Thanks in large part to a donation from the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation, Steps to HOPE will be setting up a new computer system very soon.

Computers currently in use at the shelter offices and thrift store are outdated and mismatched – ranging from donated computers to computers purchased several years ago – most of which are using incompatible and outdated software programs. New networked external drives will eliminate duplication of file updating and make sharing files easier, thus saving the small staff valuable time.

This new computer system will support client database and other applications soon to be required by the state in order to remain in compliance with grant mandates.

– article submitted by Debra Backus, Steps to HOPE