Collaborative Initiative Provides Laptops & Digital Resources to Wildfire-Impacted Families

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, City of Pasadena, Laserfiche, Human-I-T, LA DEAL, LA County Delete the Divide, and NAACP Pasadena came together to provide essential digital resources to wildfire-impacted families. The event, held at the Jackie Robinson Community Center in Pasadena, welcomed more than 400 residents affected by the recent wildfires, offering free laptops, hotspots, and digital support services to help them stay connected and rebuild their lives.

Alongside device distribution, attendees received technology literacy training and digital support services to assist with online applications, emergency aid, and job searches. Community resource tables offered additional recovery assistance, ensuring families had access to the support they needed.

“We appreciate IT leaders and organizations who have stepped in to make a difference.“ said Phillip Leclair, Chief Information Officer for the City of Pasadena. “Our goal is to provide laptops and hotspots to our Pasadena and Altadena community members affected by the wildfires,“

Additionally, companies like Lenovo and Robert Half contributed to the effort, along with organizations such as EveryoneON, Ketchum YMCA LA, World Central Kitchen, CORE. T-Mobile supported the initiative by providing hotspots to eligible households through its Project 10Million program.For more information or to support future efforts, please contact [email protected] or visit Human-I-T’s wildfire relief page.