Take on Race Initiative + E3 Alliance Gives Back to LifeWorks
Through a Take on Race Initiative led by Procter & Gamble to support closing the digital divide of students and families in Central Texas, E3 Alliance was selected by Dell Technologies to receive Chromebooks to distribute to area nonprofits. E3 Alliance is a nationally recognized, data-driven collaboration of 15 school districts, eight Central Texas higher education institutions, and over 200 community and industry partners advancing the goals and strategies of The Blueprint for Education Change, our region's strategic education plan.
LifeWorks was one of 50 nonprofit partners contacted by E3 Alliance for this opportunity -- and one of just 15 nonprofits selected to receive the Chromebooks -- which will go directly to clients who will use them to stay connected to our programs.
"The pandemic has emphasized the digital divide, and our clients continue to experience challenges staying connected in a virtual world," said Susan McDowell, LifeWorks Chief Executive Officer. "These laptops will allow clients to get and stay connected to the services and programs they need to reach their educational and employment goals while also providing a way to meet virtually with their LifeWorks case manager, counselor, or employment specialist. We are grateful to E3 Alliance and Dell Technologies for this opportunity to continue providing the resources our clients need the most."
In partnership with Austin Community College (ACC), E3 Alliance scheduled a "Distribution Day" on Wednesday, March 23. LifeWorks and other award recipients picked up the Chromebooks and took them back to the office to set them up and distribute to clients.
“This donation aligns with E3 Alliance's goal to support every student in Central Texas on their path from cradle to career, from pre-K to higher education, and ready to enter the workforce. Ensuring Central Texas students have the tools they need to learn is critical to supporting student success," said Susan Dawson, Executive Director of E3 Alliance, in a press release issued by E3. "Access to reliable technology, especially in the new COVID landscape, is a strong predictor of economic opportunity."