ITReUse project announced the opening of the store of affordable tech, including sales of desktops, monitors, headsets, and other IT equipment from the Community Furniture Store York base, with all proceeds being used to fund the continued success and growth of the project.
Some of the items on offer will be:
· A range of desktops, and all the hardware you need to use one.
· An assortment of landline phones, suitable for home or office use.
· A selection of laptops and desktops from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s; for enthusiasts looking for classic equipment.
· An assortment of miscellaneous donated equipment, ranging from Hi-Fi sets to routers and Blu-Ray players.
All items come with a 3-month warranty and are thoroughly checked and repaired by our talented team. All items are available for purchase from Community Furniture Store York. 30% concession discount is available for people in receipt of means-tested benefits, as well as students.
ITReUse is a project which helps to provide the most vulnerable people in York with IT equipment, allowing them to connect to the internet. With the help of the donation and purchase of used devices, we can continue our efforts. Since April, we have given away over 100 computers, as well as over 50 tablets and smartphones – all saved from landfill, as well as 288 SIM cards, each providing 20GB of data per month for 6 months.
One recipient said of their device: “I could not have completed my course or searched for employment without it. I also use it to book doctors’ appointments and keep track of emails. It’s fantastic!”
Over the last 2+ years, ITReUse has welcomed dozens of volunteers into their workshop, raised the profile of digital inclusion in York, and given away hundreds of devices to those in need through a fabulous network of support workers.
ITReUse is still in need of used laptops and other devices for the project. If you have a device that you would like to donate, you can find out more on the website at: www.itreuse.org.uk/donate
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