free geek providence midway presentation
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“we help the needy get nerdy”
Free Geek Providence
Free Geek is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to addressing the digital divide by providing computer training, redistributing computer technology and providing volunteer opportunities to our community while maintaining relationships with responsible recycling partners.
Free Geek Providence formed in 2008 as an independent branch of the original Free Geek in Oregon, with a mission to help local schools and families access technology, to recycle electronics responsibly, and to educate the community.
Nate Hutnak founder of Free Geek Providence
Free Geek VolunteersReuse.
Recycle.Educate.
Free Geek Providence founded by Nate Hutnak
August 2008
Became a non-profit in Rhode Island
October 20thBegan 501c3 process
April 1st
First NewBCamp held at Johnson and Wales
February 8th
Second NewBCamp held at Providence College
April 9th
Free Geek day. Over 50 computers donated to local non-profits and schools
April 24th
50 computers donated to Cranson West High School
March 22nd
Moved into space at Johnson and Wales Harbourside Campus
September 5th
66 broken and out of date cellphones have been collected and sent to be recycled
October 18th
Free Geek Pvd History
2009 2010
Sources of income
• Computer Sales - Laptops & Desktops • Recycling • Cell phone donations• Donations
• Grants• Training sessions (Newbie Camps & Vet Tech)
Current
Proposed
Loren Talbott Head Volunteer
Precedent Projects
ApprenticePrograms
CollaborativeEnvironments
Open SourceTechnology
Combating spread of E-waste
Apprentice style structures where volunteer work is rewarded with free bikes or computers.
A collaboratiove space which encourages interaction amongst experts and beginners.
Open Source technology permits users to study, change and improve software.
Groups which focus on the devastating impacts of electronic waste and fight to provide sustainable options.