Helping the needy get nerdy since the beginning of the third millennium.
Ever thought of yourself as a philanthropist? You can help support recycling, computer education, getting computers into the hands of the needy, Free Software, reuse, and fun by supporting Free Geek. Plus, since Free Geek is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit, your donation is tax deductible
Computers help us in many ways, but two problems remain: obsolete computers create thousands of tons of waste each year, and yet many, many people still lack the resources to own a computer so they may take advantage of all this new technology has to offer.
Free Geek points these two problems at each other to solve them both. We accept unwanted technology, test and rebuild it, and give it to those in need in exchange for some of their time and energy. This way, a volunteer who works 24 hours to earn a computer from us is also helping to solve the global problem of e-waste overflow.
Our volunteers do much more than work 24 hours to earn a free computer. They form the backbone of our organization. They build the computers, tear down the parts to be recycled, teach others, and participate in upper-level decision-making. They make it so we can cheaply and efficiently work to solve the problem of e-waste and the digital divide while creating a welcoming, fun community.
FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not for profit community organization that recycles used technology to provide computers, education, internet access and job skills training to those in need in exchange for community service.
In the Adoption Program, volunteers work 24 hours at our facility. In exchange for their work, Free Geek gives them a rebuilt computer, a class on how to use it, and a year of free tech support.
In the Build Program, volunteers learn about computer hardware and Linux software. If these volunteers build 5 computers for Free Geek, they may take the 6th home with them. Builders produce the computers which are earned by those in the Adoption Program.
While volunteers help make it work, many individuals and organizations benefit. Since Free Geek currently puts about 2,500 computers back into reuse every year through our Adoption Program, Hardware Grants Program, and our Thrift Store.
How You Can Get Involved:
See if there is a FREE GEEK affiliated organization in your area.
Donate to Free Geek.
Source: Free Geek.
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