Compudopt Celebrates Strong Q3 with Market Expansions, Connection Milestones and New Corporate Partnerships
The Houston-based nonprofit expanded to five new cities last quarter to help bridge the digital divide across the country.
HOUSTON (Oct. 16, 2023) – Compudopt, a national nonprofit providing technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities, today announced key third-quarter performance results including new market expansions, strategic leadership additions and the achievement of multiple connectivity milestones.
In the nonprofit’s recently published Summer of Impact report, Compudopt shared it has impacted 262,000 community members to date through free and low-cost digital solutions. This major milestone includes the distribution of 78,790 computers to students and families without an in-home computer, offering 82,947 students digital literacy courses and connecting 4,400 households to free or low-cost connectivity.
“As we prepare for the end of the year, it’s incredible to look back and celebrate the impact we’ve made in the lives of students and families in the past few months alone,” said Megan Steckly, CEO of Compudopt. “Every day, we move one step closer to closing the digital divide and it’s not without the tremendous support of our community and corporate partners, dedicated team and passionate volunteers.”
Throughout the third quarter, Compudopt expanded to five new states, Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, California and Washington DC, and served more than 6,600 students across the country. The nonprofit also made significant progress with local community and corporate partners as it celebrated 5,000 community members connected in Dallas and was named a partner in the City of Chicago’s Digital Equity Coalition’s computer donation drive.
In addition to expanding its work with existing partners, including EY, AT&T and alliantgroup, Compudopt welcomed new corporate partners, EOG Resources and Onsemi, to advance the national mission. Through the partnership with EOG Resources, Compudopt will be able to expand its services to New Mexico, Wyoming and North Dakota in 2024.
As Compudopt continues to prioritize growth, the nonprofit has recruited top talent to support its national and regional teams and communities. In September, Compudopt named Candice Schaefer as the organization’s chief development officer. With more than a decade of experience in development at top nonprofit organizations, including Girl Scouts of the USA and the American Heart Association, Schaefer will spearhead Compudopt’s corporate and community partnerships. Compudopt also welcomed Donna Beedle as the senior director of community impact for the Mesa, AZ, office, and Vonda Malbrough as the senior director of community impact for the Atlanta, GA, office.
With the support of new leadership and corporate partners, Compudopt plans to further expand its impact to at least one new market before year-end and continue equipping its service areas with digital resources, tools and training to bridge the digital divide.
To learn more about Compudopt’s mission, visit Compudopt.org.
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About Compudopt
Compudopt is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. Founded in 2007, Compudopt has provided device access, training and support to hundreds of thousands of individuals across the country. Compudopt operates in 40+ cities and 19+ states across the US.
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