On Tuesday, September 20th Microsoft Reno presented The Children’s Cabinet with a $486,724 software donation at the Art of Childhood fundraising gala. The grant will support The Children’s Cabinet and their Redfield Academy technology upgrade in addition to software upgrades in their offices.
“Through our Corporate Citizenship efforts, we provide technology tools, training, and resources that can help create opportunities and transform communities,” said Owen Roberts, General Manager, Microsoft’s Americas Operations Center. “We are proud to provide this opportunity and support The Children’s Cabinet, who provide great services and programs throughout the state of Nevada.”
“The software provided by this grant will enable The Children's Cabinet to provide uniform, secure, and dependable technology to a growing staff, working from 11 different buildings in four cities across Nevada,” said Mike Pomi, Executive Director of the Children’s Cabinet. “The comprehensive upgrades will improve communication capacity, enhance client services, and increase productivity. Overall, this project will strengthen The Children’s Cabinet’s interoffice communication and expand the delivery of services to youth and families in need.”
The Redfield Academy is a 30-student high school which is run by The Children’s Cabinet. The academy is for students in Washoe County who are two or more semesters behind and need academic guidance to catch up and earn their diplomas. The technology upgrades will help support the student achievement by improving computer access.
