Free computers for low income families, free used and recycled computers, used computer hardware, free PC’s, computers for the classroom, free computers for the disabled, very cheap computer and so on is what you will find is this list I created for you. While not everyone can afford to buy a computer, they have become an important part of education and society making them essential for a household to have.
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There are now many organizations that offer free computers to low income families and to people with disabilities. Please keep in mind for most programs like these you must first qualify by proving your income and other requested paper work as well as what the computer will be used for.
Since these programs are not just offered up to people with low income, and it’s seems to be some big secret that many people don’t know about. I decided to search high and low to find all the resources I can to help families in need obtain a good working computer. Programs likes these should not be kept a secret.
Please take a look at the list below and let me know if any links are not working. This way I can fix them. If you know of any places that give computers to schools, low income families, non profit organizations and people with disabilities? If so please share below and I would be happy to add it to my list. I will continue my search regularly and add more as I find them.
PLEASE NOTE – Some programs offer FREE computers and some offer very cheap computers! Please take the time to do research and contact these programs. Everything you need is below. All you have to do is contact them. No one will just hand you a free computer because you say you are low income and in need. You must qualify and fill out the proper paper work like everyone else. Please keep in mind some programs may require you to be referred by government agencies or school such as: Family Services, Social Services, school counselor and more. Just read the requirements they have listed and go from there to work on getting the computer.
Nationwide:
Project Reboot offers very low cost computers to those in need that qualify. Computers are $25. These are desktop computers systems which is a standard system that works well for homework, resumes, email, internet browsing, etc. Click here to learn more, and find out how to apply.
Connectall.org [Formally known as interconnection.org] offers discounted computers and internet for low-income families and students. Computers start as low as $99. Click here for more information.
Free Computers for Low-Income Students is another list I created that has more places for students and individuals.
Jump On It Program was started by The On It Foundation for students. Both of these programs offers computers for free or very low cost. The On It Foundation is a national 501[c ][3] public non-profit organization that offers FREE computers and computer training for low income families that have students in students in grades K-12 that attend a public/home school and reside within the United States. That can also provide proof of low-income, such as document of Medicaid, SSI, TANF, GA-U, DSHS support, free or reduced school lunch , or proof that you earn less than $23,800. The Jump On It program is to help families and students that do not qualify for their free computers. This program allows them to purchase a very low-cost computer with their free low cost layaway computer purchase program.
- Click here for The On It Foundation
- Click here for the Jump On It Program
With Causes recycles, refurbishes, and fixes computer equipment for reuse to benefit many families in need, nonprofits and educational causes. Click here to request help. DO NOT CALL!
FreeCycle is an online network a nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own town! This would be a great way to get a free computer for your family. Membership is free. Sign up by finding your community. www.freecycle.org
Komputers 4 R Kids has many volunteers helping to build no longer wanted and broken computers. That then turns around and donates them. www.komputers4rkids.com
CFY.org offers a Digital Learning Program that provides those who are eligible with training for teachers, students and their parents along with a free broadband-ready home computer loaded with educational software and 24×7 bilingual help desk support. National nonprofit organization cfy.org.
Computers With Causes goal is to provide refurbished computers for an educational, or future learning program. Apply Now or donate today. They ask that you please DO NOT call them , just simply fill out the application, as their phone lines are dedicated to “accepting” donations. Please respect this request. www.computerswithcauses.org
Recycle The World allows you to take freely or give freely. You can share items you no longer need with people who need them. This site lets you shop for a free computer or others goods you may need. Just head on over to their site and make sure to register and they will email you a password. Next sign in with your password and from there you can post items you no longer need and find the ones you do. If there is an item in particular you really need or want, just post about it in their wanted items section. This program seems to be every state. www.recycletheworld.org
World Computer Exchange donates used refurbished computers to groups who have become their Partners. Partners can be NGOs, government ministries, schools, orphanages, libraries, youth centres, telecentres, universities & entrepreneurs. Computers from World Computer Exchange are only for public settings to help connect more youth in developing countries to the Internet at low cost. www.worldcomputerexchange.org
Computers For Learning [for schools and nonprofit ONLY] transfers excess Federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations, giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. computersforlearning.gov
Accelerated Schools has no link to click instead a number to call. Accelerated Schools has a computer loan program for families. Which means you CAN’T keep the computer, but instead they will loan it to your family. But first you must submit a $100 deposit that they will return to you once you return the computer. This program may or may not be nationwide. For more information about this computer loan program you can call 1-800-SCHOOL3 or call 1-800-724-6653.
California:
Computers For Classrooms provides working computers to only families who can’t afford one. This can be determined by whether they receive any of the following: Medicaid, Free or Reduced lunch, Financial Aid Recipients, persons receiving disaster assistance through the Red Cross, Section 8 Housing and more. For qualifying families they also give a free checkup to computers you already have. This program may only be for California residents. www.computersforclassrooms.org
Computers 4 Kids California – I am not sure if this is part of the other programs for C4K. This one is for the California area www.c4kca.org.
Computer Recycling Center donates refurbished computers to qualified programs serving the community with social justice and public benefit such as: C.A.S.A, Foster Youth, Health and Human Services disabled homebound elderly, and Public School Teachers for their classrooms. California area. Click here to find out how to apply www.crc.org/apply.
Adaptive.org offers qualifying residents in San Diego County who are low income and disabled or seniors [65+] with free computers. This is a California program. www.adaptive.org.
Computers for Classrooms and Families Program– students, parents, community members are welcome to come earn a FREE computer from Computers for Classrooms, Inc. To earn a computer they must be willing to work 50 hours helping to refurbish computers. This is a great way to learn more about how computers work and earn your own computer at the same time. This program is based in California. Click here to read all about the program www.chicousd.org.
