Hartford Field Office Donates Computer Equipment

The Hartford Field Office recently donated excess computer equipment to 9 educational organizations. A total of 54 computers, six printers, two scanners and other equipment were distributed to CT faith and community-based organizations.

The current system for distribution is through the use of the Computers for Learning (CFL) website. Educational and non-profit organizations register through CFL to receive surplus equipment. Computer equipment is donated to registered CT organizations having an affiliation with HUD.

Recipient organizations will use the computers for a wide range of educational activities including the provision of training to children and their parents; computer repair training; support of a local museum's technological programs; support of Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) preparation courses; resume writing; college essay preparation; small business development and research activities. Organizations were extremely grateful for the donations and thanked HUD stating the donations were a "God-send". The following entities received computers:

• Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
• ASPIRA of Connecticut
• Discovery Museum, Inc.
• Columbus School
• Foot Soldier's Academy of Destiny
• Girls Incorporated of Hartford
• Saint Rose of Lima
• The Bridge Academy
• Wexler Family Resource Center