Old Laptops. New Opportunities.

Surplus devices. Real impact.

We convert donated laptops into Chromebooks for NC families who need technology to achieve their educational and career goals.

2,500+ Chromebooks Distributed Families across 15 NC counties

100% Turnkey Process Pickup, refurbishment & delivery handled

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What HTI Does (In 30 Seconds)

We collect surplus laptops from businesses, refurbish them into Chromebooks, and distribute them free to underserved families across North Carolina.

How You Can Help:

🏢 Know a company upgrading tech? Introduce us—we make device donations effortless.

💼 Banking/finance professional? Carter Bank just joined our board—strategic partnerships welcome.

🤝 IT, logistics, or nonprofit expertise? Your skills could multiply our impact.

Let's Talk — Book a Call

Will Sigmon • (252) 590-0240 • wsigmon@hubzonetech.org

Why 50+ Companies Partner With HTI

From Fortune 500 tech firms to local banks, businesses choose HTI because we make social impact effortless:

E-Waste → Community Assets

Secure data destruction, certified refurbishment, zero landfill waste. Your old laptops become family opportunities.

Measurable CSR Impact

Detailed impact reports, recipient testimonials, media coverage. Perfect for ESG reporting and stakeholder communication.

100% Turnkey Service

We pickup, wipe, refurbish, deliver. You get full credit with zero operational burden. Just point us to your surplus tech.

Tax-Deductible + PR Value

501(c)(3) donation receipts, local media features, community goodwill. Your CFO and marketing team both win.

Real Impact Stories

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"Partnering with HTI made device disposal effortless while creating real impact in North Carolina. They handle everything—from secure data destruction to delivery—and we get measurable outcomes we can share with our CSR team. It's a win-win that's strengthened our community ties."

"Through our partnership with HTI, we're connecting vulnerable families with technology they desperately need. HTI's turnkey approach lets us focus on what we do best—case management and community outreach. Our families are now accessing job opportunities and educational resources they never had before."

"As a single mother with three children—one with special needs—the HTI Chromebook bridged a critical gap for our family. My children are now excelling in the classroom, and I've learned new computer skills that are helping me provide for them."

"Since getting HTI Chromebooks, our families log in after dinner to finish classes, polish resumes, and apply for better jobs. The momentum in our neighborhood is tangible now."

"I was unemployed and looking for IT work when I received my Chromebook. It helped me learn Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and internet skills. Now I have an IT Support job at Cox Communications and started my own side business!"

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Who Benefits? (Students, Parents, Special Needs Families)

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K-12 students completing homework. College students earning degrees. Single parents landing remote jobs. Families with special needs accessing therapy tools. Every laptop creates opportunity.

Elementary & Middle School Students

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What We Provide:

Chromebooks with ChromeOS Flex (fast, secure, kid-friendly)
Access to Google Classroom and educational apps
Internet safety guidance through video tutorials
Microsoft Office skills training

Real Impact: Kids who've never had a computer at home can now complete homework, participate in online learning, and catch up to grade level. For families sharing 1-2 devices among 5-6 people, our Chromebooks end the competition for screen time.

High School & College Students

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Success Stories Include:

DeAndra Jones' daughter: Graduated high school while working part-time, now pursuing Business Administration degree in college
College diplomas and trade school certificates earned by HTI recipients
Teen mothers earning GEDs while raising children
CNA, Phlebotomist, and Medical Assistant certifications achieved

Support We Provide: Resume writing tools, college application access, online coursework capabilities, job search resources.

Children with Special Needs

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Specialized Technology Support:

Xavier Williams (Autism): Uses Chromebook for online learning, homework, ABA therapy sessions, and therapeutic work
Shawn Burton's child: Special needs student now excelling in classroom with dedicated device
Customized learning tools and assistive technology
Flexibility for therapeutic and educational needs

Skills Learned: Internet navigation, Microsoft Office, email, online tutoring platforms—all adapted for individual learning needs.

Families Facing Challenges

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We Serve Families Experiencing:

Poverty: Single mothers and families in HUBZone communities
Homelessness: Through partners like Passage Home and Salvation Army
Addiction Recovery: Michael Hines overcame addiction, now works as loan officer from home
Unemployment: Octavia Jones secured IT Support role at Cox Communications after receiving Chromebook
Digital Inequality: Families with 5-6 people sharing 1-2 devices

Whole-Family Impact: When we equip a family, children complete homework, parents apply for jobs, and entire households connect to opportunity. Education and employment doors open for everyone.

Digital Literacy Training (156+ Hours)

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Self-Guided Video Library:

"How To Use ChromeOS Chromebook" (1 minute)
"Got A New Chromebook? 10 Things You Need To Know" (13 minutes)
"Chromebook Basics for Seniors" (60 minutes)

Skills Recipients Learn:

Google Drive and cloud storage
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Email and internet navigation
Online security basics
Job application and resume tools

Ongoing Support: Tech support available through HTI team. Recipients report gaining confidence and independence in technology use.

Trusted Distribution Network

HTI partners with 8+ established nonprofits across NC to ensure devices reach families who need them most—including YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army, Easterseals UCP, and Veterans Life Center.

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Boys & Girls Club

YMCA

Salvation Army

Easterseals UCP

Veterans Life Center NC

Passage Home

Step Up Ministry

Raleigh Dream Center

Recognition & Support

$600,000 NC Digital Champion Grant Awarded by the NC Department of Information Technology

$25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist Community grant fueling device refurbishments

T-Mobile Hometown Grant Funded the cargo van that powers rural deliveries

Featured on WRAL News Spotlighted as a leading digital equity program

Recent Corporate Partners

Leading businesses trust HTI to turn surplus technology into measurable community impact:

Endeavor Charter Schools • Carter Bank & Trust • Easterseals UCP • Better Business Bureau • Fortune 500 tech companies across North Carolina

Impact at a Glance

2,500+ Chromebooks Distributed To NC families since 2019

15 NC Counties Served From Henderson to the Triangle

8 Distribution Partners YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army +

$600K NC Digital Champion Grant State of NC validates our impact model

Triangle's Got Talent Fundraiser

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A COMPETITION FOR A CAUSE

Triangle's Got Talent

Local Talent Performing to Change Lives

$25K+ Raised in 2025

17 Young Performers

Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, and magicians from our community take the stage each year in an America's Got Talent-style showcase. Every ticket sold provides Chromebooks to families in HUBZone communities across North Carolina.

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Join the Movement

Whether you're a business with surplus devices, a nonprofit partner, or an individual believer in digital equity—there's a way for you to create measurable impact.