Garmin Canada contributes 2 Laptops to Highbanks Society in Calgary

By electronic recycling association July 6, 2020

Part of what our clients love about the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is how they can choose the charities they would like their equipment to go towards. Garmin Canada reached out to let us know that the Highbanks Society in Calgary was in need of laptops for young mothers to attend school. After we received Garmin’s devices, we cleaned them up with a data wipe, installed an operating system and donated 2 laptops to support Highbanks Society’s vision of educated, confident, self-sufficient parents raising healthy, happy children.

At Garmin Canada, they create more than just products – they inspire solutions and innovations that change and shape how we live, work and play. Since their humble beginning as a tech start-up to becoming part of Garmin, they have always understood the importance of supporting innovation and helping their associates develop their careers. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, they’re located just 20 minutes outside the urban center of Calgary in Cochrane, Alberta. With over 100 associates, their diverse team of software, electrical and mechanical engineers work with Garmin offices around the world to drive research and development for their outdoor and fitness products. Check out this link for more information on current job openings!

 

“Highbanks Society provides residential and social service provision to young Mothers between the ages of 16-24 who are enrolled in school full time. We provide free psychological services and support our Mother-Led families with basic needs provision and case management. Highbanks was so grateful to receive a generous donation of a Garmin Vivomove Style smartwatch, which we were able to use as a raffle prize for sales of our “Mom Up” Covid Recovery Tee Shirt sales campaign. Thanks to the kindness of our good partners at Garmin we were able to provide this highly valued prize allowing us to raise over $1500,” said Krista Flint, Executive Director Highbanks Society.

 

Their Mother-led families receive deep support with affordable housing, case management, food security, budgeting, parenting and other daily living skills through the provision of group learning sessions and securing supports from a number of community partner agencies.

  • Parenting Skills: individual and group sessions with a trained parenting coach teach early childhood development tools and strategies.
  • Trauma Therapy: a registered psychologist supports young mothers to deal with systematic abuse and toxic stress.
  • Life Skills: a ‘Life-Wheel’ model of coaching to help young women identify and work towards goals in areas such as parenting, finance, education, emotion, cooking, nutrition and healthy relationships.

They see the potential in each person to discover and grow. While each resident ultimately navigates her own path to success, Highbanks provides a safe and supportive community to guide young mothers on their learning journey. Visit their website to learn different ways to provide support.

If your company is looking to lend new life to their old equipment consider calling ERA to help you with your IT asset disposal needs. Or book your pick up online. We can provide you with granular inventory reporting and certification of data security.