A SocialBox.Biz blog post update by Heather As the C-19 pandemic continues to loom, we’ve seen that more and more older adults are digitally excluded. They lack access to working laptops and are missing out on opportunities to connect with loved ones, entertainment, and enrichment. Through our partnership with Age UK sites, we are changing … Continue reading SocialBox.Biz and Age UK London Making an Impact in Summer 2020
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 a computer. To … 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 initiative and help on an ongoing sustainable basis with technology, we are asking charities to join our campaign so that we can help … 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 Vulnerable 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 Vulnerable 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 Vulnerable Initiative Going Strong
A SocialBox.Biz blog post update by Alex 12 May 2020 Speaking at CBI working group on helping families in hardship via WebEx about what they can do to make a difference in the age of coronavirus and beyond, SocialBox.Biz is gearing up for even bigger laptop handover milestone to date. Working to help refugees, homeless, … Continue reading SocialBox.Biz Speaks at CBI Event About Bigger Laptop Handover Milestones
A SocialBox.Biz post by Heather, 10 May 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to brew, we have found that the Laptops for Homeless and Vulnerable Initiative has continued to grow and find new life. What began as a way to help the vulnerable get back on their feet has now become a way to help … Continue reading SocialBox.Biz Laptops for Vulnerable Initiative Offering New Opportunities through Age UK London