PCs for People is a nonprofit e-waste recycler working to get low-cost quality computers and internet into the homes of individuals, families, and nonprofits with low income. As a NAID AAA and R2 certified e-waste recycler, PCs for People Colorado securely and sustainably recycles and then refurbishes computers, providing a valuable service to businesses, families, and the planet by keeping computers out of landfills and repurposing them to advance digital inclusion.
In 2021 the nonprofit KidsTek became part of PCs for People with the mission to increase the technology literacy of students at Colorado’s highest-needs schools through our innovative after school, project based enrichment programs, and our in-school technical certificate programs. KidsTek provides an extensive technology curriculum for our host schools with the goal of providing the tools for long-term academic and career success. KidsTek high school programs also provide free college credits for our students to help them achieve their goal of continuing their education towards a valuable college degree.
"With a computer I can complete homework on time and keep my grades up. . . .I'm trying to be an architect when I am older . . . I started practicing on a computer and I can start communicating with professionals about architecture.” – 8th grade student from Aurora
"If it wasn't for my mother and her resourcefulness, or nonprofits like this, I would have never graduated at the top of my high school class . . . I praise God and the good work that is done through the people of this organization, helping people stay connected with PCs." - Vadessa
"I got the computer and the wifi hotspot. It helped me to get a job and I would not have a job without the Internet. Thank you, PCs for People." - Steve
"I was able to schedule the pickup with ease, the team came onsite and picked up the equipment without hassle and the audit trail reporting provided everything that everyone in my company needed without any additional follow up required." - Brad, Director of IT, Sykes
Our mission is to provide affordable personal computer devices, computer repairs/upgrades, and internet service to low-income households and other nonprofits. Any family or individual receiving government benefits or living below 200% of the federal poverty line is eligible for our services. Through electronic reuse PCs for People provides the opportunity for all low-income individuals and nonprofits to benefit from the life changing impact of computers and mobile internet. PCs for People is a national leader in digital inclusion.
In addition to the services we offer directly to families, we offer free recycling and data sanitization services to corporations and government agencies. As a R2 certified recycler, PCs for People has the highest certification for environmental stewardship. We are one of two in Colorado with both the R2 and NAID AAA certifications. PCs for People's corporate recycling services are extremely secure, simple, and helps those in need. We provide a great opportunity for businesses to give back to their communities while saving money.
PCs for People Colorado was established in 2015, and has grown to more than 800 local business partners, 29 staff, and 8 high school interns, supporting the distribution of more than 12,000 Windows 10 Pro computers and 2,000 internet subscriptions annually to low-income households. Over the last 7 years, PCs for People has partnered with more than 70 Colorado organizations, including schools, workforce development programs and human service agencies to organize distributions that ensure households have the technology tools to succeed academically and professionally.
In 2020 we renovated a 21,000 square feet warehouse into the Denver Northeast Park Community Technology Hub with IT education opportunities. Our work has distributed more than 39,400 computers and impacted more than 106,000 members of our community.
Organization name
PCs for People
2008
Category
Science & Technology, Environment, Education, Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
6035 E. 38th Ave.Headquarters
1481 Marshall Ave.Aurora, CO, US
CO, US
Adams County, CO, US
Denver, CO, US
Jefferson County, CO, US