Mission
To help low income families build technical skills and confidence by providing computer resources and basic technical training as they move toward self-reliance.
Vision
Our hope is to improve the quality of life for those in need.
Value Statement
Providing computers and training for those in need!
Short-term Goals
• Provide computers and technical support
• Teach computer skills
• Partner with community agencies
• Recycle old computers
Long-term Goals
1. Develop a plan and find ways to acquire more used laptops from local firms.
2. Simplify and improve the process of shipping computers to Africa. (Cost,
security, tracking, TSA compliance, and feedback from end user).
3. Develop a more organized process for the end-user to receive basic computer training and to ask questions, as needed.
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Applied Technology Foundation, aka TechCharities, is a non- profit organization with 501(c)
status dedicated to helping low-income families and students improve their quality of life by
providing inexpensive desktops, laptops, and Chromebooks to those in need. Since 2013, we
have distributed thousands of computers with over 2500 computers being distributed in 2022
alone.
Families, businesses, and other organizations regularly upgrade their computers, and they often
look for ways to safely erase and discard them. This provides a consistent supply of computers
that may be used for families and individuals in need. Volunteer technicians are trained and
certified to pick-up donated computers, erase the hard drive, re-load public software, inventory,
and distribute them for use. TechCharities.org partners with existing NGO’s to provide additional
computer resources, training, and technical support as requested.
