Charity Donates Laptop to Assist Virtual Learning During Pandemic

Leesburg, VA — Nonprofit Hearts of Empowerment is working with 2 children-focused organizations, Youth for Tomorrow and Excellent Options, in order to increase access to learning material for children during this devastating pandemic.

With the help of Hearts of Empowerment and the Leesburg Cares Act Grant, 30 new laptops have been donated to the organizations and made accessible to these children to assist in their academic progress. Since the start of September 2020, many curriculums have been shifted to virtual learning programs as an adjustment to COVID-19. With virtual learning increasing in popularity, the laptops are an attempt to strengthen engagement and encourage growth among the youth.

For many in leadership positions today, the same core values that are taught to the youth remain deeply embedded, as they experience the many stages of life. Correy Faciane, Founder and CEO, of Hearts of Empowerment, used to be a part of the 2012 Club, now known as Excellent Options. The group was geared toward the development of young and successful black youth in the Leesburg area. This particular group was started by Briar Woods High School (Ashburn, VA) parents around the time Correy Faciane and his fellow classmates began middle school.

Interestingly enough, the 2012 Club is now run under the Excellent Options program, to which Faciane feels why this campaign is of high importance. As he recounts, access to appropriate learning opportunities through programs of this nature allowed him to close the achievement gap, gain necessary work habits for higher education, and access to successful role models within the community.

“It is extremely uplifting and validating for a former Club 2012 member of Excellent Options to reach back an gift the organization that provided to him a network of support and resources. Excellent Options is grateful to Correy and Hearts of Empowerment for the chrome book donation for our students and programs that seek to eliminate the nationwide academic achievement gap.” - Ms.Gabrielle Carpenter, Excellent Options Founder & CEO, M.ED and Author.

To find out more about this campaign, please visit https://heartsofempowerment.org/

Hearts of Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping other charities raise awareness for their mission and maximize their fundraising potential through event planning and strategic marketing.

Youth for Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing children with a safe, healthy and motivating academic environment that encourages intellectual and spiritual growth, academic excellence, and character development. They firmly stand by their belief that each student is unique and deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Excellent Options is a organization based out of South Riding, VA specializing in impactful child development and building strong foundations through positive adult mentorship.