HUBZone Technology Initiative (HTI) is collecting working laptop computers to convert to Chromebooks. There are several drop-off sites in Henderson and the surrounding area that will be accepting donations through April 22.
Drop-off sites in Henderson include:
- HTI office – 208 N. Garnett St, Suite F, Wed-Fri 10 a.m. to noon
- Restoring Bodies and Minds – 900 Dorsey Ave., Mon-Wed 10 a.m. to noon
- Perry Memorial Library – 205 Breckenridge St., Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to noon, 2-4 p.m.
- Freedom Life Church – 1001 Martin Creek Rd., Sundays 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Another drop-off site is the Veterans Life Center, 1005 9th St., Butner.
The laptops must be functional and have their power cords, as well as a hard drive for Google Chromium installation, according to information from HTI. Laptops with cracked screens or mousepads will not be accepted; no desktop computers, iPads or tablets.
HTI is a non-profit organization helping to bring technology resources to those in need within HUBZone communities nationwide, according to its website. The mission is to convert the laptops into Google Chromebooks and distribute them to students or others seeking employment or improving their employment.
