Crusoe Donation Funds Disability Resources, Inc. Purchase of New Box Truck for Community Shredding Program

ABILENE, TX — November 13, 2026 — Crusoe, the industry’s first vertically integrated AI infrastructure provider, and Disability Resources, Inc. (DRI) today announced a $75,000 investment from Crusoe to fund a new commercial box truck for DRI’s secure document destruction enterprise. The vehicle replaces an aging fleet asset, ensuring the long-term continuity and reliability of DRI’s primary vocational training program in Abilene.

Founded in 1987, DRI provides lifetime care, vocational training and education for adults with intellectual disabilities. Its document destruction business gives residents paid work and essential job skills, while providing secure shredding for businesses, agencies and individuals across the Big Country area. Today, 46 DRI residents work in the business. DRI’s current box truck is 17 years old and near the end of its service life, and without a replacement, those jobs would be at risk.

The new truck will let DRI’s crews continue on-site pickup and shredding for customers. DRI expects the truck to be in service as soon as next month (December 2026).

“For the people who live at DRI, a job is about so much more than a paycheck. It’s a source of pride and gives them the opportunity to learn new skills, serve their community and be part of a team. This truck keeps that work going,” said DRI President and CEO Steve Brown. “We’re grateful to have a neighbor like Crusoe, who understands what this means to our residents.”

The DRI gift is one of several local contributions Crusoe is announcing as it nears the opening of its new Abilene office in Heritage Square. The office will give residents a permanent place in town to meet the Crusoe team, ask questions and discuss community priorities. According to a DCOA analysis, Crusoe’s flagship AI data center campus in Abilene is expected to drive more than $1 billion in local economic impact over the next 20 years. It will also generate nearly one-third of the city’s and up to one-quarter of Taylor County’s current budgeted property tax revenue once fully built out to fund schools, emergency services, water infrastructure and roads.

“Strong community partnerships begin with supporting the organizations that make Abilene special,” said Erica Hall, Community Engagement Liaison for Crusoe. “DRI’s vocational programs create meaningful, dignified opportunities for their residents every single day. We are proud to support their mission and ensure their team has the reliable equipment they need to continue serving the Big Country.”

Businesses that need secure document destruction, and community members who want to support DRI, can contact Trey Breeding at 281-761-4022 or visit driabilene.org.

About Disability Resources, Inc.

Disability Resources, Inc. (DRI) is a nonprofit planned community in Abilene, Texas, that provides lifetime care, vocational training and education for adults with intellectual disabilities on a 170-acre campus. Serving the Big Country since 1987, DRI helps residents live full, productive lives. Its vocational programs include a document destruction business that gives residents paid work and essential job skills. Learn more at driabilene.org.

About Crusoe

As the AI factory company, Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. The company provides a reliable, scalable, cost-effective, energy-first solution for AI infrastructure. By harnessing large-scale energy sources, building AI-optimized data centers, and delivering a powerful AI cloud platform, Crusoe empowers its customers and partners to build the future faster. Learn more at crusoe.ai/about/communities.