[rtpnet-list] Computers

[Judy Hallman]

Hi Anthony,

One place to apply for computers is with Teaming for Technology (T4T), 
Triangle United Way. See their Web site at 
http://www.unitedwaytriangle.org/t4t/ or go directly to 
http://www.unitedwaytriangle.org/2004/t4t/receive.htm . If I remember 
correctly, Pines Community Center received some computers from T4T 
through one of our first Americorps VISTAs, Gena Harrington.

More options are listed at http://www.rtpnet.org/collections/recycle.shtml.
Gifts in Kind is listed there. I've heard good things about them, but 
have not used their services. Their Web site says: "Donated product is 
free, but it costs Gifts In Kind International to get the donation to 
you. To help absorb some of these expenses, we charge a low 
Administrative Fee that you pay every time you request a donation."

Judy Hallman (hallman at rtpnet.org, http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman)
Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/)
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Anthony Gachie wrote:

> Hi David Hinton,
> 
> My name is Anthony Gachie and I'm a volunteer trying to maintain a
> computer lab at Pines Community Center in Chapel Hill, (PCC)consisting
> of eight donated computers working off a router hooked to a hi speed
> connection.
> 
> About five years ago, Owing to the efforts of Judy Hallman, RTPNet
> volunteers generously helped wire PCC for a network. The low-income
> neighborhood kids have had a great time using the facility. Adults have
> also been using the lab to learn how to use computers and check email.
> This lab has been instrumental in revitalising the neighborhood and
> giving kids a venue to do homework among other academically related
> things. A lot of learning has transpired as a result of this simple
> establishment.
> 
> Now, however, most of the computers are really old and despite my best
> efforts, I'm having trouble keeping them up and running. Currently only
> one is able to crawl on the internet.
> 
> My question: Is there any chance we could get a donation of computers
> that will at least go online? I'm desperate because I don't want to lose
> our clientele of kids who might be tempted to indulge in less productive
> persuits in idle time. If we could just get our hands on eight computers
> (or fewer if you can't get eight), it would be greatly appreciated.
> Please help.
> 
> Anthony.
> Phone: 9196416737
> Pines Community Center
> 107 Johnson St. Chapel Hill, NC 27516.