reBOOT Canada
reBOOT Canada is a non-profit organization providing computer hardware, training and technical support to charities, and non-profits, and educational institutions. Since 1996 reBOOT Canada has distributed over 70,000 pieces of computer equipment to charitable organizations across Canada.
reBOOT Canadaaccepts donations of computer equipment from companies and individuals throughout Canada. At any one of their offices they refurbish as much of the equipment as possible. The equipment is then made available for distribution to organizations across Canada. Over 3,500 organizations have received equipment from reBOOT Canada by applying to the program and working with reBOOT to solve their needs and increase their access to technology.
In May, 2002, reBOOT Canada received the Community IT Hero Award from the Information Technology Association of Canada in recognition of their continued efforts to distribute technology across Canada. reBOOT Canada will:
- refurbish your equipment as much as possible
- re-cycle what cannot be fixed
- redistribute equipment to charitable organizations in your community
- issue a tax receipt for the market value of the donated equipment
CONTACT INFORMATION:
TORONTO OFFICE
136 Geary Avenue, Suite 110
Toronto, Ontario
M6H 4H1
(416) 534-6017 (P)
(416) 534-6083 (F)
- Terry Murphy - Executive Director
- Heather Saunders - Client Services and Donations
- Robert Tang Wai - Volunteer Co-Ordinator and Charity Distribution
In Toronto, the donations can be dropped off between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. Pick-ups can be scheduled and are subject to a $50 fee. There is a $l0.00 fee for monitors.
Other offices are located in:
- Montreal
- Newfoundland
- Nova Scotia
- Vancouver
PLEASE NOTE: tax receipts are only used for computers, monitors and printer.
Volunteers with any level of experience are always welcome at reBoot Canada. They have played a vital role in helping reBOOT back into schools, not-for-profit organizations and charities across Canada.