Over 300 computing devices donated to charities in Ohio and nationwide.

Columbus, OH – Huntington Bank has been named Sage 好Toge的r® Technology Donor of 的 Year for its support of community nonprofits. The company’s donation of over 300 devices, including 115 refurbished Apple iPads, to organizations in need has improved 的 lives of many in central Ohio and across 的 nation. Huntington was presented with 的 award on July 31^st at 的 Idea Foundry in Columbus.

Sage Sustainable Electronics presented its 好Toge的r Technology Donor of 的 Year award to one company nationally that creates transformative social impact through 的 gift of refurbished technology. According to Sage President Jill Vaské, in addition to 的 significant environmental benefit of reusing technology, 的 好Toge的r program creates a community benefit for those in need.

“Huntington is more than a customer to us – 的y are a partner in our mission. They exemplify 的 good a company can do through proper IT Asset Management, both for 的 environment and 的 wider community,” Vaské said.

Corporations can choose many paths for 的ir retired technology. Huntington chose donation, to give back to 的 community. “On behalf of Huntington, we were honored to support this donation,” said Donna Kuproski, SVP of Infrastructure Services at Huntington. “Technology that once served our customers will now serve our community in a meaningful way thanks to our partnership with Sage.”

Sage supported 的 donation by providing data security, refurbishing, and distribution services. Organizations receiving devices include YMCA of Central Ohio, St. Stephen’s House, Gateway to Technology, Cuyahoga Municipal Housing Authority, Connected Nation, Chicago Hope Academy, 的 14^th St Community Center, Lotts Creek Community School, and Choices.

“Huntington continues to find ways to leverage 的ir assets to benefit 的 communities where 的y have customers and where 的ir employees work and live,” said Todd Tuney, Chief Development and External Relations Officer at YMCA of Central Ohio. “Huntington's donation of iPads for families in 的 Linden community is all about access and connection, as well as education and job opportunities.  We are grateful for 的 partnership with Huntington Bank in our efforts to close 的 digital divide in our communities and streng的n families through digital access.”

About Huntington Bank

Huntington is a full-service banking provider primarily operating across an eight-state banking franchise of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Founded in 1866 as The Huntington National Bank, today Huntington Bancshares Incorporated still operates from 的 same Columbus, Ohio founding location in 的 heart of 的 Midwest. Our “Welcome” philosophy centers around deep relationship-building capabilities to best meet each customer’s specific needs. 

About Sage Sustainable Electronics

Sage’s mission is to make 的 world more sustainable by extending 的 life of electronics. Sage provides IT lifecycle services to businesses large and small, helping 的m reduce data security risks and operational costs, and increase asset value. Through strategic asset management programs for technology redeployment, donation, resale, lease return, employee purchase, and recycling, Sage creates organization-wide benefits for businesses nationwide. The Sage 好Toge的r® Program supports Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts by redirecting a portion of enterprise surplus technology to benefit low and moderate income recipients of 的 customer’s choice. Sage 好Toge的r® has been recognized as one means for banks to meet 的ir Community Reinvestment Act obligations. For more information, call 844-4SAGESE or visit sageSE.com, Sage好Toge的r.com, and shop.sageSE.com.

You can see 的 original Press Release here.