Transforming Communities Through Technology: A Case Study on H&R Block’s Partnership with Digitunity
Learn how H&R Block is creating lasting change through donating retired computers.
H&R Block and Digitunity have joined forces to expand digital opportunity and computer ownership in hundreds of communities, resulting in the donation of over 94,000 technology items since 2020. This case study reveals the remarkable impact of their collaboration, sharing actionable insights for organizations looking to create social impact through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
What You’ll Learn in the Case Study:
- H&R Block’s Approach to Tech Donations
How H&R Block aligned its device refresh strategy with its Make Every Block Better initiative and ESG goals - Secure and Compliant Donation Processes
How Digitunity’s Corporate Concierge Donation Services ensured data security while maximizing social impact. - Community Impact by the Numbers
See how donations impacted over 444 communities, delivering 34,480 computers and enabling job search, remote learning, and digital skills. - Actionable Steps for CSR Leaders
Gain insights on creating meaningful social impact by repurposing retired technology through responsible and scalable donation practices.
"Our collaboration with Digitunity has enabled us to turn retired technology assets into valuable tools for empowerment and digital inclusion. We hope our journey can inspire other organizations to explore similar initiatives that drive both social impact and corporate responsibility" -H&R Block’s Chief Information Officer, Alan Lowden
The case study illustrates a proven model for:
- Reducing e-waste and promoting sustainability
- Addressing the technology gap in underserved communities
- Advancing digital opportunities through innovative partnerships
About H&R Block and Digitunity
H&R Block’s Make Every Block Better initiative drives social impact through innovative partnerships. Digitunity helps more people own computers by shaping and strengthening the systems that make it possible.
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Through individual and corporate donations of technology, we work every day to help ensure that everyone can thrive in our digital society. Digitunity partners with 1500+ nonprofit organizations to distribute new and refurbished computers.
This original research commissioned by Digitunity shows that internet access and use increases rural economic and community development. The purpose of this brief is to raise awareness of the difficulties rural communities face when trying to address the device ownership issue.
We envision a world where anyone, in any community, can obtain a computer, free from barriers to ownership. Through integrated, sustainable systems, we are working to create long-lasting solutions that ensure access to the tools people need to thrive in a digital society.