Mandy Hale of the nonprofit Connected Tennessee believes that in today’s age of technology “having a computer is now literally more important than having a pencil.” That’s why her organization is donating 34 computers with high-speed Internet access to the three Boys and Girls Club locations in Chattanooga.
Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga representatives and members are receiving 34 computers to be split between the three local locations from Connected Tennessee, represented by Mandy Hale, third from left.“This helps us bridge the gap in technology for children who don’t have access to be able to learn from and benefit from it and be productive, important citizens – that’s the most important thing we can do,” said BGC of Chattanooga President Michael Cranford.
The computers will be split between the clubs in the Highland Park, Eastlake and Alton Park communities, which help more than 2,000 kids annually.
“I’m sure [the computers] are going to be greatly appreciated and greatly used, especially when schoolwork time comes back again,” said local BGC board chair Don Stinnett.
In addition to high-speed access to the Internet’s wealth of knowledge, the computers will also be used in workforce development training.