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.
Here’s what happens with those requests:
1,800+ direct requests fulfilled each year through our programs
3,000+ additional inquiries from people who either don’t qualify (based on income, goals, or state of residency) or learn they’re expected to contribute something—even if it’s just $50 for shipping
Thousands more who could benefit from our build IT STEM program, learning to build computers for families in need in their own communities
Our current resources allow us to serve about one-third of those who reach out.
All sponsorships go 100% directly to mission delivery. Our earned revenues and fundraised operational support sustain day-to-day operations, program development, and our get IT client services. Your sponsorship specifically covers the program participation costs—making these life-changing computers and education programs accessible to everyone who needs them.
Choose Your Impact
Sponsor a Family to ‘get IT’
$250 per family
We serve income and goals-eligible (education, employment, wellness) individuals and families in Maine and New Hampshire. We receive far more requests than we can sustain without gifts of support from the community.
get IT Participation Includes:
One-on-one participant goals and computer needs assessment
Delivery of a refurbished personal computer with warranty
Delivery follow-up by phone: introduction to the helpdesk, basic setup and user walk-through, explanation of support resources available, scams and fraud awareness overview, and an invitation to utilize helpdesk support anytime it’s needed
6-month and 18-month participant check-ins and outcomes assessment
This unique program brings STEM youth education and other experiential education groups into our process of building, testing, and distributing personal computers to local families in need.
These Projects Include:
At least one computer “kit” per learner containing all the parts needed to build a completely refurbished personal computer, plus our Linux Mint USB Software Imaging Tool and user instructions
Teacher class curricula and step-by-step instructions
Three two-hour class sessions:
Session 1: Introduction, parts identification, and general “how it works”
Session 2: Computer kit assembly and quality control
Session 3: Software installation, final testing, and distribution
Every computer created and distributed through this program comes with free access to our give IT get IT helpdesk for tech support and user coaching, ensuring recipients can be successful in their new digital pursuits
Program Benefits:
Hands-on technology education that inspires interest in technology and serves as a gateway to exploration of robotics, CAD, coding, and many other subjects
Community service engagement as youth (and other age groups) distribute these assets to families in need
Scalable impact with potential to reach thousands of learners building computers for their immediate communities
Every contribution directly supports our mission to bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for individuals, families, and future innovators in our community.
