FORT RILEY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation Homefront, in collaboration with CDW Government LLC (CDW-G), a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education and healthcare customers, today will present laptop computers to service members in the rank of private through sergeant and their families from the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley.
Troops rely on correspondence from family members during demanding deployments, and while many soldiers have access to email while deployed at remote outposts, including sites throughout Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation is often different for their families back home. The families of many soldiers beginning their Army careers are often not able to afford computers. As a result, they must rely on conventional mail, which can take weeks to arrive, or costly phone calls to stay in touch. Operation Homefront strives to support these American soldiers deployed overseas by linking them more effectively with their families through email communication and other electronic means using computers donated by sponsors such as CDW-G.
“We are grateful that through our continued partnership with Operation Homefront, we are able to honor the sacrifice of military families and help alleviate some of the stress they often feel when separated from their deployed family members,” said Brigadier General John Howard (Ret.), CDW-G Department of Defense (DoD) business development manager. “While email can never replace the presence of a parent or spouse at home, these laptops provide a vital connection to home when it is needed the most.”
CDW, named one of the nation’s best employers for military veterans by Military Times EDGE and named to G.I. Jobs’ Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® list, worked with Operation Homefront to donate the laptops to the soldiers and families at Fort Riley. Since its inception, Operation Homefront has delivered more than 5,000 computers to military families. Corporations interested in donating computers should contact the Operation Homefront (www.operationhomefront.net) National Office. Individuals interested in donating computers should contact their local chapter of Operation Homefront. A list of chapters is available here: www.operationhomefront.net/map.aspx.
“Although we can never take the sacrifice out of a deployment, we hope that the laptops will help improve the quality of life for our military personnel and their families,” said Amy Palmer, chief operating officer for Operation Homefront. “Without the means to afford computers, many soldiers and their families must wait to hear from one another, which can affect morale on and off the battlefield. However, with the help of CDW-G, many families of deployed soldiers can now communicate daily, easing concerns of worried loved ones.”
About Operation Homefront
A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 5,000 volunteers across 25 chapters and has met more than 430,000 needs since 2002. A four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator, nationally, 94 percent of total revenue donated to Operation Homefront goes to our programs. More information is available at www.OperationHomefront.net.
About CDW-G
A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW LLC, ranked No. 32 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies, CDW Government LLC (CDW-G) is a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education and healthcare customers. The company features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company’s solutions architects and engineers offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include notebooks, desktops, printers, servers and storage, unified communications, security, wireless, power and cooling, networking, software licensing and mobility solutions.
For more information about CDW-G product offerings, procurement options, service and solutions, call 1.800.808.4239, email cdwgsales@cdwg.com or visit the CDW-G Web site at CDWG.com.