Project Refurb
Digital Independence, Inc. is sponsoring Project Refurb:
The purpose?
Project Refurb will provide families with low income, or new-immigrant status whom have not been exposed to computer technology their own refurbished computers at no cost.
Why refurbished?
The computers we will build are going to be just like the ones you can get in stores. Obviously they may not meet the same technical specifications, but realize that this project is only a gateway into the technological realm.
How does this project work?
Digital Independence will host this project with many other partner organizations. The goal is to have connections with larger organizations who will donate their computer(s) waste to us when say perhaps they receive computer upgrades throughout the organization. Digital Independence will take the donation(s), refurbish them, and then pass it along to another community partner organization . The community partner organization can be schools, or other organizations that are in contact with families with low income, or new-immigrant status. Donations will also be given directly to families or individuals.
How much will this project cost?
As you may already know, Digital Independence, Inc. is a non-profit organization and hence, money is necessary for sustainability. Any donations towards Project Refurb will help Digital Independence continue to provide service to our community, whether in the form of volunteer support, cash, or computer hardware.
How can I help?
Project Refurb is not as simple as it sounds. To build refurbished computers, we are going to need used computer parts! And lots of them! If you have an old computer lying around, even if it doesn’t work, shoot us an email or call us and we can schedule a meeting. All donations will help us out tremendously in making this project a success. Better yet, if you are part of a larger organization, any word that you can pass throughout your organization will be greatly appreciated.
We are hoping that Project Refurb will be a success, and your help is greatly appreciated!
PS. Keep your eyes open for an upcoming blog post. We plan on having a public computer refurbishing drive event soon!
Illustration by Mino Thongsavatdy