The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles & Futurelink Bring Critical Technology to Local Communities

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles & Futurelink Bring Critical Technology to Local Communities

Donation of computers will help close the digital divide and provide access to distance learning and online resources 

Los Angeles, Calif. (August 5, 2020) – Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles received a gift of 70 desktop computers to increase technological access for students and families. The donation, provided by Futurelink, Inc. and its non-profit STEAM Literacy partner, iFusionFoundation, will help families with the much-needed lifeline of having a computer.
  
“Access to a computer and internet, particularly during this challenging time, is critical for our youth and their families,” said Veronica Jimenez, vice president of operations at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles. “This is how our students attend school and their families obtain the needed resources and support. We are grateful for this partnership which helps our families to remain connected.” 

“STEAM Education is the basis for solving some of the many complex social and economic gaps in our community,” added Neha Arya, president of Futurelink. “During this pandemic, the challenges have only gotten greater with families not even having access to a computer at home, which these days is literally a lifeline keeping people connected. This extremely unique collaboration between Arabian Prince, Futurelink, iFusion Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles will fundamentally impact lives through computer donations. It serves to inspire and sets a blueprint for how we can come together and rise during this challenging time. Futurelink is honored and excited to be part of this amazing project!” 

This donation was facilitated through a partnership with Arabian Prince, one of the founding members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted rap group N.W.A. Arabian Prince is committed to advancing technology to the next generation of youth and lends his expertise to support youth and Boys & Girls Clubs across the Los Angeles area.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles (BGCMLA) is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Committed to sustainable impact, BGCMLA consist of five sites and is the result of a partnership unifying Los Angeles’ Boys and Girls Clubs in the region’s most vulnerable neighborhoods since 1960 including Challengers, Watts/Willowbrook, Bell Gardens, and Jordan Downs. BGCMLA offers nationally-recognized programs in three core areas to ensure the achievement and empowerment of youth and their families: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles.

About Arabian Prince

A songwriter, rapper, producer, DJ and technologist, Arabian is best known for pioneering west coast electro music and being a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted rap group N.W.A. His passion for technology led to him create a 3D animation and special effects studio in the 90’s working with companies like Saban Entertainment and Fox; including 100+ video game titles for Fox interactive and Vivendi Universal. As a consultant, Arabian has advised many companies on bridging the gap between technology and the youth, while bringing new product innovations to market. He is currently working with his tech partners to bring Open Labs to communities across the country in support of youth, women, diversity, veterans and anyone else who wants to explore the future of technology.  Arabian has had a close relationship with the innovators behind Futurelink and inspired this opportunity to help the community.

About Futurelink

Futurelink is a groundbreaking, proudly woman owned and operated STEAM learning center for kids teens and adults. Futurelink was founded on the belief that STEAM literacy is the key for success in our modern workforce and the future of our society. Futurelnk focuses on providing innovative, hands-on and interactive learning experiences. Through courses, enrichment classes, homework help, and tutoring, students learn beginning, intermediate, and advanced STEAM concepts by participating in experiments and activities. Futurelink has pioneered remote learning over the past 3 years and brings unique approaches to take the distance out of distance learning. Through our partnership with UC Davis and iFusion Foundation, Futurelink recently launched “Snap the Gap” a course for young students to learn the basics of electronics.  We offer affordable and engaging classes, courses, tutoring, test prep, fitness training with STEAM education, and more to children, teens and adults. At this time when remote learning is of crucial importance, we are pioneering effective learning experiences for students and adults of all ages. For more news and information about Futurelink, visit futurelink.com and follow on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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