Nationally recognized information security expert CIAN, a Peoria based company, will be collecting used and new laptops for the troops. CIAN will be sending the computers to JDS Computers, a non-profit who will refurbish them and send them to military units overseas. CIAN will also be encouraging those who don’t have a laptop to give but want to help to send monetary contributions to Any Soldier®.

As a service disabled Navy veteran, Steve Hope, owner and CEO of CIAN, says that the supporting the troops is a cause near and dear to him and his company.

“Our company’s heart is really with this cause,” Hope said. “A large percentage of the employees in our Peoria office are either former or current members of the military. We know how hard it is to be far away from family for long periods of time. Each laptop is given to a unit in a combat zone and the soldiers in the unit can use them to keep in touch with loved ones and family at home. “

“As a team we are strongly committed to helping those who serve our country including active duty personnel, veterans and organizations such as Any Soldier® and JDS Computers who assist current and former military members.”
Hope says as in the past, his company will also continue sponsoring the Peoria Chiefs’ “Salute to the USA” ball game each summer.

“We work with the Chiefs to provide tickets to the military and honor someone who has contributed to the support of our military. This past summer we honored Ron Ball, a readjustment counselor from the Veteran’s Administration for his work helping veterans get acclimated to civilian life.”

Hope says there is an opportunity for everyone to join together to help our troops whether or not they have a laptop to donate.

“CIAN will be donating both new and used laptops and we will be asking those in the community especially businesses and schools for their old equipment and any new laptops they wish to provide.”