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Computer Banc Lab offers new avenue
to apply for SSI and SSDI

Beginning March 2, 2007 a volunteer will be available by appointment to assist with the computer process of filing for SSI and SSDI.  Appointments will be made for Friday afternoons between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.  The service is for individuals who may not be familiar with an on-line application process and would need assistance to utilize this method of applying.  Any Social Security questions will be directed to the Social Security office.  To make an appointment call Computer Banc 528-9506, M/W/F from 1-4.  www.computerbanc.org


NEW ALL TIME HIGH NUMBER
OF COMPUTERS ISSUED IN 2006

OVER 300 FAMILIES SERVED IN 2006

Computer Banc is happy to expand services to the many children who need technology. First, we are excited about providing expanded services. Now, any child whose family meets our income guidelines is now eligible to receive a computer, not just children who receive special education services. Second, through a grant with DCEO, we are now offering computer instruction to our families and the community. Requests for services have grown as the need for computer skills have become a requirement in our society.

Research has shown a computer provides valuable support to students. Computer Banc loads Pentium III computers with a software package containing word processing, spread sheet, math and other educational games, a typing tutor, and other applications that can be used to build computer skills and improve grades. Client surveys have shown that having a CB computer positively impacts learning for children and computer skills for the entire family.


END OF YEAR APPEAL

A big "Thank You" to everyone who contributed to our End-of-Year Appeal for 2006!

Thanks in large part to our matching donors,  Hanson Information Systems and Alpha and Omega Courier, we received many times over the amount we received in 2005.

 

SUSTAINING PARTNERS

We are pleased to announce two new Sustaining Partners, The Springfield Police Benevolent League, and IBEW 193 (Int'l Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 193) . 

Our sustaining partners:
  • IBEW 193
  • Illinois Telecommunications Foundation
  • Meijer's
  • Springfield Police Benevolent League
Watch for more as local companies and organization step forward to ensure the future of Computer Banc.    For more information on becoming a Sustaining Partner, please call the Computer Banc at (217) 528-9506.

 

RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP 

Computer Banc partners with the Sangamon County Health Department's Division of Recycling.  There will be pickup routes in the county, including Rochester, Pawnee, and Divernon, on January 19 (or January 26 in case of bad weather).  If you have more than 5 pieces of equipment, you must call Computer Banc. Beginning in January 2007, county residents (outside Springfield city limits) will be able to recycle old PCs the first Saturday of each month. Call the Computer Banc office at (217) 528-9506 for more information.


SPECIAL GIFT

In October 2006, the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis responded to the mission of Computer Banc by donating a cargo van. This will allow for easier transportation of computers to clients and taking parts to the recyclers.  Overall, the impact of having CB wheels will enable us to refurbish and recycle a greater number of PCs.  

A thank-you certificate was presented on January 10, 2007.  View a photo of the presentation by clicking here.


STORIES
WHERE ARE COMPUTER BANC COMPUTERS?

Computer Banc provides computers for children who may have special needs or have fallen significantly behind in academics. In this story published by the State Journal-Register, one of our recipients explains how our computer benefits him.  Click here to view a reprint of the article.

 

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