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.
Testimonials
"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