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E2D
www.e-2-d.org/
E2D hires high school and college students to be lab technicians’ to produce refurbished laptops with new operating systems and unrestricted access to the internet. They provide these computers to families for a very low cost or for free. E2D works with dozens of other non-profit organizations and wrap-around agencies that also serve families with need, such as The United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and the Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless program. Lastly, E2D works with some corporate philanthropists to cover the full purchase price for a certain constituency or select group of recipients, like Charter/Spectrum does annually, directing free laptops to Charlotte’s home insecure populations.
Davidson
North Carolina
Interconnection
Interconnection
InterConnection is a Seattle based non-profit that has been working to bridge the digital divide since 1999. They do this through redistribution of refurbished computers. All of the computers they work with are donated, and those that cannot be reused are recycled and diverted from landfills.
In order to get this refurbished technology back into the community, they work closely with community organizations around the country who help get this technology directly into the hands of the community members they serve. They work with these organizations through internal programs, partnerships to facilitate technology distribution, and specific made-to-request orders from organizations. They also have an in-person store in Seattle and two websites where folks can purchase technology directly: InterConnection.org/retailstore is a site for the general public, and ConnectAll.org site is for qualifying low-income individuals, students, and nonprofit organizations where folks can find heavily marked down technology.
Seattle
Washington
Bridging Tech
Bridging Tech
San Mateo
CA
Tech for Troops
Tech For Troops
Tech for Troops is a 501c(3) Non-profit based in Richmond Virginia, dedicated to
empower veterans with computer, skills, and Information Technology (IT), providing workforce training, enabling and encouraging veterans to apply for jobs, get online training, start business, manage their VA benefits, and connect with family and friends.
T4T supports Veterans in confronting the lack of a computer and the lack of the skills needed to effectively use that computer by collecting and refurbishing laptops and other devices and providing the refurbished equipment, along with training, to Veterans in need for low or no cost.
Richmond
Virginia
We Care Tucson
We Care Tucson
We Care Tucson is a Tucson-focused nonprofit. They collect used technology, sort the donations, refurbish what they can, and recycle what they can’t use.
They offer a low-cost computer program to the economically challenged, and sell their other refurbished electronics to the general public.
WCT also offers rental of durable medical equipment, which people can borrow for a minimal administrative fee, plus they provide free medical supplies for those in need.
Tucson
Arizona
Closing the Divide
Closing the Divide
ClosingTheDivide (CTD) is a student-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide through a variety of initiatives. Their initiatives range from donating computers to underprivileged families, to providing coding classes to thousands of students, to diverting e-waste from landfills.
They implement these initiatives through two avenues: e-waste collection and digital literacy promotion. Through their e-waste program, they recycle or refurbish used devices to help the environment and create a new supply of devices to donate. They also provide free coding classes taught by high school students to use skills and inspire passion in local youth to follow a career path in the emerging STEM field.
San Jose
California
Connect Lake County
Connect Lake County
Based in northern Illinois, ConnectWaukegan is an initiative of the Waukegan Community Broadband Taskforce, a public private collective impact effort focusing on underserved communities in Lake County. Through digital inclusion work, ConnectWaukegan is committed to the activities necessary to ensure that all individuals and communities, including the most disadvantaged, have access to and use of information and communication technologies.
By utilizing the Digital Navigator just in time model, the ConnectWaukegan team helps community members register for the Affordable Connectivity Program, apply the benefit to an internet service provider, access technology support, and assess technology and digital skill building needs. ConnectWauekgan is currently exploring the feasibility of a fixed wireless solution (read their proof of concept here) and the Community Connection Center model as a means of providing resources to community members.
Lake County
Illinois
Urban Tech Hero
Urban Tech Hero
Urban Tech Hero takes young people in disadvantaged communities heading for a life of poverty, offers them best-in-class technical training at no cost, and helps them land tech jobs that suit their strengths.
Wilmington
Delaware
St. Paul Neighborhood Network
St Paul Neighborhood Network
Founded in 1984 to offer a media voice to underrepresented people, SPNN is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that has since grown to harness its unique media tools, digital communications expertise, and spirit of innovation to elevate community media arts to a new level, becoming a national model. SPNN improves community social, civic, and economic equity via the transformative art of media making and 21st century skill-building. Their mission is: to empower people to use media and communications to better lives, use authentic voice, and build common understanding. They utilize the power of technology to:
- Develop the personal and artistic expression of underrepresented people in media.
- Foster arts experimentation and collaboration among young people, emerging artists, and partners.
- Create meaningful connections between diverse arts voices and the broader community.
- Increase 21st century work-readiness skills of underserved youth and adults.
