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.
When you donate computers, you open doors for individuals to thrive in today’s digitally connected world. For instance, your donation could help a single parent earn a degree while balancing work and family responsibilities. It might provide a low-income student with the tools to learn coding, attend virtual classes, or explore new educational opportunities from home.
Your generosity could even help an isolated older adult stay connected with loved ones or securely access vital telehealth services.
These stories are just a glimpse of the thousands of lives touched across the nation through technology donations. By choosing to donate a computer—one you might have otherwise sold for a few hundred dollars or recycled—you create a lasting impact that extends far beyond the device itself. Together, we can bridge the digital divide and empower communities to reach their full potential.
Digitunity partners with a variety of organizations across the country to provide new and refurbished computers to their programs and the people they serve. Through individual and corporate donations of technology, we work every day to ensure everyone can thrive in our digital society.
Bridging the digital divide in Canada
The digital divide connection gap has created barriers for communities to access essential social, educational and financial services, while also opening gaps in the digital literacy and digital skills required to participate in today’s economy. Rural and remote communities, marginalized communities, and visible minority groups are most impacted across Canada.
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.