In this podcast episode, Matt and Sue discuss their collaborative partnership to do good in the city and support the homeless community through the repurposing of surplus tech to enable those sleeping rough and experiencing homelessness to stay connected.

Matt shares his work with "It Takes a City," a charitable organisation addressing homelessness in and across Cambridgeshire. He openly shares his personal journey of sofa surfing as a young man, highlighting the lasting impact of homelessness. "It Takes a City" originated from a 2018 summit and has evolved to provide shelter, dignity, and coordination of resources, ensuring everyone has a safe space to call home.

Sue, from a tech company, is working with "It Takes a City" through "Laptops 4 Learning," repurposing surplus tech from businesses with high safety standards and reduce landfill and to aid the homeless. Their innovative and collaborative partnership has resulted in providing numerous phones, laptops and tablets, addressing digital exclusion for the homeless community.

The podcast emphasises the transformative power of technology, offering connectivity and potential employment opportunities for those facing homelessness and sleeping rough. Both speakers stress the need for wrap-around support and city-wide community involvement in comprehensively addressing homelessness. Their personal motivations stem from their own life experiences, underscoring the importance of collaborative and aligned efforts to make a positive socail impact and helo improve lives.