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"Words into Action" volunteers Caroline and Kevin dive into computer repair. |
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| There are some pretty amazing people who work at the Writers Guild of America. Some of these great folks recently volunteered to refurbish some of the Guild's outdated computers for donation to worthwhile organizations in the Los Angeles area. |
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"Words into Action" volunteers Caroline and Kevin dive into computer repair. |
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| Each week, after work, dedicated volunteers donated their time to this important project. Our group worked with a number of organizations that help kids explore self-expression through the written word. |
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Danan, sporting a new look. |
Helen is no longer at the WGA. We miss her. |
| From group homes to community centers, "Words into Action" has made a difference by making computers available to kids to help them in developing their literacy and computer skills. |
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Pat says she knows nothing about computers. |
Me, mere seconds before almost being electrocuted. |
Randall now works at WGA, East. |
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Kevin, Caroline and Danan try to act as though they have no idea their picture is being taken. Hey, they're volunteers, not actors. |
"Words into Actions" Recipients To Date |
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Mid-Valley Youth Center |
Van Nuys |
2 computers |
Keniston House (Group home for teens) |
Los Angeles |
2 computers |
Gardner House (Group home for teens) |
Los Angeles | 1 computer |
| Acts for Children | Bloomington | 2 computers |
| Boys & Girls Club of Echo Park | Echo Park | 4 computers |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica | Santa Monica | 3 computers |
| St. John's Children Center | Gardena | 2 computers |
| Good Shepherd Mother-Child Rescue | Los Angeles | 3 computers |
| Centro Latino de Educación Popular | Los Angeles | 2 computers |
| Rosemont Children's Center | Los Angeles | 3 computers and 1 printer |
| Children's Bureau of Southern California | Los Angeles | 2 computers |
| Patterns (Behavioral Health Services, Inc.) | Hawthorne | 2 computers |
| Brownson House Community Center | Los Angeles | 2 computers |
| People Who Care Youth Center, Inc. | Los Angeles | 2 computers |
| Harambee Christian Youth Center | Pasadena | 2 computers and 1 printer |
| Semillas del Pueblo | East Los Angeles | 4 computers |
| South Central Prevention Coalition | South Central | 4 computers, 13 monitors |
| Total equipment donated | 40 computers, 2 printers, 13 monitors |
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Our project has also been the recipient of generous donations from individuals. We'd like to thank Jerry Lazar, Patricia Tobias, Laura Krehbiel, Mark Tang, Julienne La Fleur, Alex Stein and Angela Kirgo for their gracious donations of computer equipment to "Words into Action."
