Donating Refurbished Computers to People in Need
HOW IT WORKS
- STEP 1 Someone Donates a Computer
- STEP 2 We Refurbish it
- STEP 3 Add Any Extra Equipment or Software
- STEP 4 Select Candidates in Need
- STEP 5 They Receive a Free Computer
WHO ARE WE?
We are Matt & Luke Byrne and our goal is to help people in need & reduce the impact of e-waste. As the owners of IT Management & Web Design company Com Connect, we are lucky enough to be in a position to achieve both these goals.
WHY DO THIS?
Years operating an IT Service provider has shown us that many, many perfectly good computers and laptops are thrown out each month.
Computer or e-waste has become a significant issue for our waste services. We feel that a great proportion of this potential waste can have its life extended.
The next logical step is to take these computers, refurbish them and find them a new home.
We don't sell the machines, and they are not designed to generate us income.
We donate these machines directly to needy people and families as well as through charities to ensure they actually make a difference.
WHAT WE DO
Our process is simple, someone gives us a computer that may appear not to be working or that they simply no longer have a use for.
We then do what we do best! We clean it, replace any broken parts, add an LCD monitor if it doesn't already have one and install all the software a person will need to get online and process office documents.
Finally we select a person or family in need from our list of candidiates and arrange for them to pick up the computer. Under certain circumstances, we are able to install the machine for them.
If you would like to donate a computer you may fill out the "Donate Form" and we’ll arrange collection or help you get it to us.
If you are in need or know someone who is in need of a computer, let us know through the online application form and we’ll be in contact.
Also, feel free to call us 02 9037 1594 or email help@reusefulproject.org to discuss donation.
THE LATEST NEWS
Reuseful in the Manly Daily! The response has been AMAZING! Thank you to everyone that donated. We couldn't do this without all the amazing support.
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with the growing size of the initiative. If you think you can help, call 9037 1594 or email help@reusefulproject.org
Three computers are just about to leave for a school in Sri Lanka. We are looking forward to receiving some photos of the kids using them when they arrive!
We have just launched the new site! hopefully this new site will help us connect even more computers with the right people. We would appreciate you sharing the link on Facebook and Twitter and help us spread the word.
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I know a lot of people who are in great need of computers, especially families with children at school. With most homework being computer oriented these days, a computer is a must have.
It’s great to see a program like this which not only helps people, but also prevents harm to the environment in the form of ewaste.
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Our little group works with families who are often facing difficult circumstances. It might be the loss of a job or an ongoing illness.
Having access to a computer can often make the difference between getting that next job and remaining unemployed.
DONATE A COMPUTER
Do you have a computer that you no longer use? Or maybe a computer you think is broken...
Simply fill out our contact form and we’ll take it off your hands! If you like, we will place a "donated by" sticker on the machine identifying you as the donor.
WE WILL CONTACT YOU
Fill out the form and we’ll give you a call or send an email and arrange for collection.
APPLY FOR A COMPUTER
Do you have a need for a computer and just can’t afford it? Or maybe you know someone who does...
If you fill out this simple application form, we will be in contact and let you know if we can give you a computer.
You can even apply as a charity or church - Help us find someone in need.
WE WILL CONTACT YOU
Fill out the form and we’ll give you a call or send an email to talk about your needs.
CONTACT US
- 02 9037 1594
- help@reusefulproject.org
- reusefulproject.org or comconnect.net.au
Project Reuseful/Com Connect
Suite 1E, 75 Old Pittwater Rd
Brookvale NSW, 2100
