Cardboard Project

“The board of directors receives the 990, reviews it and signs off on it.”

“The organization was a small organization in 2023 with about 75% of the funding coming in December. Being a small organization there was an informal process. However, in 2024 because of the funding and growth, a policy and procedure for review was implemented.”

“The board of directors reviews and agrees on the executive directors salary.”

“CARDBoard Project makes it available upon request via email.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Mobile Empowerment Popups: We offer this to other non-profit organizations for their events in Digital Deserts where online connection is needed. We provide and setup up to 30 laptops with WIFI broadband access for events of 2 to 4 hours. This allows the event organizers and their participants to connect to the internet to provide their services both directly via the laptops and by smartphones.”

“We introduce them to employment partners for job opportunities when they complete training. We remain engaged afterward to provide additional assistance and referrals on their path to self-sufficiency.”

“We do this by providing Laptops they can keep, 12-Month Data Plan, and 12 hours of Digital Skills Training aimed at those starting from zero. 2) We refer them to other vetted non-profit partner organizations who are experts in addressing the non-digital barriers they may have e.g. housing, healthcare. 3) We introduce them to employment partners for job opportunities. This in combination with a non-degree pathway opens the door to income opportunities and services on their way to self-sufficiency.Why is this important? 1) The Digital Divide is large: In Dallas alone, where we currently focus, there are 63,774 households that do not have access to broadband service (City of Dallas Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment, January 2024). 2) It has become a barrier to employment and advancement: The National Skills Coalition (NSC), in collaboration with the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank, reports that 92 percent of jobs require at least one digital skill, and that one-third of workers do not have the foundational skills necessary to secure employment (Closing the Digital Skill Divide, 2023). 3) This is urgent, as technology continues to advance with more opportunities and resources moving online. Those caught in this Digital Divide are falling further behind.”

“Our clients are in Digitally Disconnected Communities, Low Middle Income (LMI) individuals and families, single mothers, veterans, minorities, seniors, homeless and/or returning citizens looking for a new start.In 2023 over 283 Individuals were taken through our Virtual Resource Center.”

“Graduates of our program earn their laptop (with a backpack of accessories, such as earbuds, usb stick, mouse) and a 12-month data plan, empowering them to continue their skill development, as well as to find opportunities and services that are available to them.In 2023, 195 clients participated in our Digital Skills Training program.”