Vans Donates 320 Computers to Los Angeles High School Students

Vans is continuing its philanthropic efforts with a new donation to underserved high school students of Los Angeles. The footwear company has partnered with the Los Angeles School of Global Studies and the nonprofit organization EduCare Foundation to donate Chromebook computers to all of the institution’s students. On April 10, every student from 9th to 12th grade received a free computer. A total of 320 Chromebooks were handed out. Vans distributed the laptops through an in-person event where Steve Van Doren, the son of Vans founder Paul Van Doren, was in attendance. Along with the Chromebooks, the students were given handwritten messages that expressed encouragement and support. Additionally, Vans gave out shoes and other goods for the students to take home to their families. Vans donates laptops to Los Angeles high school students. CREDIT: Vans CREDIT: Vans The Los Angeles School of Global Studies (LASGS) is a high school located in Downtown Los Angeles that implores an unconventional take on teaching. The school’s educational approach to learning is based on “environment that engages a culture that empowers, outcomes that matter and technology that enables,” according to the school’s website. Of the donation, Christian Quintero, Principal of the Los Angeles School of Global Studies said in a statement: “Donations

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