We use our skills, volunteer labor, and your old technology to make a real difference
Headquartered in New Jersey and founded by technology and education leaders, Give Technology has created a model of giving which is essentially free to the donors, provides valuable skills for the recipients, utilizes no paid staff, and gets incredibly useful technology into the hands of those who need it most. 100% of equipment, monetary, and in-kind donations go directly to fund programs which help our recipients. We have no paid staff, so our only overhead costs are associated with the upgrades needed to repurpose our donated inventory. We want every penny to go toward helping those in need.
Get in touch with us to talk about giving us your old technology, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to let us know what you would like to donate and when and where we should pick it up. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) registered charity and all donations to us are 100% tax deductible as charitable contributions. Please see your tax advisor to determine the specifics of your tax situation.
Contact
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Community Outreach
businessess
Many companies replace their computers on a three-year cycle. These relatively new computers still offer excellent performance for our recipients. Even a five-year old computer can offer excellent performance. Companies typically do not donate these computers for two reasons: concern about proper deletion or destruction of data, and IRS rules which dictate a five-year amortization schedule. Give Technology solves both problems. We will either securely destroy all data or remove all hard drives before the computers leave your site. By donating today, your company can receive an immediate tax deduction for the current book value of your assets. Don't keep them in a box in the storage room until they are written down to zero. We offer a safe place to donate used equipment, supplies, and products which are no longer needed.
Schools
Schools often pay a third-party scrap or recycling company to remove old technology. Give Technology can save the school money by collecting and picking up old technology free of charge. In return, students who are in need of technology in their homes can benefit from refurbished and upgraded donated devices.
Many schools are moving towards a "bring your own device" model, which can place an undue burden on some families. Students are often assumed to have access to a computer and Internet at home, creating a potential for poor performance and avoidance of assignments for those who are unable to complete electronic work. Give Technology solves this problem by providing computers and informing families of low-cost Universal Service Fund subsidized Internet access programs. Students and families are invited and encouraged to participate in Give Technology provided online and in-person training.
religious organizations
Religious organizations are full of those who give selflessly. Give Technology provides an opportunity for religious leaders to reach out to their entire organization, or to individual families, in order to impact their extended community through giving. Religious institutions are encouraged to place a collection box for used computers, phones, tablets, etc. in their facilities. Give Technology will pick up the contents periodically and work with religious leaders to identify those who would benefit from our programs.
Youth organizations are encouraged to hold drives to collect technology as part of their community service efforts. Youth are also welcome to participate and learn how we repair, upgrade, refurbish, and reuse technology. We are a 100% volunteer organization that needs help from the community to accomplish our goals. We look forward to working with you!
Individuals
Some people are fortunate enough to purchase the latest computer and phone every year. Others would be thrilled to have any phone or computer at all. If you have an "old" computer stored in a closet or an "old" phone in a desk drawer, think about the impact that technology could have on someone else's life. Give Technology offers a place to donate your "old" technology because it is "new" to those in need.
We encourage all individuals to spread the word about Give Technology by sharing our website and mission with your friends, neighbors, family, co-workers, and those in your civic and religious organizations and clubs. Contact us to volunteer!
government
Government bodies often pay a third-party scrap or recycling company to remove old technology. Give Technology can save the entity money by collecting and picking up old technology free of charge. In return, citizens who are in need of technology to re-enter the workforce can benefit from refurbished and upgraded donated devices.
Government agencies and municipalities are frequently unsure how to properly dispose of their old technology. We will either securely destroy all data or remove all hard drives before the computers leave your site. Give Technology offers a place to donate used equipment and supplies which are no longer needed.
“Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.”
“We are not to throw away those things which can benefit our neighbor. Goods are called good because they can be used for good: they are instruments for good, in the hands of those who use them properly.”
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.”