Children & Youth Impacted
10
children helped
10
devices donated
$100
money donated
It's Time To Wake Up
The Step IT Up Foundation was founded by a small group of 4 passionate individuals driven to make an impact on children and youth's education & well-beings through technology.
The Covid-19 pandemic woke us up to just how many kids did not have access to a computer to attend class!
Living in North America, this was staggering to come by as schools rely and focus heavily on tech for completion of assignments, projects and for learning supplementation!
Kids who don't have access relied on libraries or the school computers to complete their assignments, but when libraries and schools closed down, not only could they not complete their schoolwork, but they could not even attend!
Let Kids Enjoy Being Kids
We decided there needed to be a solution asap for these underprivileged kids to simply attend school, and not fall behind.
Corporate America throw out massive amounts of perfectly usable devices every year.
We decided that if we can pair them up with schools to supply their "outdated" (generally after a season of use until the latest and greatest launches) tech to children and youth who need it, our children would have the ability to stop worrying about what they cannot control financially, and be able to focus on achieving their dreams and being a kid.
Give Them Confidence
Schools are filled with iPads, laptops, smart screens, etc...
When a child goes home without access to a device, their academic confidence can easily suffer consequences.
A child has no control over their family's financial situation, and if you can provide these kids access to a device to continue their education or find other resources to learn from, then you are setting that child up for success.
Imagine the relief these kids feel when a complete stranger (you) alleviates all that unneeded stress! When you donate, you aren't just giving them equipment needed for learning, you're freeing them from stress about asking their parents for money to buy a necessary tool to succeed when they know they cannot afford it.
Inspire Them To Create
Not only do you give the gift of educational success, but you also give the gift of opportunity & creativity to boost their confidence and allow them to learn new ideas & skills to skyrocket their strengths and passions.
Having access to technology keeps them inspired to create and share their discoveries with the world! Without a device, children and youth are unable to watch tutorials or self educate on topics that empower them to be their best selves.
Social Media has become a way for children and especially youth to express themselves and find like-minded individuals regardless of where in the world they live! Platforms such as YouTube inspire youth to create their own channels and feed the growing entrepreneur inside of them to create!
How Can You Contribute?
How can you contribute to the success of these kids? If you know anything about tech, we generally go out with the "not-so-old" and in with the brand new...
that old laptop or tablet you have laying in a cupboard or drawer in your house collecting dust could be the difference in a child or youth's life.
Rather than throwing out or recycling a perfectly usable device, consider donating it to our foundation! 100% of the proceeds and devices go directly to families struggling to pay for their children's educational tools and equipment.
Make a monetary donation or even donate a new/used device! Send us an email to get started donating a device or accessory!
Spread The Movement!
STEP 1
Find a device!
Check your drawers and cupboards for unused devices and accessories that are collecting dust! If you won't use them, a child will!
STEP 2
Donate to the foundation!
Ensure the device or accessory is in working order. Anything from keyboards, mice, chargers, laptops, cellphones, iPads, and more! Monetary donations help supply them with gear too!
STEP 3
Spread the word!
Share us on your social medias to spread awareness, talk about your contribution and how you made a difference in a child's life!
Meet the Founders of The Step IT Up Foundation
Dan
Norma
Trevor