Saint Paul
Minnesota
Peer to Peer University (P2PU)
Peer to Peer University
Peer 2 Peer University (or simply P2PU) is a non-profit organization that facilitates equitable learning beyond institutional walls. Founded in 2008, P2PU has grown into a distributed community of educators, librarians, activists, policy-makers, and technologists. P2PU trains librarians and community leaders to facilitate learning in their neighborhoods, develops and curates open educational resources and software, and champions related causes including open education, digital equity, and public libraries.
San Francisco
California
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Technology System Solutions |
Technology System Solutions (TSS) is a non-profit organization committed to helping the under-resourced neighborhoods, and the organizations that serve them, have access to and use of information and communication technology. Premised on the belief that substantive, supported access to technology will be a powerful catalysts and incentive for all to pursue their life, education and employment goals, our mission is to ensure that all families regardless of income, have access to information technology and the capacity to take advantage of the academic, economic, and social opportunities that today’s technology affords.
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CompuCorps |
CompuCorps is a high-tech charity that seeks to benefit Canadian society by providing at risk groups (Aboriginal, youth, seniors and those living with disability) career and life skills training focused on access to technology (computers) and the internet. The organization runs three programs including; TechYouth, TechReuse and TechMentor. It was funded in 2000, has engaged over 250 IT volunteers, and it has contributed to over 100 charity projects supported by a dedicated team of members and volunteers. CompuCorps is also a registered Microsoft partner and refurbisher.
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Multonmah County Library |
Library, Portland
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Digital Bridge |
Digital Bridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting underserved communities with digital resources they would otherwise not be able to access or afford, turning technology destined for the landfill into tools of empowerment. They take used assets from local businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals to provide affordable technology to low-income households and non-profits. By partnering with local non-profits to set up computer labs, distribute computer, and provide affordable technology , they ensure that each project is sustainable and reaches those in need.
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Ed Tech |
Ed Tech of WNY is an all-volunteer organization based in Buffalo NY. We enrich the lives of children by improving access to modern computer technology. The organization sets-up and installs or configures reliable networks, WiFi, computers, smartboards, servers and other types of technology for community centers, schools, or non-profits. We have “Ed Tech Days” where we spend at least 8 hrs. on site replacing and improving the technology at the site.
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Helping Link |
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối works to empower Vietnamese-Americans’ social adjustment, family stability, and self sufficiency. The Computer Workshop is a program meant to teach adult and older clients the basic applicable computer skills necessary to advance towards job employment and increased language literacy. Our bilingual Vietnamese and English computer manual provides a comprehensive understanding of the basic computer functions and tips to becoming familiar with the computer programs. Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối will provide the essential resources and instruction to help you get started and become successful in mastering the computer skills you need.
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Seattle |
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Human IT |
At human-I-T our mission is simple; transform unwanted or inoperative technology into operational and educational tools for the millions in need. Striving to go beyond recycling by taking a progressive approach to E-waste management, vocational training and the Digital Divide.
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Learning to Be the Light |
Learning to Be the Light is dedicated to making sure that eligible students have the technological resources needed in order to succeed in today’s high-tech school environment
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PEC Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology |
People’s Emergency Center & Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology, http://cditech.org |
In February 2003 People’s Emergency Center created the Digital Inclusion (DI) program to help bridge the digital divide in West Philadelphia. Through DI programs, students of all ages develop the technology skills necessary for success in the 21st century. To accomplish its mission DI provides free courses in computer and internet literacy to local residents. Upon completing the course, qualified students may receive free or low-cost computers . Additionally, DI promotes viable, low-cost broadband internet access for the people it serves. The DI program uses a three-pronged strategy to advance information technology literacy: They offer free computer training at every level: Computer and Internet Class (CIC) takes adult learners through basic computer operations and OS concepts, internet navigation, email usage, MS Office applications, and the effective use of social networking applications. Tech St@rs (TS) is an after-school program for students from neighborhood elementary schools. It employs a proven web-delivered tech literacy curriculum along with interactive group projects to reinforce computer basics. The Teen Technology Network (TTN) offers West Philadelphia teens the chance to learn advanced computer skills and media training. Our programs offer the students the chance to develop or improve their command of computer literacy, financial literacy, multimedia productions and leadership skills. In addition, we provide “Pop-up” labs with tablets and netbooks to deliver workshops and open access in the classrooms or community centers. CDIT gives free computers to youth participants who successfully complete a TS or TTN training course and direct adult learners to local low-cost refurbished computer resources. CDIT promotes viable free and low-cost broadband options and informs participants on pertinent government services and community-based resources on the Internet.
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Tech Goes Home |
Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home helps bring computers, Internet, and training to those without, so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Tech Goes Home empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. TGH offers programs for people of all ages, including:
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