SocialBox.Biz Urges Companies to Donate Old Tech to Help Vulnerable Groups
London, UK – SocialBox.Biz, a non-profit community interest organization, is calling on companies and other large organizations to consider donating their old, but still usable MacBooks, laptops, and other tech to help vulnerable groups. The organization, which is dedicated to promoting sustainable re-use, is urging companies to contact them first before scrapping their old technology.
In a statement released on Saturday 1st February 2025, SocialBox.Biz highlighted the impact of their work and the need for more companies to join their cause. The organization shared case studies from Age UK Westminster, which provided insight into the lives of low-income pensioners who have greatly benefited from access to personal laptops.
According to the case studies, having a personal laptop has significantly improved the lives of these individuals. They are now able to communicate with their families, manage daily tasks such as accessing news, grocery shopping, and health appointments independently. One client shared, “I lost my laptop when it was stolen from my ground floor flat. I was lost without one and unable to Skype with my family abroad.” Another client had their personal computer stop working and was unable to purchase a new one due to limited income. This forced them to go to the library to use public computers. They expressed their gratitude for receiving a laptop, saying, “Thank you for the laptop. It is greatly appreciated. Now I can send emails and print my letters from home.”
Unfortunately, many elderly people face increasing isolation due to a lack of affordable technology and training solutions. SocialBox.Biz is working to bridge this digital divide by partnering with corporations and communities to provide resources for vulnerable groups to keep pace in the digital world.
Through their Impact Initiatives, companies can donate their old IT equipment, which will be refurbished and provided to those in need. SocialBox.Biz also offers tech lab training for seniors as part of their impact plans. The organization is urging companies to contact them for collections of replaced IT equipment before calling scrap companies. They can also join one of the impact plans to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable groups.
To learn more about SocialBox.Biz and their impact plans, please visit https://www.socialbox.biz/corporate-impact/. Companies and organizations interested in making a difference can contact SocialBox.Biz today to schedule a collection of their old technology or to join an impact plan.
Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.