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==Hardware Donations==
==Hardware Donations==
Please read this entire page to understand the options and terms for computer donations made to us.
Please read this entire page to understand the options and terms for computer donations made to us.
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If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please email mailto:donate@freegeekseattle.org and let us know.
If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please email mailto:donate@freegeekseattle.org and let us know.


To donate/recycle computers and gear, visit http://donatemycomputer.eventbrite.com/ to schedule a drop-off.
To donate/recycle computers and gear, just email us to schedule a drop-off.
 
Drop-off times are from Tues-Sat 10AM-6PM. You must schedule a specific day then can come in during those posted hours, except for holidays. You must use the link above to register BEFORE bringing any donations so that we 1) known that you're coming, have staff on hand to receive the donation, and 2) have accurate records of donations.
 
'''Drop-off Location'''<br>
Filipino Community of Seattle<br>
5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S <br>
Seattle, WA 98118


Take your EventBrite registration ticket and gear to the Front desk at the [[Filipino Community Center]]. They will complete the donation form to mark it received into inventory.  
Drop-off times are flexible / TBD.


'''NOTE:''' Your donation to us is tax deductible due to 501(c)3 status of our partner [[FCS]]. Keep a copy of the ticket for your Federal tax return records, if desired.
'''Drop-off Location''' ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/Za5gfNKMFMuXfFg57 google maps])<br>
20226 23rd Pl NW<br>
Shoreline, WA 98177


'''NOTE:'''
Your donation to us is NOT tax deductible due to the fact that we do not yet have [[501c3 Status|501(c)3 status]].


===What we accept ===
===What we accept ===
Items in '''bold''' are in special need at this time.  
Items in '''bold''' are in special need at this time.  
* '''Desktop computers'''
* '''Desktop computers'''
* '''Laptops / Notebooks / Netbooks'''
* '''Laptops / Notebooks / Chromebooks''' (NO Apple products!)
* Servers
* '''Servers'''
* Tablets / smart phones / cell phones
* '''Monitors LCD''' - working only, please! 22" or better
* '''Monitors LCD & CRT''' - working only, please!  
* Peripherals: '''USB storage''', '''SD cards''', '''computer speakers'''
**Any size is fine for LCD.  For CRT, smaller is preferred.
* Peripherals: audio cards, '''USB storage''', '''SD cards''', '''computer speakers'''
* Networking gear: Wire(less) routers, switches, NIC cards, etc.
* Networking gear: Wire(less) routers, switches, NIC cards, etc.
* Media - '''DVD-Rs''', '''DVD-RWs''', CD-Rs, '''music CDs for testing optical drives''', '''video DVDs for testing optical drives''', Blu-Ray, etc
* Media - '''DVD-Rs''', '''DVD-RWs''', CD-Rs, '''music CDs for testing optical drives''', '''video DVDs for testing optical drives''', Blu-Ray, etc
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* various computer cables... USB, Serial, Parallel, SCSI
* various computer cables... USB, Serial, Parallel, SCSI
* interface adapters e.g. USB-to-Serial
* interface adapters e.g. USB-to-Serial
* '''small & medium sized screwdrivers'''
* '''Audio/Visual (A/V) gear''' like cassette records, turntables, P/A systems
* '''Gaming consoles & games'''


=== Other ===
=== Other ===
This includes types of equipment we currently have a non-recurring need for
This includes types of equipment we currently have a non-recurring need for
* 1 or 2 Shelves (sturdy)
* Gorilla tape
* Flashlights
* Various plastic containers used for recycling raw materials:
** 10 small (up to 1ft^3)
** 6 med(1-5ft^3)
** 3 large(6-10.


Lab gear
Lab gear
* LCD Projector in working condition, to hold labs and training sessions
* LCD Projector in working condition, to hold labs and training sessions
* Video recorder to record sessions for future educational purposes


Safety Items (workshop safety is important)
Safety Items (workshop safety is important)
* Gloves - youth sized (we have plenty of adult sized)
* Gloves - youth & adult sized
* Goggles - ditto
* Goggles - ditto
* First aid kit
* First aid kit
Consider that many of these items could be merely loaned to us instead of given over outright.
Please do label your loaned items, indicating ownership, by using a label maker, sharpie, or dremel tool
We cannot guarantee against items being stolen or lost however.


==Monetary Donations==
==Monetary Donations==
Can be made here http://donatemycomputer.eventbrite.com/ by entering a donation amount in the field under donation type "Donate to the Youth Tech Support NW Program".
TBD


== Volunteering Time ==
== Volunteering Time ==
If you want to donate your time and enthusiasm to improving Free Geek, visit our [[Volunteer]] and [[Projects]] pages for details.
If you want to donate your time and enthusiasm to improving Free Geek, visit our [[Volunteer]] and [[Projects]] pages for details.

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Hardware Donations

Please read this entire page to understand the options and terms for computer donations made to us.

If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please email mailto:donate@freegeekseattle.org and let us know.

To donate/recycle computers and gear, just email us to schedule a drop-off.

Drop-off times are flexible / TBD.

Drop-off Location (google maps)
20226 23rd Pl NW
Shoreline, WA 98177

NOTE: Your donation to us is NOT tax deductible due to the fact that we do not yet have 501(c)3 status.

What we accept

Items in bold are in special need at this time.

  • Desktop computers
  • Laptops / Notebooks / Chromebooks (NO Apple products!)
  • Servers
  • Monitors LCD - working only, please! 22" or better
  • Peripherals: USB storage, SD cards, computer speakers
  • Networking gear: Wire(less) routers, switches, NIC cards, etc.
  • Media - DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, music CDs for testing optical drives, video DVDs for testing optical drives, Blu-Ray, etc
  • Hard drives - All types
  • Memory (RAM)
  • mice, trackballs, keyboards, especially USB type
  • power cables, power strips, extension cords
  • various computer cables... USB, Serial, Parallel, SCSI
  • interface adapters e.g. USB-to-Serial
  • small & medium sized screwdrivers
  • Audio/Visual (A/V) gear like cassette records, turntables, P/A systems
  • Gaming consoles & games

Other

This includes types of equipment we currently have a non-recurring need for

Lab gear

  • LCD Projector in working condition, to hold labs and training sessions

Safety Items (workshop safety is important)

  • Gloves - youth & adult sized
  • Goggles - ditto
  • First aid kit

Monetary Donations

TBD

Volunteering Time

If you want to donate your time and enthusiasm to improving Free Geek, visit our Volunteer and Projects pages for details.

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