- Help bridge the digital divide by providing FREE computer systems to schools and nonprofit organizations that cannot afford to buy new equipment.
- Extend the useful life of computers that are no longer wanted by businesses through REUSE rather than recycling them for scrap materials.
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Accept donations of computer equipment from GE, local businesses and individuals.
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Wipe the hard drives clean of all information and programs using Department of Defense conforming software.
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Evaluate nonworking equipment using specialized diagnostic equipment and software.
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Restore the computers to good working condition.
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Install a fully licensed Microsoft Windows operating system.
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Rebuild printers, scanners and other peripherals and provide them as fully installed system components to clients as requested.
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Donate the refurbished computer systems to schools and nonprofit organizations.
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An ongoing volunteer program of GE Volunteers. Started in 1993.
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A Federally recognized 501(c)(3) New York based nonprofit corporation.
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A Microsoft Registered Refurbisher.
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A qualified partner with the National Cristina Foundation.
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A member of Alliance for Technology Refurbishing and Repair (AFTRR), a nationwide network of computer refurbishers to promote technology reuse for schools and nonprofits who are in need.
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33 retired GE employees (with over 1000 years of GE service) who donate over 8000 volunteer hours annually.
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