GetConnected - Boston Community Computers

A Boston Area Social Justice, Social Action, 
and Social Assistance Project

Helping people bridge the technology divide

Introduction

In our society today, computers represent a primary division between mainstream and marginalized. There are of course other divisions - race, gender, etc. - that can marginalize people. But not having easy access to a computer and the expertise to use it effectively makes it almost impossible to perform both mundane and complex necessary tasks in our society: creating a resume, finding and applying for jobs online, filing taxes, even making medical appointments (with covid questionnaires).

There are thousands of families and individuals in the Boston area who lack any computer equipment - either desktop PC or laptop. Even the most basic computer system - even a refurbished one - with operating system and word processing software is typically far out of reach of these families. Buying used equipment online is still expensive and chancy as well - you never know when it's going to break - and shipping costs are usually very high.

GetConnected - Boston Community Computers - is attempting to bridge that technology divide, by providing high quality refurbished computers and printers with long term replacement warranties for a very low cost, and the training - through simple user guides, videos, and online classes - to empower people to use them effectively. Since 2015, more than 600 of these computers have been delivered to low income individuals and families, and our goal is to greatly expand and accelerate this work.

Donation Request

We are looking for monetary donations as well as donations of operational computers (laptop, desktop, mini-tower, tower, tablet, Chromebook), printers, new/sealed printer cartridges, and other accessories (monitors, keyboards, mice, switches, routers, cables, power adapters, etc.).

GetConnected - Boston Community Computers is a project of the Adbar Women's Alliance, a non-profit (501c3) non-governmental organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Please use the PayPal donation button or contact us at the email below if you would like to make a direct donation to us.

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GetConnected - Boston Community Computers
https://www.bostoncommunitycomputers.org
bostoncommunitycomputers@outlook.com

Adam Frost - Technical Director
adamfrost@computercareandlearning.com
617-522-1049
Roslindale, MA

Keywords: Social Justice Project, Social Action Project, Social Assistance Project,
Empowerment, Computer Skills Training, Computer Equipment Donation, Printer Donation