Mustard Seed Ministries refurbishing computer equipment donated by Smith County
Mustard Seed Ministries refurbishing computer equipment donated by Smith County By Erin Wides | May 4, 2021 at 6:27 PM CDT - Updated May 4 at 6:27 PM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Since the start of the pandemic many students have struggled to get devices to help with remote learning and assignments. This week the Smith County Information Technology Department donated more than 150 computer and technology items to the Mustard Seed Ministries.
The ministry began 19 years ago as an educational ministry for seniors but soon grew into more. Karen Jones is the pastor and program director at Mustard Seed and said, “In a normal year we usually have a need for about 600 computers. Last year because of COVID and so many kids were at home doing schooling, we did over a thousand computers. That’s a little bit of a press for us, it was a challenge.”
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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - This week the Smith County Information Technology Department donated computer equipment to Mustard Seed Ministries. They got 96 desktops, 33 laptops, 38 monitors, 15 printers, six scanners, two Switches, and three iPads.
Dr. Karen Jones, founder and president of Mustard Seed Ministries, said the nonprofit dismantles and reassembles the equipment and donates them to school children who do not have computers. They’ve gotten the donation for many years, but it’s helped fill a large need during the pandemic.
Jones said many college students need laptops due to online classes. She says volunteers work many 12-hour days trying to keep up with the demand.
Smith County donates over 100 computers to Mustard Seed Ministries Dr. Karen Jones, founder and president of Mustard Seed Ministries, stands with volunteers (from left) Stan Moore, Joe Cuthbertson and Bill Caldwell. (Source: Smith County) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | May 3, 2021 at 3:03 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 3:03 PM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Smith County donated surplus computer equipment this week to Mustard Seed Ministries that will be refurbished and given to local school children.
Dr. Karen Jones, founder and president of Mustard Seed Ministries, received the donation from the Smith County Information Technology Department. Items included 96 desktops, 33 laptops, 38 monitors, 15 printers, six scanners, two Switches and three iPads.