C2K Blog

Sajid Siddiqui and his team of eight software engineers from ICW Group spent a full day volunteering with Computers 2 Kids, putting their skills and teamwork to work for a great cause. “We were looking for a volunteer opportunity, and this one was right up our alley!” said Sajid Siddiqui. Upon arriving, the team was […]

Our family is so excited to bring home our very first computer! Sofia can’t wait to use it for her schoolwork and to explore her love of art—she recently learned how to create digital art in class and can’t wait to try it at home. We also plan to use the computer to take online […]

In 2015, I received my first-ever computer from Computers 2 Kids through the Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship. Before that, I relied on the public library in my neighborhood just to get homework done. That computer was life-changing — it gave me confidence and made me feel ready for college. Having my own device opened doors […]

When I heard about Computers 2 Kids at the Boys & Girls Club back-to-school event, I knew it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” said Aracely Hurtado. “My 14-year-old daughter Aisha’s school tablet was five years old and barely working anymore, so I decided to get her a refurbished computer. Then I thought about […]

My name is Alicia Sutton, and I’m a former senior at Valhalla High School and one of the grateful recipients of a computer from Computers 2 Kids. Growing up wasn’t easy—my childhood was filled with challenges, including family trauma and personal struggles with eating disorders. But through it all, I found strength in my mom, […]

As a college student, it can be really hard to keep up when your computer breaks and you can’t afford to replace it,” shared Ariana Gott, a senior at Southwestern College studying Child Psychology. “I think it’s awesome that you do this for broke students. A lot of people don’t realize how hard it is […]

I’m so excited to have a new laptop from Computers 2 Kids! I’ve had the same Chromebook since I was nine, and it’s been really slow and couldn’t run many programs. Now I can finally keep up with my schoolwork and prepare for college. I’ve been accepted to Arizona State University to study veterinary science, […]

Receiving this computer from Computers 2 Kids means the world to me. As a massage therapist in training, I learned about C2K in my Anatomy & Physiology class at Vista Adult School. Now, with this computer, I can continue my studies and work toward earning my Licensed Massage Therapist certification. This opportunity will help me […]

I’m so thankful to Computers 2 Kids for this new laptop! My old Chromebook from when I was nine had gotten really slow and couldn’t handle many programs, so this is a huge upgrade. I love animals and am part of Future Farmers of America, raising a lamb and a goat at home. I’ve been […]

This is my very first computer, and I’m so excited to finally have one of my own! I heard about Computers 2 Kids from a friend, and now I’ll be able to use my laptop for school—especially for my English homework, which I love. Having this computer will make it so much easier to stay […]