Where to donate a computer?

alioopsiedaisy

Hey ladies!

 DH graduated from a service academy and now has a PC we don't use (but that he had to buy). They said it was wiped clean, and now we're just looking for a place to take it off our hands. Any suggestions? We don't really have any people to give it to in our new town and its almost 5 years old.  

stephm0188

Our Salvation Army has a sign out front that says they take them. Our city also offers several drop off locations where you can recycle computers and other household appliances.

CDMay2006

You might also see if a women's shelter or starting up nonprofit could use it, before donating to someone who would resell it (not that there's a problem with that, but it gives you other options).

Ms.MKBT

We tried the local women's shelter first, but they weren't taking any at the time and suggested a place that donates to local families in need.  I am sure if you all around to a few shelters you will find somewhere that would really appreciate it!

RockysLove

I googled places in my area that teach free computer classes and they were thrilled to have it.  Many teach basic computer classes to the poor and/or unemployed and then donate computers for people to use for their own small businesses.  You could also post on freecycle.  There is a guy on our freecycle who posts constantly, both taking and giving computers.  I think he just refurbishes them for fun and then gives them to people.

SuperGreen

In addition to the previous suggestions, lots of schools take them too.  My yoga instructor's husband refurbishes computers for their local school district, who gives them to underpriviledged children.