PCs for People Illinois

PCs for People Illinois is excited to be a part of Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant (Chicago, IL)! Mostly you know us as the non-profit that comes into your business, college, or other organization to remove decomissioned computer equipment however we are taking this opportunity to collect household computers and other electronics. PCs for People Illinois is ready to refurbish your old computers and distribute them to low-income individuals and families. This option is even better than recycling as you're extending the useful life of these items—a win-win for the environment and folks who need them! Below is a list of items we will be collecting. Be prepared to take home anything that's not listed below. Accepted Items: - Desktop or laptop computers - Phones - TVs and monitors (no CRTs) - Computer accessories (i.e. keyboards, mice, speakers) - Printers - Hard drives & other computer parts - Power cords & cables - Servers & networking equipment *items can be in any condition; new, used, broken Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:00 AM  3:00 PM The Plant (Chicago, IL) 1400 W. 46th St. : Chicago IL 60609

PCs for People Illinois is excited to be part of the Forest Park Public Library Sustainability Fair on Saturday Sep 28, 2024. Please stop by to drop off your "retired" computers and other electronics. Low-income households will be able to learn more about low-cost computers and internet service. Details at: https://lnkd.in/gFDFkEYe #sustainability #digitalequity

Thank you to Alliant Credit Union for organizing and staffing an electronics collection event! Alliant Credit Union members and community members filled the PCs for People truck with computers and other electronics to benefit our digital equity mission. #digitalequity #sustainability #corporatesocialresponsibility

The Joyce Foundation supports the development of policies that improve the quality of life for people in the Great Lakes region. They focus on today’s most pressing problems while also informing the public policy decisions critical to creating opportunity and achieving long-term solutions. The Joyce Foundation went above and beyond their usual good work when they contributed their “retired” computer equipment to PCs for People.  We picked up their computers and we will delete the data, refurbish the computers, and distribute them to low-income recipients. Thanks to The Joyce Foundation! #digitalequity #digitaldivide #sustainability

Thank you to the management and tenants at 200 West Madison Street in Chicago.  They collected “retired” computers and other electronics to contribute to our digital equity mission at PCs for People. After we securely delete all data, we will refurbish as many computers as possible and distribute them to low-income households. Thanks for your support 200 West Madison Street! #digitalequity #sustainability #digitaldivide

PCs for People Illinois is hiring for the role of Community Impact Manager in our Cook County location. Details of the role and a link to apply are at: https://lnkd.in/g3ky4QXs Please share this opportunity in your network.

A huge thank you to Alicia Jackson and the amazing team at Chicago Ridge Public Library for their incredible effort in collecting nearly 2,000 lbs of computers and other electronics for PCs for People! We will securely delete all data and refurbish as many computers as possible to distribute them to low-income households. Your contributions make a significant difference in bridging the digital divide! #digitalequity #sustainability #digitaldivide

We would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Pickens-Kane Moving and Storage for their generous contribution of computer equipment to PCs for People. Their support plays a crucial role in bridging the digital divide and empowering individuals and communities with access to technology. By contributing desktop computers, laptops, and other computer hardware, they are helping us provide essential resources to those in need, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in our increasingly digital world. Thank you Pickens-Kane Moving and Storage for being a vital partner in our mission to promote digital inclusion! #DigitalInclusion #Sustainability #CorporateSocialResponsibility

PCs for People is excited to be a part of TechChicago Day on July 25. Please stop by our table to learn more about how we turn “retired” corporate computers into home computers for low-income families. Free registration here: https://lnkd.in/g39aQHX8 #TechChicagoWeek2024 #TechChicago #Corporatesocialresponsibility

Thank you Discover Financial Services for your partnership! Learn more about our partnership at: https://lnkd.in/gKG5xKaZ