February 2025
SCSIM Wildfires Task Force: SCSIM Cares and “Tech Leaders Helping with Tech”
SCSIM, through the SIM Foundation, has launched an urgent initiative to support LA County residents affected by the devastating wildfires. The SIM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is committed to leveraging our resources to provide critical assistance to those impacted. An anonymous donor and SCSIM have both generously pledged to match all contributions up to $10,000, doubling the impact of every donation. This generous matching ends at midnight Friday March 7th, so donate today!
We are partnering with respected local organizations, including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, YMCA LA, and Human-I-T, to provide relief funds. Donations are 100% tax-deductible and will directly support people impacted by the wildfires through emergency food distribution, community support programs, and technology access for displaced families. You can support the cause by making your donation at https://SIMSoCal.givesmart.com
SCSIM is also collaborating with the “Tech Leaders Helping with Tech” initiative to provide laptops and tablets to those displaced by the wildfires. So far 53 refurbished laptops from one SCSIM member has been donated, with a distribution event planned for early March. We would love to get more active participation from our membership.
Please visit the Human -I-T page to donate your unused equipment to Human-I-T. Whether your company has 5 or 50 laptops to donate, this is a great way to prevent devices from ending up in landfills. Human-I-T will refurbish the devices and distribute them to impacted Los Angeles County residents at no cost. Help us reach the City of Pasadena’s goal of 5,000 donated laptops! Donate your unused or decommissioned equipment here at: https://www.human-i-t.org/ca-wildfire-donation/