Kids, Cops & Computers

2012 – 2013

“About Us” (in 2 minutes)

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Fifteen years ago without a home computer you were part of the digital divide.

Today without a home computer, you can’t even do homework.

Kids, Cops & Computers

• Kids, Cops & Computers provides brand new laptops and Internet access (if needed) to financially deserving kids in Toronto

• Our community-directed program is delivered by Toronto’s School Boards and Police

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Kids, Cops & Computers

• Selected kids attend annual fundraiser at Hockey Hall of Fame

• Contests (4 per year) for engagement• Scholarships for community involvement

• Alumni “mentor” opportunities

• Local leadership initiatives

• Brand-new laptops provided• Free Internet (if needed) until high-school graduation • Lead & Learn sessions conducted by police (six)

• Computer assignments (two)

• Discounted laptop repairs post 1 year warranty

• Inspiration event (at end of first-year)

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Kids, Cops & Computers participant T’yanna with Constable Cheryl Tomlinson-Thompson and Deputy Chief Peter Sloly

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Police Endorsement

“One day an opportunity walked through my door... Scott Paterson had an extraordinary idea, an idea that

was going to make a difference in a lot of young people's lives, an idea that was going to give young people in our city an opportunity to realize their full

extraordinary potential...the police service (has been) involved in that initiative for all of the past 15 years.

Such an opportunity, such a difference it has made.”

-Bill BlairChief of Police

Toronto Police Service

Six Year Plus Involvement• 304 kids were selected for the Program in 2011 / 2012 bringing our current active kids to over 1,000

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Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Earning ComputerLead & Learn Sessions (Cops)Inspiration EventOwned ComputerContestsComputer SupportScholarship OpportunityAlumni Program

Post Graduation

Program Life Cycle

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Current Kids: 1,020Lifetime Kids (from 1998): 1,416

• Levels the digital playing field

• Improves grades

• Better police-student relations

• Increases online safety & cyber-bullying knowledge

• Increases community involvement

• Increases self-esteem

“My family was experiencing financial difficulties and we could not afford paying for Internet service. I would have to ask a classmate to research for me or I would spend a few hours at the library near my school. It was becoming a continuous struggle to keep up in class.”

- Joshua D.Student

59%of the kids we help live below the poverty line.

Impact

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Results

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Survey Data: 2011/2012 Program year

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Yes

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Don't Know Self Esteem93% of teachers believe the Kids, Cops & Computers improves participating students’ self-esteem

Police Relations85% of participating students found the police interaction beneficial

Community Involvement78% of participating students volunteered above and beyond their 40 hour requirement

School Grades80% of educators with access to student marks attest that Kids, Cops & Computers improves student grades

Testimonials

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Nicole F.Student

“This has really help me to understand more about bullying and how police officers do so much for us and that we should thank them more often.”

Anjali P. Student

“My marks have really increased a lot and I feel very proud of myself. My parents are proud of me and the marks I'm getting and we'd like to thank Kids, Cops & Computers for giving me this computer.”

Shan B.Parent

“If my child didn't have this computer, he probably would not know about today's technology or tomorrow's technology. He would not be a marketable person in the business world, without knowledge on technology. Sadly, I couldn't afford the systems of today. That's when KCC came in, this was really beneficial for me and my family."

Heather L.Educator

“The students feel part of something special receiving a new computer.”

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• Every year the School Boards select a different mix of schools to participate in the Kids, Cops & Computers program.

2012/2013

17 schools

School Locations

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Benefits to Corporate SponsorshipSocial Contribution

• Provides a tangible example of your company’s commitment to leveling the digital playing field and protecting kids from cyber bullying, Internet predators etc.

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Visibility• Print: quarterly newsletters, event sponsorship ads, annual reports, program brochures etc.• Website exposure • Events: sponsorship for Annual Celebrity Sports Mixer fundraiser, Inspiration t-shirts

Complete Media Pass Through Rights• Documentaries on community impact• Showcase scholarship winners• Student reflections on Kids, Cops & Computers

Thank youfor considering

a contribution or sponsorship

Together we can make a difference!

www.kidscopscomputers.org

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