1st in my family to go to college. Stretching to pay for school, but need a laptop to succeed.
Member: Mary (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Ed, Metrosquash
Going to college will let me support my mom who supported us on her own for many years. A laptop will let me write papers and keep up in my classes. More
I found safety in the US. Need a computer to get a degree in construction mgmt + support myself
Member: Miguel (San Diego, CA)
Validator: Patricia, Survivors of Torture, International
I lost everything when I was imprisoned + tortured in Nicaragua for trying to help poor families. A computer will let me become qualified to work here More
I'm a new high school grad and I need a laptop to study accounting in college this fall
Member: Michael (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Ty, Metrosquash
I'm going to Baldwin Wallace University. If I have a laptop, I'll be able to succeed because I'll be able to do research and have the programs I need. More
Working part time but want to advance my career; need laptop to take online classes
Member: Lorena (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Anna, Inspiration Corporation
I've taken classes but public access computers don't give me enough time to work. A laptop will solve this. My goal is to become computer literate. More
$350of $350
8 supporters
Funded on 6/11/2013
Advanced software training will help me compete for jobs that can sustain my family
Member: Victor (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Ebony, North Branch Works
My daughters need their dad to be able to provide. Help with the cost of training + transportation to get to classes will help me become a programmer. More
$595of $595
11 supporters
Funded on 6/10/2013
