H&R Block and Digitunity Release Case Study on Impactful Partnership to Build Digital Access through Technology Donations

A Model for Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Empowerment through Retired Tech Assets 
 

NORTH CONWAY, N.H., February 5, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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H&R Block and Digitunity have unveiled a comprehensive case study detailing their transformative partnership to tackle the digital divide through responsible and secure technology donations. Since 2020, the collaboration has led to the donation of over 94,000 technology items, providing essential digital access to underserved communities across the United States. These donations have had a powerful impact on communities and have paved the way for digital inclusion and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

H&R Block’s commitment to social impact under its Make Every Block Better initiative led the company to seek an innovative solution for repurposing its tech assets securely and responsibly. Through a partnership with Digitunity, H&R Block has made significant strides toward its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals while addressing the technology needs of diverse communities nationwide. This newly released case study provides in-depth insights into this journey, highlighting key metrics, success stories, and community outcomes that demonstrate the power of corporate tech donations.

“Our collaboration with Digitunity has enabled us to turn retired technology assets into valuable tools for empowerment and digital inclusion. We hope our journey can inspire other organizations to explore similar initiatives that drive both social impact and corporate responsibility,” said H&R Block’s Chief Information Officer, Alan Lowden.

The case study features detailed accounts of H&R Block’s initial pilot donation of 600 devices to World Computer Exchange in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and how the collaboration has expanded to reach over 40 organizations across 448 locations. Donations have enabled digital literacy, remote learning, and job search capabilities, benefiting individuals and families through programs across the United States.

“Our work with H&R Block shows how corporate and nonprofit partnerships can drive meaningful change through their retired tech assets,” said Susan Krautbauer, Director of Advancement at Digitunity. “We hope this case study inspires more corporations to view tech donations as a powerful CSR strategy that promotes computer ownership through the refurbishment and reuse of operational equipment that can impact their local communities.”

Digitunity and H&R Block invite other corporate leaders, CSR managers, and sustainability officers to download the case study to learn more about this collaboration and discover how similar partnerships can turn retired technology into life-changing resources for communities in need. Download the full case study to learn more about the H&R Block-Digitunity partnership and its impact.

For more information on how to donate your organization’s retired technology to support communities and drive digital inclusion, please contact: [email protected]

About Digitunity:
Digitunity is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to make owning a computer possible for everyone. For nearly 40 years, Digitunity has been engaged in the work of shaping and strengthening systems to address the computer needs of those impacted by the digital divide. Through generating and placing donated computers with organizations serving people in need, supporting a national practitioner network, and providing strategic advisory support to states and cities, Digitunity works to create sustainable solutions that make computer ownership possible for all.

Contact Information

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Source: Digitunity