Over one hundred high school seniors in Florida who’ve endured the twin challenges of homelessness and hurricane devastation are about to receive a powerful boost in their journey toward graduation and beyond.
Thanks to a generous donation facilitated by Zakat Foundation of America, 125 Florida students will be gifted laptops to help them complete their schoolwork and pursue their dreams. The distribution is scheduled for Friday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Boyd Anderson High School, located at 3050 NW 41st St, Lauderdale Lakes. The date coincides with Eid al-Adha, a time of generosity and giving in the Muslim community.
The initiative is part of a continuing collaboration between Zakat Foundation of America and the HEART Program (Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team), which supports students facing housing instability. Many of the recipients are recent immigrants, navigating both displacement and the challenges of a new country.
“The biggest thing they gave me was hope — hope that I could still have a future, even when everything seemed impossible,” said CM, a Florida student separated from his parents and aspiring to study civil engineering.
A spokesperson from Zakat Foundation of America emphasized the broader vision of the initiative: “We’ve been responding to disasters in the U.S. for over 20 years — but we know recovery isn’t just about food or shelter. For these Florida students, recovery means a shot at college, in the future. That starts with a laptop.”
The laptop distribution aims to not only provide essential technology but also to instill confidence and a sense of possibility in youth who have faced immense challenges.
Those wishing to contribute to this life-changing effort can donate at the Zakat Foundation’s website under the U.S. Programs section.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with the correct number of laptops donated. There was an error in the initial information provided by Zakat Foundation.
