In today's digitally-connected world, applying for a job, completing school work, staying in touch with family, or even something as simple as looking up a bus route is difficult without a computer.
By donating computers, you are creating opportunities for people to succeed in the modern digitally connected world. Your donation may assist a single parent to pursue a degree while dividing their time for work and for their family. It may give a low-income student the capability to learn how to code, study online, or pursue other learning opportunities at home.
Your generosity may even assist an isolated older adult to maintain contact with loved ones or safely receive important telehealth services.
These are just a few of the thousands of lives impacted nationwide that technology donations have reached. By deciding to give a machine—one that you may have otherwise sold for a few hundred dollars or recycled—you leave a lasting effect that goes much further than the machine itself. We can close the gaps of the digital divide and enable communities to achieve their full potential, with your help.
Bridging the digital divide in Canada
The digital divide has created significant barriers for communities in accessing essential social, educational, and financial services. It has also widened gaps in the digital literacy and skills needed to fully participate in today’s economy. Rural and remote areas, marginalized populations, and visible minority groups across Canada are among the most affected.
The EY Ripples Digital Divide Program
Program Objective: Reduce the digital, social and opportunity inequalities caused by the digital divide in Canada.
Program Goals:
- Build a consortium of collaborators to create shared value in bridging the digital divide, with EY acting as an advocate through EY Ripples while leveraging the multiplier effect.
- Help improve device availability and digital mentoring.
- Expand access to high-quality, reliable internet networks.
- Help improve physical network infrastructure.
You Can Help! Donate Your Gently Used Computers Today
The digital divide impacts communities Canada and requires a collective effort to bring true digital connection to all communities.
Your desktop, laptop, and tablet devices, along with their accompanying accessories (e.g., mouse, keyboard, webcam, etc.) are the devices most in need. Thank you for your generosity.
*Please note we may not be able to find a home for individual accessories without an accompanying whole unit device.