Recipient story
Client is a newly housed individual that needs a laptop to complete training and pursue work
Ready to Learn
GIVIT
The client, recently housed after 8–9 years of homelessness, is enrolled in a self-employment assistance program but cannot fully participate because she lacks a personal laptop for classes, course materials, assignments, and business planning. She is determined to rebuild her life through self-employment, aiming to launch a small business combining photography and cooking, activities that provide purpose and potential income for her. Chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and multiple mental health diagnoses make traditional employment unsustainable for her, while self-employment offers required flexibility. Stable housing has given her the security and control to focus on training and recovery. A laptop would enable full course engagement, development of a business plan, digital marketing, client bookings, portfolio creation, and access to ongoing support, accelerating her path to financial independence and improved wellbeing.
Other requests for this recipient
Laptop
How to donate
Our partner charity has requested this donation for someone they support who is doing it tough.
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