HOW WE HELP

Our work is so satisfying because it changes people's lives by creating opportunity, both locally and globally. What's more, it benefits the environment, too. Here are a few of the ways we try to help:

Locally, We Offer:

• Computer training and education to low-income volunteers. Low-income volunteers gain valuable hands-on computer hardware training in our Seattle Learning Center while refurbishing second-hand computer equipment so we can ship it to underserved communities worldwide. More >
• Low-cost computer equipment to people in need. We offer low-cost refurbished computer systems to low-income people in our Seattle community. More >
• A way for people and businesses to safely and charitably dispose of their used computer equipment. We make it easy, too. More >

Globally, We Provide:

• Low-cost computers to underserved communities around the world. Providing computers helps create academic, professional and economic opportunity for people in developing countries. We upgrade our equipment to meet the particular needs of schools and nonprofit organizations. More >
• Free website design to nonprofits in developing countries. Through our network of virtual volunteers, we create websites, free of charge, for nonprofits in developing countries. We offer no-cost hosting and e-mail, too. More >

Environmentally, We Help:

• Promote reuse as an alternative to recycling. We extend the life of working computers by refurbishing them for reuse.
• Provide safe disposal for toxic materials contained in computer equipment. Equipment that can't be refurbished for reuse is recycled according to stringent environmental standards.
• Keep computer parts and equipment out of landfills. We work with local recycling experts to ensure that no parts or equipment end up in landfills.