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  • Closing the Digital Divide: How Maine Businesses Can Donate Devices and Make a Difference

    Every day in Maine, people miss medical appointments, fall behind in school, lose job opportunities, and lose touch with family — not because of a lack of willingness, but because of a lack of a working device. A stolen iPad. An old laptop that can’t run modern software. A smartphone that just isn’t enough. In […]

  • Maine Workforce Development Compact

    • Date: March 19, 2026
    • Category: News

    give IT. get IT. joins the Maine Workforce Development Compact — Because Maine’s Workers Deserve More   For more than two decades, Information Technology Exchange, doing business as give IT. get IT., has been committed to strengthening Maine’s workforce. From the beginning, our work has centered on a simple but powerful belief: when workers have […]

  • Build IT: Maine Kids Build Computers & Close the Digital Divide | give IT. get IT.

    How a Maine nonprofit’s innovative program turns STEM education into real-world impact When children at the Alfond Youth and Community Center in Waterville started assembling desktop computers, something remarkable happened. These young people, ages 8 to 12, weren’t just learning about technology, they were creating pathways to opportunity for families in their own community. This […]

  • give IT. get IT. Earns Candid Gold Seal of Transparency in 2026

    • Date: February 12, 2026
    • Category: News

      We’re proud to announce that give IT. get IT. has earned the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency for 2026,  joining a select group of nonprofits committed to the highest standards of accountability and openness. What is the Gold Seal? Candid awards Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Seals, with organizations earning a higher rating by […]

  • Password Security and Online Safety: Best Practices for 2026

    In today’s interconnected digital world, your passwords are the keys to your online life. From banking and healthcare to social media and work accounts, strong password practices aren’t just recommended—they’re essential. Here’s your comprehensive guide to creating secure passwords and staying safe online in 2026. The Foundation: Creating Strong Passwords Use a Passphrase, Not Just […]