ViaQuest Veteran Services has developed a partnership with Sage Sustainable Electronics with a goal to provide veterans with a smooth transition from military to civilian life.
DUBLIN, OHIO, Aug. 10, 2016 – ViaQuest Veteran Services is pleased to partner with Sage Sustainable Electronics’ and their One For All campaign. ViaQuest and Sage have combined resources in order to provide laptops to separating service members, veterans, reservists and military family members who do not have the resources to own or purchase one.
“We have the opportunity to support Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who selflessly and bravely answered the call to serve our country and its citizens. As a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, I understand firsthand the sacrifice that these men and women made to preserve our freedom and the struggle of returning to civilian life. We understand that laptops are critical to Veterans who are seeking employment and overcoming healthcare and social engagement obstacles in transition from their military to civilian life and we are more than happy to help in this process.” – Rich Johnson, President and CEO ViaQuest Inc.
Bill Waas, Executive Director of Sage’s donations programs, said “None of us can imagine getting through a day without a computer to help us stay connected, do our work, and generally get things done. Businesses throughout the country retire thousands of laptops a day, some of which could easily be matched with separating service member in need. Sage is thrilled to be partnered with ViaQuest, making a difference in the lives of separating service members by matching them with beautifully refurbished laptops from our generous business community.” The need for the One For All campaign is greater than ever. The unemployment rate for veterans is higher than the national average of their age-matched civilian counterparts. Their loss of the sense of mission and/or the sense of
The need for the One For All campaign is greater than ever. The unemployment rate for veterans is higher than the national average of their age-matched civilian counterparts. Their loss of the sense of mission and/or the sense of accomplishment, often leads to depression and even suicide. They are value-based individuals; they have a strong work ethic, are focused and loyal, and perform to expectation. They just need opportunity, support and resources.
ViaQuest Veteran Services and Sage Sustainable Electronics will facilitate the donation of corporate laptops to separating service members – quickly, efficiently and securely. Sage is no stranger to technology donations, and is an Authorized Microsoft Refurbisher. As a member of Microsoft’s Citizenship Program, Sage includes Microsoft Windows 10 and Office on computers offered to non-profit groups and their constituents.
“Our technology donations programs are a strategic value to our business clients, helping them give back to the community and support great initiatives like this one. We make sure all corporate information is removed using the best tools in the industry, and then turn their surplus laptops into a gift of unimaginable benefit to separating service members. We are thrilled to be partnering with ViaQuest, with whom we share concern over the welfare, happiness, and success of our veterans.” – Jill Vaske, President of Sage Sustainable Electronics.
According to Art Miller, Director of ViaQuest Veteran Services, “We anxiously await the opportunity to meet with every national or regional company who might be willing to donate laptops to veterans through Sage’s One For All program. After Sage has sanitized and refurbished each laptop on our behalf, ViaQuest Foundation will make sure every veteran-in-need receives a laptop free of charge. This is truly a remarkable program.”
To learn more about this program, or to donate your surplus business computers, please contact Bill Waas, Executive Director, Sage Sustainable Electronics at bill.waas@sagese.com or Veteran.Services@ViaQuestInc.com.
About Sage Sustainable Electronics
Sage’s mission is to make the world more sustainable by extending the life of electronics. Sage provides IT lifecycle services to businesses large and small, helping them reduce data security risks and operational costs, and increase asset value. Through strategic asset management programs for technology redeployment, donation, resale, lease return, employee purchase, and recycling, Sage creates multi-stakeholder benefits to businesses nationwide. The Sage GoodTogether® Program supports corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts by redirecting a portion of enterprise surplus technology to benefit a variety of social services, and reduce digital exclusion among low income Americans.
For more information, call 844-4SAGESE or visit www.sageSE.com, www.SageGoodTogether.com, and shop.sageSE.com.