SmartRiverside’s Digital Inclusion Program [YOU MUST Live in Riverside, CA] offers low-income families a free computer. To qualify, you must live in Riverside, have an annual family income of less than $45,000 and take a free eight hour computer training class in English or Spanish. Participants must first complete a free 8 hour training class to receive their free computer. Please click here and go to the bottom of the page for thier contact information to sign up.
CompuTech for Humanity [North Hollywood, CA] CompuTech for Humanity was founded to bring computer technology access to low-income handicapped individuals and low-income families with children. Click here for more information. Apply here.
Florida:
Alachua FreeNet Recycling Program redistributes used and refurbished computers to organizations and individuals with special needs who have no other access to computer resources and the internet. This is a Florida program. www.afn.org
Illinois:
Computer Banc offers cheap refurbished computers from $60 to $120 to Illinois residents. Find out more here computerbanc.org.
Kentucky:
Computers 4 Kids Kentucky – I am not sure if this is part of the same program above but here is this one located in the Kentucky area www.connectkentucky.org/what_we_do/computers_4_kids/.
Louisiana:
Computers for Louisiana’s Families Program offers low-cost refurbished computers with a Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System and additional software pre-installed. If you qualify for our CLF program, the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council can help! www.computersforfamilies.org
CACRC – Laptops 4 Kids [Baton Rough, LA] offers students in the Baton Rough, LA area $90 Laptops for kids. Laptops come with Windows 7 and a 1 year warranty. Click here for more information. They also give discounts to Seniors, Vets and Law Enforcement. Just click on thier “Community Programs” tab to check out each program. CACRC provides low cost refurbished computers to nonprofit, seniors, low income families for $75 just click here, veterans and others.They also provide non-profits with electronic equipment at very low prices as well as technical support.
Minnesota:
PC’s For People has locations in multiple cities in Minnesota and each office distributes computers differently. Cities are: St. Paul, Mankato, Grand Rapids and International Falls. They provide personal computers and education to people who have limited experience with technology due to social, physical and/or economic circumstances. www.pcsforpeople.com
Michigan:
WherEverGodWills.org offers free computers to students in 5th grade through College who are unable to buy a computer and need one. To qualify they must work 10 hours of Service to their community. Grand Rapids Area West Michigan area. www.wherevergodwills.org
Missouri:
WITS offers free electronics and school supplies, also available on a first come first serve basis on Saturday’s. They offer also Desktop computers starting at $50 with Windows & Open Office. Laptops computers starting at $100 with Windows & Open Office. Computer/Laptop Repair Starts $30. For more information call 314-382-165. www.witsinc.org
New York:
Computers for Children offers Buffalo City Mission area low cost reconditioned computers from $99 and up in their thrift stores. This helps give computers to children. www.computersforchildren.com. 701 Seneca Street, Suite 601, Buffalo, NY 14210 Email:
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10-6 pm
North Carolina
United Way of the Greater Triangle, NC If you have someone trying to help you that is a tax exempt, nonprofit organization, educational institution, or government program that provides a technology assistance program to its local residents they can apply for a low cost computer for you from United Way. You cannot apply personally to this program, they must do it for you. These are not free. Click here.
Micrecycle Rochester New York offers free and low cost refurbished through Micrecycle Computers for Education Back-To-School Promotion. For more information email:
GE Elfun Computer Rehab of Schenectady Inc [for schools and nonprofit ONLY] donates free computers to schools and nonprofit organizations who cannot afford to buy new equipment. Schenectady New York area only. www.computerrehab.org
Oregon:
Free Geek is a Portland Oregon based program that offers free computers to volunteers and through their Hardware Grants Program. This program is in the Portland area. www.freegeek.org
Tennessee:
Computers 4 Kids Tennessee – I am not sure if this is part of the other programs above for C4K, but this one is for the Tennessee area //connectednation.org/blog/2011/07/29/327/
Virginia:
Computers 4 Kids Virginia –Charlottesville and Albemarle students in grades 7 through 12, who qualify for the federal school lunch program, are eligible to join their program. They emphasizes one-on-one mentoring and developing in-depth technology skills through project based learning and creative exploration. When students are not meeting with their mentor, they can access Computers 4 Kids’s after-school learning lab 5 days a week for homework support, educational workshops, and other structured activities. All students in the program are eligible to earn a free home computer system. www.computers4kids.net. This program is in the Charlottesville, Virginia area.
TCC Student Club offers computers to students and the community. You can apply for a computer by using the online application. You can also inquire about having your computer refurbished or repaired. For more information head on over to Computers4StudentSuccess.org the club’s web page. You can join the club, donate a computer, or recommend a student by contacting a club member.
Washington: [Seattle area]
InterConnection offers discounted computers for low-income families and students. Computers start as low as $99. If you do not live in Seattle, WA click here to visit the online store for discounted computers.
Wisconsin:
Computers For Families each school year distributes 600 computers in 28 South Coast elementary schools. Visitors are welcome to attend and share in the excitement as students and families receive their computers. //wp.sbceo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/release011317.pdf
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All Free ISP FREE Internet Access is the way to find a cheap or free internet access service provider in your local area.Quickly find all free internet service providers in your local calling area throughout the USA and Canada. www.all-free-isp.com
Everyoneon.org is a site to find low-cost internet, and free or affordable computers in your area. Just put in your zip code to find what’s available in your area. Free computers and other technology equipment also are available to eligible households. Eligibility can will determined by the programs in your area.
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