CenTrak Donates Laptops to UrbanPromise Students
CenTrak recently donated over thirty securely erased, tested, and cleaned laptops to UrbanPromise's CamdenForward and UrbanPromise Academy schools in Camden, New Jersey, to support students' academic and personal development.
UrbanPromise is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 in the city of Camden, New Jersey. Their mission is to equip children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and leadership.
This past month, CenTrak donated over thirty laptops to the UrbanPromise schools, CamdenForward and UrbanPromise Academy. After securely erasing, testing, and cleaning these devices, the donated computers will be repurposed for students to use in the classroom and enhance their learning experience.
We are thrilled to be able to contribute to such an important cause in our community. Learn more about UrbanPromise and explore donation options here: http://www.urbanpromiseusa.org/donate
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