heather, 13 May 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need to connect people with technology, and vulnerable populations – such as the homeless and the elderly – have a bigger need than ever. The Laptops for the Homeless Initiative has beautifully bridged the gap between vulnerable populations and communication, careers, … Continue reading Laptops for the Homeless and Disadvantaged Initiative Going Strong