Helping Libraries and Nonprofits Upgrade to Windows 11 Public access to personal computers and high-speed Internet is essential across the Northeast U.S. For many people, libraries and nonprofit organizations are the only places they can reliably connect to the digital world—whether that’s applying for jobs, doing homework, managing healthcare, or staying in touch with family […]
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 […]
To help close the digital divide in Maine, the Maine Connectivity Authority has launched the Maine Tech Share program, a statewide initiative to provide refurbished digital devices to veterans, students, older adults, and low-income households. In partnership with Waterville-based nonprofit give IT. get IT., the program aims to source and distribute 25,000 tablets, laptops, and […]
At give IT. get IT. in Waterville, Maine, we believe everyone deserves access to reliable, affordable technology. Every refurbished laptop we place in someone’s hands represents a second chance—not just for the device but often also for its new owner. Maine’s weather, however, doesn’t always cooperate. The elements can be harsh on electronics, […]
At Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), access to technology has been a transformative force for nontraditional and low-income students striving to succeed in their academic and employment journeys. Thanks to the Opportunity Clicks Grant and community partnerships, over 70 students now have access to high-quality laptops and support—an invaluable resource in a time when […]
