Modernizing Our Systems through the Community Services Recovery Fund
Step 1: Secure data wiping
Your data security is our first priority. Each donated device undergoes a thorough data wiping process, ensuring all personal information is securely erased. This is the critical first step in preparing any device for its next life.
Step 2: Repair and upgrade
Next, our skilled volunteers and staff assess and repair the donated tech. Whether it’s replacing a faulty hard drive or upgrading the RAM, we breathe new life into old gadgets. Our goal? To make each device as good as new as possible!
Step 3: Software installation
Once the hardware is set, we install a new operating system, and load it with free and open-source software. This not only keeps the cost down but also supports the broader community by using readily available, free resources that maintain excellent functionality and security.
Step 4: Finding the computer's new owner!
The final product is a refurbished computer, ready to empower someone in our community, whether it’s a student needing a reliable device for school, a small business, or a local nonprofit enhancing their digital capacity. Through your donations, we're not just saving the environment; we’re facilitating essential digital access and helping bridge the digital divide.
Join us in turning e-waste into functional prized possessions. Donate your unused tech today and be a part of sustainable change in our community. Learn more about donating used tech at: https://www.freegeektoronto.org/tech-reuse
