”I really appreciate having the use of my own laptop, which i use in my new home without having to go elsewhere like a public library, job centre or asking for favours. Having my own laptop gives me the advantage of usage for unlimited time and access at my own convenience. I used to study … Continue reading The advantage of having my own laptop by Mustafa
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Jenni (June 2018) We’re excited to share some updates on how we have been able to support one of our newest charity partners, C4WSHomelessProject. We have changed the names of these laptop beneficiaries to protect their privacy. Mohammed Mohammed is a 22 year old refugee from Eritrea, an East … Continue reading Get to know 3 individuals we support at C4WS Homeless Project
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Jenni (June 2018) When implementing a Corporate Responsibility program for the first time, many companies can feel overwhelmed and intimidated. After all, creating any new corporate policy from scratch can require plenty of preparation, oversight, and implementation of metrics to measure success. However, studies have consistently shown that CSR … Continue reading How Corporate Social Impact and Corporate Responsibility programs affect your bottom line
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Jenni (June 2018) Fatimah* is a captivating young woman from eastern Africa who has been living in the UK for approximately three years. She has a thirst for learning and education, and she has made huge progress in her learning over the past twelve months thanks to the help … Continue reading Case Study: Fatimah, a young refugee beneficiary of SocialBox.biz
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Jenni (May 2018) We’re excited to announce a new partnership we’ve started with the charity Working Chance! Working Chance allows our social impact programs to reach a new population of UK residents in need—women who have recently been released from incarceration. Many of these ex-offenders have also experienced homelessness … Continue reading New partnerships: Working Chance
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Jenni (April 2018) As you may know, SocialBox.biz recently launched the Laptops for Homeless initiative with the goal of collecting and re-distributing 1,000 reused working laptops as a stepping stone into employment and social integration. This initiative provides qualifying homeless and other disadvantaged individuals such as those at risk of … Continue reading New Expansion of Digital Inclusion Announced!
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Jenni (June 2018) Earlier this month, we announced our new partnership with Paddington Charities in Westminster, which serve local residents who lack funds to provide for their basic needs, such as clothing and housing. We have already been able to serve several of their clients, and we wanted to … Continue reading Updates on our work with Paddington Charities
We have received this case study from the British Red Cross Young Refugee Service team who are receiving Socialbox laptops for their client’s digital and social inclusion (April 2018) The client young asylum seeker from Democratic Republic of Congo who has been attending the RnB ( Refugees and befriending ) project at the Red Cross … Continue reading Young unaccompanied refugees benefit from laptops so they can do their homework (case study)
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by webmaster Sam (April 2018) Dave (name has been changed) had been homeless for five years following the unexpected death of his mother. Dave never really understood how important his Mum was in his life until she had gone and the resultant depression that set in completely destabilised him. Dave … Continue reading This laptop changed my life (case study)
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Jenni (June 2018) New Westminster cooperation partners announced We’re excited to announce new partnerships with several Westminster organisations, including the Paddington Charities, Westminster City Council Social Services, and Charing Cross Library. These new relationships will allow us to serve even more individuals and families who desperately need digital inclusion … Continue reading Laptops for Young People in Westminster initiative