Annual Benefit Report Year 2024
We are a purpose-driven organization that believes digital and technology companies can and should do more to create a positive impact in society.
Get Lagos Now is a results driven, reliable team of experts that takes a 360 approach to your digital success locally and globally since 2010, while staying dedicated to helping make an effective impact on the elevation of local homelessness. 5%+ of all in-cash and in-kind donation of all business profits will continue to be donated to local non-profits yearly. E-RecylingPDX.com
B Corp Certified – We’re a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. We make legal, financial, decisions, and actions required to consider the impact Get Lagos Now makes on the decisions of our workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment using our business as a force for good.
BCFG Certified – Our aim is to maintain a culture that aligns with the Benefit Corporation philosophy. Benefit Corporations for Good assessed our values and performance to ensure we’re operating within the standards of a Benefit Corporation. Our authenticity, accountability, messaging and diversity is high. Overall, we are in alignment with the principles and operate with the best interests of our employees, customers, communities and the environment.
In-Kind Donations
In 2024 the 5th Annual E-Recycling PDX Event was held at the non-profit Rose Haven, on Sept. 7th from 10am – 4p. More details can be found at both E-RecyclingPDX.com.
In 2024 we’re happy to announce that Rose Haven received 3 I-pads and 3 cellphones.
Raphael House received 4 Laptops and 1 Chromebook . All refurbishing was completed by Strategic IT – a Windows certified IT company in Portland, Oregon.
Blanchet House received 3 laptops and two I-Pads to Blanchet House to be given to residents in the process of job search efforts and staff as needed.
New Avenues for Youth received 6 laptops to be given to youth in the process of job search, educational efforts and staff supply as needed.
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Testimonials
Angelique* has been taking classes for some time and her computer broke. She needed a computer to be able to complete assignments. She’s able to keep working toward completing her degree with a donated computer. Raphael House resident recipient.
“Thanks to a donated laptop an employee of Blanchet House could participate remotely in professional development training. Improving their access to technology kept them from missing out on learning important skills to better serve our clients.” —Blanchet House Staff
Thanks to you, survivors like Amara* are busy planning their futures.
More than 13 years ago, Amara came to live in our emergency shelter with her three children, just days after giving birth. Amara worked hard to rebuild her new life as a single mom, and with support from her advocate, connected to long-term, stable housing.
After moving into a safe apartment of their own, Amara and her children continued to connect with Raphael House through our Advocacy Center – accessing ongoing services, weekly support groups, and family activities. Over the years, our advocates were able to help Amara in winning full legal custody of her children, receive a work permit and driver’s license, and start a small business of her own.
Just last year, Amara finally received her US residency card, paving her way to applying for permanent citizenship. Her residency card will also allow her to return to her home country, and visit her mother for the first time in over 24 years – and she is working to renew her children’s passports, so that they can plan the trip together as a family.
Your generous gift of an HP laptop and clothing is making a difference here, and funding transformative programs so that survivors like Amara can thrive. Thank you for helping us envision a brighter future, where change like this is possible for the families we serve!
Warm wishes,
Emmy Ritter, MSW (she/her)
Executive Director
(503) 243-5119
Cash Donation & Equipment Donations
19.6% of total company profits were donated to local non-profits in both cash and new technology donations.
Volunteerism & Board Leadership
Volunteer Hours – The Get Lagos Now Team had a total of 87 hrs. in volunteerism recorded supporting Portland, Oregon non-profits. Currently the Founder & Managing CEO, Michelle Lagos, also serves on the Blanchet House – Board of Directors.
Volunteer Driving Miles – The Get Lagos Now Team drove a total of 191 miles in volunteer miles in 2024.
