Two desktop computer systems, complete with monitors, keyboards and software, were recently donated to the South Granville Senior Center. The contribution by T&T Creative Group, a digital marketing company in Raleigh, was presented to Senior Services Director Kathy May and South Granville Senior Center Coordinator Cheryl Carrier on May 20 after a tour of the new Creedmoor facility.
Derrick Thompson, founder of T&T Creative Group, noted that this donation was directly in line with the company’s mission to “bridge the technology gap that currently exists with far too many seniors.”
“As the world becomes more technology driven, our seniors who do not have certain benefits will be left behind,” Thompson said. “This partnership with the Senior Center enables us to continue to give back to our community, which is something that is near and dear to our hearts.”
The computers will be used to teach seniors how to set up email accounts, use the internet for tasks such as accessing health records and ordering medications, and for other needs. Classes will also be offered to help improve basic computer skills for the age 60+ population. An added bonus is that the new computer systems – as well as two Chromebooks included in the donation – will be available to seniors who may not have access to technology at home.
Creedmoor Commissioner Kechia Brustmeyer-Brown was instrumental in connecting Thompson with the South Granville Senior Center.
“Granville County Senior Services provides a sense of community, overall health and independence for senior adults,” the Commissioner said. “This donation will enable our seniors to gain simple, yet critical, technology skills. We can’t thank T&T Creative Group enough for their donation.”
The South Granville Senior Center is located at the newly-constructed Creedmoor Community Center, 144 Douglas Drive in Creedmoor. For more information about Granville County Senior Services, please contact Senior Services Director Kathy May at 919-693-1930 or at kathy.may@granvillecounty.org.
(Pictured is Senior Services Director Kathy May, Granville County Assistant County Manager Korena Weichel, Derrick Thompson of T&T Creative Group, Creedmoor Commissioner Keisha Brustmeyer-Brown, South Granville Senior Center Coordinator Cheryl Carrier, and City of Creedmoor Recreation/Event Coordinator Angie Perry. The new Creedmoor Community Center, home to the South Granville Senior Center, is located at 144 Douglas Drive.)