(GDN) -Free computers were given to students in Wayne County to have access to virtual learning. On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Operation Unite Goldsboro distributed desktops at the Dillard Goldsboro Alumni Building.

Founder, Mark Colebrook, says the donations are in collaboration with several organizations including Kramden Institute of Durham, Southern Bank of Goldsboro and the Dillard Goldsboro Alumni and Friends.

Patricia Burden, Board of Education for Wayne County Public Schools, Dr. Carol Artis, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Ken Derksen, Executive Director for Community Engagement and Student & Family Support were in attendance.

Colebrook says this distribution brings the total to over 400 computers donated to students in Wayne County. He says another computer distribution event is planned for the upcoming school year.