You’ve just upgraded your business’s technology. Now what do you do with all the old computers, tablets, and other devices piling up in your storage closet?
These electronics can feel like a nuisance, but they’re actually a valuable resource that can help solve a major problem. Instead of contributing to environmental waste or risking a data breach, your surplus tech can help bridge the digital divide in Maine, empowering individuals and strengthening our economy.
In a recently published MaineBiz article, Jessica Perez, Digital Equity Manager at the Maine Connectivity Authority, explains exactly how a business’s unwanted tech can become a powerful tool for good. Perez highlights the importance of the Maine Tech Share campaign, which aims to refurbish 25,000 electronic devices for Mainers struggling to access the internet.
The full article provides a clear roadmap for businesses to securely and sustainably donate their electronics to those in need.
Thousands of Maine residents lack the devices they need to access vital services, education, and job opportunities. By donating your old computers and tablets, you’re not just clearing out space; you’re providing the tools for veterans to access telehealth, students to complete remote learning, and rural residents to find employment.
Read the full article in MaineBiz here to learn more about the Maine Tech Share campaign and how your business can get involved.
Learn how to donate your devices here.
As a non-profit organization, we at give IT. get IT. owe it to our clients and supporters to apply the overwhelming majority of our resources toward connecting people in need with the technology they require to fulfill their dreams. Digital inclusion is the “get IT.” side of our organization. Our dedication to it doesn’t leave much money for advertising to connect with the businesses throughout New England we depend on to “give IT.”
