On Thursday, September 24, 2020, the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation donated 100 Chromebooks and tablets to Superintendent Mr. Roger León and the students of Newark Public Schools.
Donors and corporate sponsors made the delivery possible. A special spotlight is on HDR, Inc.’s Young Professional Group. The group spearheaded a fundraiser, which helped supply 30 students with Chromebooks. The WeLoveU Foundation appreciates HDR, Inc.’s proactivity in helping close the homework gap and bridge the digital divide for students in New Jersey.
WeLoveU Foundation representatives and HDR, Inc. employees at Newark Public Schools Chromebook donation.
The devices will allow students who attend the Roberto Clemente Elementary School in the City of Newark to participate in virtual classrooms and complete homework assignments from home. WeLoveU’s delivery will be helping close the homework gap and bridge the digital divide as the school needed precisely 100 devices. Support from donors and corporate sponsors made the delivery possible.
This effort is part of WeLoveU’s Closing the Homework Gap program that identifies schools, districts, counties, and states in need of computers and donates necessary equipment to facilitate distance learning. The Foundation recently delivered 75 Chromebooks to Irvington Public Schools the week prior and is helping school districts in Hartford, CT.
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
The delivery ceremony took place outdoors at the Roberto Clemente Elementary School. At 1 p.m., the program commenced. A limited number of parents, students, and Newark Board of Education members attended, all while wearing masks and physically distancing. Despite limited space, more than 500 viewers watched the event virtually.
Superintendent Roger León President Josephine Garcia
In Superintendent León’s speech, he brought to the forefront of the audience’s mind the reason for their attendance: the students. The WeLoveU Foundation, along with the City of Newark, concern and aim for all students to have access to technology, ensuring they can continue their education on and offline during the pandemic. Newark Board of Education President Josephine Garcia, WeLoveU Honorable Board Member Carmela Liza and Vice President of Community Engagement John Casas also shared a few words.
Event Host
Alex PostHonorable Board Member
Carmela LizaVP of Community Engagement
John Casas
For their contribution to the school, the Newark Board of Education presented the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation with a proclamation. To commemorate the delivery, group photos were taken with the participants.
The Road Ahead
WeLoveU’s Chairwoman and its volunteers hope the students will thrive through the donation of Chromebooks and tablets. The Closing the Homework Gap is also supporting school districts in Hartford, CT.
19 thoughts on “WeLoveU Donates Chromebooks and Tablets to Newark Board of Education”
Thank You WeLoveU foundation for making online learning possible for children who are in urgent need of digital devices during this pandemic. I commend the Chairwoman and the volunteers for all the actions you have taken towards closing the homework gap!
Thank you International WeLoveU Foundation United States for making great efforts in these trying times due to CoVid-19 and due to these hard times students and parents of low-income neighborhoods, now they have an opportunity to be able to do their homework through this incredible donation of laptops. I believe in this bridge the homework gap. Education is definitely an essential part of our future. Thank you so much for all your love I know the parents, children and teachers thank you!
This is such a beautiful gesture from the Weloveu Foundation. Due to the pandemic, having access to internet is crucial to stay connected. This donation was truly needed. Awesome job!
This is truly amazing. There are so many kids in need of these devices to be able to do their daily school activities And thanks to the WeLoveU Foundation this is becoming possible for many of them. Thank you! Thanks
Outstanding efforts the WeLoveU Foundation is making! I believe the children in this school district will benefit greatly from this act of kindness. Thank you to the Chairwoman and volunteers of WeLoveU. 😄
Thank you for raising awareness on the digital divide and providing the youth with the resources they need to succeed! Thank you for taking action first! We need leaders now more than ever. Hopefully this will inspire others to address the needs of others and unite during this time of separation. We Love U!
The WeLoveU Foundation is such a remarkable organization! As an educator, I am seeing first hand, now more than ever, how necessary it is for students to have access to the digital world especially during this time of virtual learning. Students really need these resources to have more opportunities to be successful in their education. It’s so great to see the numerous contributions this organization has made to improve the lives of the people in their respective communities worldwide. The best part of this event is seeing all of the children’s smiling faces 🙂 Keep up the awesome work! You are really making such a positive impact by helping children and families to have a brighter future.
Seeing the efforts and sincerity of the WeLoveU community makes me feel safer in today’s world because I see that there are still genuine and good people that can be found. Thank you for your efforts and We love U!
Amazing!!!! Knowledge is power! Thank you for helping WE LOVE YOU
This is really inspiring to see that there are good people in the world caring and considering someone else during these unprecedented times… As our lives have been reinvented because of Covid-19, the WeLoveU foundation opened a way for our future presidents, lawyers, and doctors to have an education this is definitely bridging the gap for an equal opportunity for our youths! this really made my heart melt!
This is so amazing!!!
It is refreshing to see an organization actually fulfill their goals and vows.
Go We Love U!!!
Wow the WeLoveU Foundation has done it again! This is an amazing effort! Constant actions for our communities are being taken in real-time by this organization. Thanks to the Chairwoman and volunteers for leading such a humble and positive example, it is definitely needed during these trying times. Great job WeLoveU! Always good news on this site that makes my day!
What a beautiful gesture! It was so refreshing to read about an organization that cares about how this situation affects students in need. So much of the news is so negative and depressing. This was wonderful to read about. Many thanks to the Chairwoman and other members for their good deeds!!
Wow! What an amazing effort from the We Love U foundation. In this difficult time when many families are struggling to keep up with educational demands considering the current pandemic situation, this contribution will make a world of difference in each child’s life, allowing them to continue to study without fail. Truly inspiring! 😍
Thank you WeLoveU foundation! Awesome job!
Thank you for doing such a beautiful deed! Nowadays, it is hard to find people who are willing to help others but you guys took the initiative on doing this wonderful deed. You have set a beautiful example for me to become a better individual not only to others I know but also to people I don’t know who are in need. I feel so humbled and deeply moved by this exemplary deed. International WeLoveU Foundation…
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Such good news in spite of all the craziness going on in the world. This made my day. Thank you to the chairwoman and the volunteers of WeLoveU!!!
The children look so excited! I am really happy to see WeLoveU providing such a needed service for the community even in these difficult times. Computers are essential for remote learning and can be a major expense that many families weren’t expecting. Great job!
The digital divide is certainly a real issue today. I hope that the WeLoveU Foundation can help many more students in order to secure their education.
Technology had now become a requirement for children across the globe due to covid-19. It’s really inspiring to see this amazing group continuously making efforts to solve the problem directly by supporting education and learning of children who simply do not have the means. Awesome job!