Franklin, WI – Advanced Wireless, Inc. (AWI), a provider of industry-leading mobility solutions that utilize rugged computers, wireless LAN networking, and barcode scanning and printing technology, will announce the donation and pending shipment of more than 800 site survivable Wi-Fi access points to the city of Irpin, Ukraine.
The donation is being made through AWI’s “Wireless Schools Initiative” grant program. The bulk of the access points will be installed throughout the Irpin school district, with the remainder being utilized in local government facilities.
The donation is being made in partnership with nonprofit organizations Friends of Be An Angel, Wisconsin Ukrainians and the City of Milwaukee. Milwaukee is a Sister City of Irpin, Ukraine.
Event: Press Conference to announce the donation of an entire WI-Fi network to the school district and city of Irpin, Ukraine, by Advanced Wireless, Inc.
Who: Darryl D. Morin, President & CEO, Advanced Wireless, Inc.
The Honorable Oleksandr Markushyn, Mayor, City of Irpin, Ukraine (Virtual)
The Honorable Cavalier Johnson, Mayor, City of Milwaukee
Anya Verkhovskaya, Board Chairperson, Friends of Be An Angel
Boris Nayflish, Milwaukee-Irpin Liaison
Halyna Salapata, President, Wisconsin Ukrainians
When: 9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024
Where: Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
At the press conference, the speakers will ask for southeastern Wisconsin business leaders to join them in supporting the residents in the Sister City of Irpin, Ukraine.
“This humanitarian investment will strengthen Irpin’s infrastructure, helping not only to facilitate learning among thousands of children of Ukraine, but assist families in communicating with their loved ones during this very difficult time,” Morin said.
To view a live streaming of the press conference, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81895225768.
