Greetings Mr. Phil Shapiro, We as non-profits find that to be the case, that so many who receive goods or services from non-profits are reluctant to be identified due to the stigma sometimes attributed of being labeled low-income. They are tremendously happy and express gratitude/appreciation, they even will volunteer to show this, but do not wish to be named, let alone photographed or videoed. We usually ask to use first name or first name and initial in any testimonials, in which there is a comfort in that once we explain that our ability to help them or others comes from funding sources, grantors, or sponsors knowing that there is an impact and services are needed and appreciated.
However, we as non-profits are always eager and excited to share the feelings of accomplishment or joy we see happening after a training completion or equipment recipient receives technology, it is only natural when you see the mission being fulfilled one person at a time or one family at a time. Take care! Sincerely, Angela Pruitt, Board Chair Closing The Digital Gap (CTDG) (517) 485-7581 Ext. 701 On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 2:42 PM Phil Shapiro <[email protected]> wrote: > > A kind and wise soul in our community pointed out to me that people who > are recipients of donated computers might not feel free > to decline a request to make a thank you video to the donor. A thank you > photo, email, or no communication at all might be the right choice > for that person. > > Instrusions on privacy need to be very carefully avoided -- to honor > the dignity of all community members. > > My earlier email was insensitive to this. > > phil > > -- > -- > Phil Shapiro, [email protected] > http://www.his.com/~pshapiro/briefbio.html > http://www.twitter.com/philshapiro > http://www.his.com/~pshapiro/stories.menu.html > > He/Him/His > > "Wisdom begins with wonder." - Socrates > "Learning happens thru gentleness." > "We must reinvent a future free of blinders so that we can choose from > real options." David Suzuki > > -- > To change the way your receive these messages, please email > [email protected] > > For more information on NDIA's Privacy Policy, please visit: > digitalinclusion.org/privacy > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NDIA Affiliates and Friends Listserv" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/a/digitalinclusion.org/d/msgid/listserv/1918127295.14454901.1596393750154.JavaMail.zimbra%40his.com > <https://groups.google.com/a/digitalinclusion.org/d/msgid/listserv/1918127295.14454901.1596393750154.JavaMail.zimbra%40his.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA0MDguMTk5MzUyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovLzIwMjBjZW5zdXMuZ292L2VuL2hvdy10by1oZWxwLmh0bWw_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPTIwMjAwNDA4bXNkdnpzMWNjZHRhbmwmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.LCKg85tiDQIBnBsBEWt6ozJZiTTcUhJr0SzDsqIe3Ws/br/77201738676-l> ------- <http://www.ctdg.org/> *Closing The Digital Gap (CTDG) **Headquarters*: 809 Center St., Suite 7B / 8B, Lansing, Michigan 48906 *Lansing Office *Phone/Fax Line: (517) 485-7581 *Detroit Office *Phone & SMS: (313) 367-1850 Email: [email protected] -or- [email protected] <[email protected]> *Website*: www.closingthedigitalgap.org *Closing The Digital Gap (*CTDG) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated, since year 2002 to present providing computer training, computer ownership & access to the internet for ALL.* CTDG *will be* celebrating 20 years *as a* Training *Provider *& 18 years as a Nonprofit *in the Fall 2020. -- *SHAPE YOUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE, **RESPOND TO THE CENSUS * *Online: www.my2020census.gov <http://www.my2020census.gov/>* *By Phone: (844) 330-2020* [image: Spread the Word About the 2020 Census] <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA0MDguMTk5MzUyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovLzIwMjBjZW5zdXMuZ292L2VuL2hvdy10by1oZWxwLmh0bWw_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPTIwMjAwNDA4bXNkdnpzMWNjZHRhbmwmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.LCKg85tiDQIBnBsBEWt6ozJZiTTcUhJr0SzDsqIe3Ws/br/77201738676-l> ****IMPORTANT **** *The info or document(s) attached to this email is intended to be privileged and confidential information only, for the use of individual(s) or entity named herein. If you're not the intended recipient(s), you're hereby notified that any dissemination, printing, distribution or copy of this message and/or document(s) is strictly prohibited. If you've received this email transmission in error, please notify sender by reply e-mail & delete any & all copies and/or attachments from your system immediately. Unless you have expressed written approval from CTDG's Board any attachments or info contained in this email is considered proprietary info & should not be shared outside of the individuals copied in the email or sent. **Thank you in advance for your adherence & cooperation in this matter it is much** appreciated & warranted.*
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