l have learning and reading disability. I knew of an App that could help me. but since I had no computer, I could not use it. With the computers, I downloaded the App. It has made a big difference to my ability to learn. Now, my grades are up, I know I am going to graduate. That makes me so happy and I feel great about myself. I take school very seriously now. With the computers, I can research and complete my assignments. It has helped a lot with my school work. Also, the computers have helped me stay in touch with my Mom who is in BC. That has been great. The computers are extremely helpful for many of the students. Most of the students do not have computers at home and therefore require them to do research and learn how to compile various types of assignments … Although we do have 9 desktop computers at the Centre, the area in which they are located is in a busy classroom and often it is hard to concentrate when other teaching and classes are taking place. The laptops allow girls to work in quieter spaces and they can then concentrate better and this allows them to be more productive. The laptops from Amakon Women Empowerment Inc have made a huge difference for my critically at-risk students. Laptops allow them to use technology that they do not have at home. For example, in our Grade 10 class, out of twelve students only two have access to laptops at home. Just being able to create a Gmail account, a process that we take for granted, is a step they take towards becoming young adults. Many jobs require an email address to apply and these laptops have put my students on a more even footing with others. Furthermore, the laptops allow them to do the research needed for their assignments. Without the laptops their learning would only include a few printed resources, as Cornwall Alternative School does not have a library. As well, the laptops have allowed students to access coding programs that they did not have access to before. With more careers and jobs needing an understanding of coding, the laptops are invaluable. Finally, the laptops give the students a sense of normalcy, has improved the learning and lives of my students. I use these laptops for school assignments and sometimes for personal stuff. If we didn’t have them, I would have to go downtown to the library and use computers there but with my twins it would probably be pretty difficult and would not happen. Having everyone support us here (at the SSSC) is such a good thing for us, it helps us to be moving forward and it’s great for motivating us. I use the laptops to write essays, research, all sorts of things. It‘s really amazing how it has helped me keep up with my studies. It’s crazy how much people helping out makes me want to succeed. My main goal is to do better for my son, be a good mom., a good example and graduate. Ever since I had my son I have a real motivation to go to school and graduate. I’ve never had good grades until now and the laptops have played a big part in that. It will help me reach my goal of graduating. We use the laptops for our research projects and essays and to print stuff off. I would be the first in my whole family to graduate, if I graduate. I want badly to do that to show my daughter that going to school is good. The laptop is going to help me achieve my dream. We use the laptops for our research projects and essays and to print stuff off. I would be the first in my whole family to graduate, if I graduate. I want badly to do that to show my daughter that going to school is good. The laptop is going to help me achieve my dream. My daughter and I would like to thank you so much for the Christmas gifts and food hamper. We were just amazed at your generosity! Being sent home because of Covid was very stressful for us and receiving these wonderful gifts really cheered us up. It was a blessing having these groceries to cook up a festive dinner which we all so enjoyed. You sure did brighten our holiday. Thank you for being so thoughtful!