Additional case studies received from C4WS Homeless Project A SocialBox .biz blog post update by Heather Howkins (May 2019) The team at C4WS is doing diligent work in London to help homeless people transition back into housing and rebuild their lives. With offerings including night shelter, a jobs club, mentoring, and more, C4WS has made … Continue reading Social Box Biz and C4WS partnership changing lives
Laptops for homeless people support initiative ( An anonymised case study April 2019 ) Precious originates from South Africa and came to The Passage in 2016 when it was realised that she was in need of support to regularise her UK status. Precious was also diagnosed with some mental health problems which proved some difficulty … Continue reading How a laptop is helping develop essential skills
Names have been changed for anonymity Paul received a laptop to help him set up his own business. He has a mentor from John Lewis and he uses his laptop to communicate with him. He used to use the library and Passage Resource Centre for computer access but found it difficult as limited to set … Continue reading Additional case studies received from The Passage charity on 25 March 2019
Laptops for homeless people support (an anonymised case study April 2019) ”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 … Continue reading The advantage of having my own laptop by Mustafa
Laptops for homeless people support ( February 2019 update by Jenni ) We’re excited to announce the newest member of our SocialBox.biz platform! We have recently established a new partnership with New Horizon Youth Centre, a London-based charity which serves local homeless youth. Young adults between the ages of 16 and 21 years old are … Continue reading SocialBox.biz and New Horizon Youth Centre partner together to provide homeless youth with laptops
A SocialBox.biz blog post update by Jenni (February 2019) We love sharing stories of some of the vulnerable people you have supported with your old lap tops ! Recently, Linda Clark, the Corporate Services Manager at Simon Community Scotland, let us know one of her 19 year old clients was given a re-used laptop, and … Continue reading Case Study from Simon Community Scotland
A SocialBox.biz blog post update by Jenni (July 2018) Initiatives that build up Environmental Social Governance (ESG) profiles This week, we shared some great news about how our laptop rehoming initiatives are improving our local communities through a press release which reached over 2 million readers. We’re excited to have our efforts recognised by community … Continue reading Laptop Rehoming Program to Expand Distribution to Vulnerable Populations Across the UK
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) Earlier this month, we announced our new partnership with Paddington Charities, 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 share some … Continue reading Updates on our work with new Charities
A Socialbox.biz blog post update by Jenni (June 2018) New cooperation partners announced We’re excited to announce new partnerships with several central London organisations, including the Paddington Charities, and Charing Cross Library. These new relationships will allow us to serve even more individuals and families who desperately need digital inclusion through our initiatives. Paddington Charities … Continue reading Laptops for Vulnerable Families in central London