Computer For Kids

About

Mission
We are dedicated to transforming unwanted computers into educational tools for children in need. In doing so, we are helping to preserve the environment through the responsible reuse and recycling of electronic waste.

Mission

Mission
We are dedicated to transforming unwanted computers into educational tools for children in need. In doing so, we are helping to preserve the environment through the responsible reuse and recycling of electronic waste.

Vision
We recognize the importance of computer literacy and believe that all children should have access to computer technology.
Values
Social Justice
At the core of our values is a strong belief in the need for a socially just society, based on the concepts of human rights and equality for all.

Poverty Reduction
In Windsor & Essex County, many young people live in poverty. Society as a whole cannot prosper when vast numbers of people behind. Each and every human being has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health of themselves and their family.

Education
For a student to reach their full potential in today’s society, they need access to all the educational tools available. In today’s world, computers play a major role in our lives. For students, the lack of computer access away from school is a major inhibitor.

The Environment
The state of our natural environment affects each and every one of us. Any opportunity to keep toxins from polluting our air, soil and water will only help to ensure a healthy planet for future generations.

Volunteerism
A strong volunteer base is critical to the health, safety & prosperity of a community. Recruitment, development and retention of volunteers is key to our future.

Community
An old African proverb states “It takes a village to raise a child.” It is our belief that the development of community partners is critical to the long term sustainability of Computers for Kids. Everyone in Windsor & Essex County has a role to play in ensuring that no child is left behind.

Our History
Founded in early 2004, Computers for Kids has partnered to open over 40 after school and summer programs. We have also made individual placements of computers that are benefiting over 2000 special needs youth. All of this has helped us to divert over 2.5 million lbs. of electronic waste from area landfills.

What is "E-Waste?
Electronic waste, e-waste, e-scrap, or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) describes loosely discarded, surplus, obsolete, broken, electrical or electronic devices. In Ontario, this includes Desktop computers, Portable computers, Computer peripherals, Monitors, Televisions, Printing devices, Telephones (physical and accessories), Cellular phones, PDA’s and pagers, Audio and video players, Cameras, Equalizers, (pre)amplifiers, Radios, Receivers, Speakers, Tuners, Turntables, Video players/projectors, Video recorders, and Personal hand held computers.

What is the issue?
E-waste contains a number of very serious contaminants such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, and brominated flame retardants. It also contains a number of valuable materials, including copper, steel, plastics, etc.
There is also a rapidly growing problem of young people falling behind in school because they lack access to computer technology away from school.

What E-Waste can be donated to Computers for Kids?
Computers for Kids accepts donation of all Ontario Electronic Stewardship Phase 1 and Phase 2 materials. For a complete list, please go to the OES website (http://www.ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca/)

Why you should donate your e-waste to
Computers for Kids?
There are other organizations that will accept your unwanted electronic waste, but by giving to Computers for Kids, you are helping us to fulfill our mandate of ensuring that no child falls behind because they don't have access to computer technology away from school.
You are also helping to ensure that we leave this world a better place than we found it!

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