Mission Computer NYC

12/18/2020

How are students attending classes then? Kids without the technology needed for classes are either not attending or using parents phones to participate in class but don’t have the ability or access to the online platforms needed to complete class work. Any donation helps! Link in bio.

12/11/2020

12/11/2020

Thank you for all your donations. Please share so that we can continue to provide for those in need. -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/missioncomputer

12/11/2020

"My parents couldn't afford to buy my brother and I our own laptops. We now don't have to share and don't have to worry about who will miss class." -Dejonte age 13

12/11/2020

During these trying times, they still need our help. Please consider donating -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/missioncomputer

12/11/2020

Meet Emily Lerer! She’s the face behind the mission. She is the founder of Project Tutor and was a teacher for 8 years in New York City.

She launched Project Tutor when she saw an opportunity to help children across the social stratum and continues to do the same through Mission computer.

12/11/2020

There are currently 25,000 homeless students attending the city’s public schools. While four homeless shelters have already been identified as having especially bad internet service. To read more -> https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/policy/technology/inequities-remote-learning.html

12/11/2020

FB, a little Friday message to carry you throughout the day!

12/11/2020

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela

12/11/2020

Any donation helps these students. A computer for a student roughly costs between $300-500. If we would together we can help these children in need. -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/missioncomputer

12/11/2020

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❤️So far with the contributions made we have be able to provide every child in PS/IS 76 a working laptop! This is essential to keeping them connected to their core academic classes, receive homework help, and continue their education. 🚨 The work doesn’t stop here! We still have many students in need. Let’s work together to get them the tools they need for success.

12/11/2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/nyregion/schools-closing.html

As schools close again, frustrated and angry parents say the decision does not make the city safer.