CACRC and Mission Telecom Team Up for Back-to-School Sale and Community Resource Fair in Baton Rouge
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CACRC and Mission Telecom Team Up for Back-to-School Sale and Community Resource
Fair in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. – Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC) is hosting a Back to School Sale
and Community Resource Fair tomorrow where they will provide heavily discounted, refurbished
devices to local families, to ensure they have the technology needed for the upcoming school year.
CACRC has partnered with Mission Telecom to provide low-cost broadband internet options to families.
Alongside the sale, the fair will offer a variety of community resources, including essential services and
local support programs, all in one convenient location.
The Back to School Sale and Community Resource Fair is part of CACRC’s Computers for Louisiana Families
program which addresses the digital divide by providing affordable technology to thousands
of families across the state each year. CACRC has provided families with deeply discounted technology
since 1996.
In Louisiana, millions of residents struggle to afford broadband and devices, with nearly one in three
households lacking high-speed internet access. Nearly one in four Louisianans do not have access to a
computer and are reliant on a phone for internet access. This digital divide creates significant
challenges for students, preventing them from fully participating in school activities, completing
assignments, and accessing essential educational resources.
“We understand that access to technology can be a game-changer for students, especially when it
comes to their education,” said Michael Rachal, Executive Director of CACRC. “It’s not just helping
students, the entire family benefits from having a device to apply for jobs, access healthcare, or work
remotely. Providing affordable, refurbished devices helps bridge the gap, ensuring all families have the
tools they need to succeed both in life.”
“At Mission Telecom, we’re dedicated to providing reliable, affordable internet to schools, libraries, and nonprofits like CACRC that are working hard to close the digital divide,” said Mark Colwell, Director of
Broadband Operations at Mission Telecom. “By connecting students to the resources they need for
school, we’re helping them succeed today and empowering them to earn an education and build
brighter futures.”
Event details:
- What: CACRC’s Back to School Sale and Community Resource Fair
- Where: East Baton Rouge Parish Library, 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- When: Saturday, August 9 · 9 am – 3 pm CDT
To learn more about CACRC, please visit: https://cacrc.com
To learn more about Mission Telecom, please visit https://missiontelecom.org
About CACRC
CACRC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to electronic scrap reduction through the
responsible recycling of electronics. CACRC is also dedicated to providing high-quality, refurbished
computers and components to schools, non-profits, and Louisiana families. Incorporated in 1996 and
based in Baton Rouge, LA, CACRC proudly serves the citizens of our local communities and across the
entire state of Louisiana. CACRC is certified to R2v3 (Responsible Recycling standard) and RIOS
(Recycling Industry Operating Standards).
About Mission Telecom
Mission Telecom is a nonprofit telecommunications provider and grantmaker dedicated to expanding
digital equity and driving systemic change. We are closing the digital divide with best-in-class,
affordable wireless broadband services and equipping schools, libraries, and nonprofits with the
connectivity and resources to power access and opportunity at every level.
Our bold philanthropic program funds grassroots organizations that advance multiracial democracy,
movement infrastructure, and telecom justice, creating lasting impact in their communities.
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