The Need is Greater Than You Might Think Every year, we receive over 6,000 requests for computers from families and individuals across Maine and New England. While we’re proud to fulfill approximately 2,000 of these requests annually, that means thousands of people who need technology to access education, employment, and wellness resources are still waiting. […]
In the holiday season, we focus on the joy of giving. While traditional gifts like toys, gadgets, or cozy (ugly) sweaters are cherished, another kind of gift carries transformative power: donating old technology. By giving the gift of opportunity through tech donations, we can profoundly impact individuals, families, and communities while addressing pressing issues […]
Learn about how we recycle technology: At Give IT Get IT, we partner with corporations, non-profit organizations, and our local communities to ethically recycle and repurpose technology. Through these partnerships, we reduce e-waste and provide essential access to digital tools. Here’s how our process works: Corporate and Community Partnerships We collaborate with businesses, […]
E-waste recycling, also known as electronic waste recycling, is the process of collecting and processing electronic waste (e-waste) for the purpose of recovering valuable materials and minimizing environmental impact. E-waste includes many electronic devices, such as computers, laptops, smartphones, televisions, printers, etc. At give IT. get IT., we play a vital role in this […]
Learn how a teacher helped her student with disabilities get a computer for continuing education with the support of give IT. get IT. Susanne Isteero personifies kindness and a deep desire to help others. As a Special Education Teacher based in Midcoast Maine, Isteero works with teens through a program called Bridges, which supports students […]