Mayor of London pledges hundreds of laptops and computers to help vulnerable stay connected

18 November – for immediate release GLA agrees partnership with SocialBox.Biz, a social enterprise which aims to eradicate digital exclusion in the Capital The Greater London Authority (GLA) is giving away its old technology to a social enterprise, in a bid to help the vulnerable stay connected. The partnership between the GLA and SocialBox.Biz will … Continue reading Mayor of London pledges hundreds of laptops and computers to help vulnerable stay connected

Former child refugee helps connect digitally excluded elderly, refugees and homeless in Lockdown through free laptops initiative – additional large organisations urged to join the old but still usable tech collection drive and contact SociaBox.Biz.

Thursday 4 November 2020: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Initiative receives backing from charities, including Age UK, British Red Cross and Centrepoint, and business leaders Former refugee Peter Paduh, whose life was transformed when he received a free computer as a child, has been helping hundreds of people stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Laptops for … Continue reading Former child refugee helps connect digitally excluded elderly, refugees and homeless in Lockdown through free laptops initiative – additional large organisations urged to join the old but still usable tech collection drive and contact SociaBox.Biz.

SOCIALBOX.BIZ | DIGITAL INCLUSION CONSULTING SERVICES

Helping local councils and organisations meet social obligations. A SocialBox.Biz blog post 16th September 2020 The team at SocialBox.Biz is working diligently to bridge the gap that rests between the disadvataged and digital means. This staggering trend, called digital exclusion, means that the homeless, underprivileged youth, refugees, asylum seekers and pensioners living on pension credit … Continue reading SOCIALBOX.BIZ | DIGITAL INCLUSION CONSULTING SERVICES

PRCA Appeal Updates

A SocialBox.Biz blog post update 21st August 2020 We are grateful to great PR agencies that are already answering the PRCA Appeal and supporting our initiative. For the homeless, refugees, and the elderly in the UK, digital exclusion is a reality. Without access to laptops and other internet-connected devices, the disadvantaged are left without access … Continue reading PRCA Appeal Updates

The SocialBox.Biz Guide to releasing old, yet still useful laptops from offices to those that need them the most

By Peter Paduh,  Founder & Chairman, 3 August 2020. For many years, SociaBox.Biz has been helping those who can not afford any kind of computer. This phenomenon has become known as Digital Inclusion. Don’t Recycle We often hear that organisations are already recycling. But, recycling is not always the best option. The Guide – SocialBox.Biz … Continue reading The SocialBox.Biz Guide to releasing old, yet still useful laptops from offices to those that need them the most

With Scope 3 Emissions Taking Center Stage, SocialBox.Biz Offers Community-Based Initiative

A SocialBox.Biz Blog post update by Heather 1st August 2020 Organisations such as Carbon Trust are bringing Scope 3 emissions to center stage, underscoring the need for more initiatives to combat emissions and climate change. There are three scopes of emissions, with Scope 3 covering purchased goods and waste that can be related to technology. … Continue reading With Scope 3 Emissions Taking Center Stage, SocialBox.Biz Offers Community-Based Initiative

SocialBox.Biz and Housing Justice Partner for ‘Move On’ Training to Help Homeless Clients Get Back on their Feet – Case Study

A SocialBox.Biz Case Study update by Heather, 31 July 2020 SocialBox.Biz recently partnered with Housing Justice for a 2-day ‘Move On’ training designed to help homeless clients get back on their feet. 36 clients all received laptops through the SocialBox.Biz Laptops for the Homeless Initiative to learn about various aspects of well-being. The laptops offered … Continue reading SocialBox.Biz and Housing Justice Partner for ‘Move On’ Training to Help Homeless Clients Get Back on their Feet – Case Study