COMPUTERS 4 YOUTH

So what can you do with computers you no longer have a use for??  Maybe they’re a bit too slow for your liking??  Or you’ve purchased something a bit more sleek and fancy??  Contact Ken Stilts – he can pick them up from you (or you can bring them to him) and he will help find them (or at least some of their parts) a happy home!!! 

David Glauflan (sorry Dave, I’m sure I butchered your name) spoke on the Computers 4 Youth Program.  There are countless computerless homes in our County – many families unable to afford to purchase one.  They take in computers and either rebuilds, or dismantles them for parts, and then are able to give them to deserving children.  Their mission is to collect, repair, and distribute older technology computers to school age children, families and other in need of a computer with limited means to purchase a new one. Their organization has grown to over 25 volunteers who selflessly give their time to this project each week.  Each member has a different job – there are “give away” people, “rebuild the computer” people, “loaders and unloaders” and even “parts harvesters.” To date they have recycled over 4000 computers!!!  If you can’t find Ken, you can take your computer to the Exploration Station facility at 867 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach, Wednesdays – Fridays from noon – 5pm and Saturdays from 10am-5pm.  Does the computer have to be working you ask??  Heck no!!!  As an e-waste facility, they can use parts of some and use as replacement parts in other.  In fact, they will also take speakers, keyboards, and desk tops.  What a great way to be environmentally conscience and a help to others at the same time!!!