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About Us

Computers For Kids is a registered charity comprised of working people who are dedicated to improving the lives of everyone in our community through education and training.

Our innovative approach to technology transforms unwanted computers into educational tools for children. Increased reliance on computers in our society has made availability of computers and computer training to our youth increasingly important.

Over 2000 computers donated to children in need

40+ after school & summer programs serviced

Over 2.5 million lbs. of e-waste recycled

Make a Contribution

We rely on the donation of computers to fulfill the requests of deserving applicants. Without your generous donations, we wouldn't be able to provide our community with this type of service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is computers for kids?

Computers For Kids is a registered charity (Charitable Status Number 86000 1437 RR0001) located in Windsor, Ontario. Our facility includes a 24,000 square foot warehouse dedicated to refurbishing and recycling electronics. Our goal is to seek out serviceable electronic donations, both personal and corporate, so that we may assist the children of our community with computer access.

What is our mission?

We are dedicated to transforming unwanted computers into educational tools for children in need. In doing so, we are helping to preserve the environment through the responsible reuse and recycling of electronic waste.

What is our vision?

We recognize the importance of computer literacy and believe that all children should have access to computer technology.

What is our history?

Founded in early 2004, Computers for Kids has partnered to open over 40 after school and summer programs. We have also made individual placements of computers that are benefiting over 2000 special needs youth. All of this has helped us to divert over 2.5 million lbs. of electronic waste from area landfills.

What services do we offer?

Our organization takes great pride in allowing every resident in Windsor/Essex County to contribute to a healthier environment by providing a place to safely and responsibly recycle their used electronic goods.

We specialize in computer refurbishing and placement, with our primary focus being the opening of centres. This allows the students to participate in structured programs designed to provide them with an educational hand-up. We do recognize, however, that there are instances where an individual placement would be more appropriate.

What is our environmental policy?

Computers For Kids is strongly committed to reducing the city of Windsor's environmental footprint. We strive to continually improve the area's habitat by utilizing environmentally sound practices in every aspect of our work. We insist upon maintaining strict compliance with every applicable federal, provincial and municipal act of environmental legislation.

What is "e-waste"?

Electronic waste, e-waste, e-scrap, or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) describes loosely discarded, surplus, obsolete, broken, electrical or electronic devices. In Ontario, this includes Desktop computers, Portable computers, Computer peripherals, Monitors, Televisions, Printing devices, Telephones (physical and accessories), Cellular phones, PDA’s and pagers, Audio and video players, Cameras, Equalizers, (pre)amplifiers, Radios, Receivers, Speakers, Tuners, Turntables, Video players/projectors, Video recorders, and Personal hand held computers.

What is the issue?

E-waste contains a number of very serious contaminants such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, and brominated flame retardants. It also contains a number of valuable materials, including copper, steel, plastics, etc.

There is also a rapidly growing problem of young people falling behind in school because they lack access to computer technology away from school.

What e-waste can be donated to us?

Computers for Kids accepts donation of all OES Phase 1 and Phase 2 materials.

Why should you donate?

There are other organizations that will accept your unwanted electronic waste, but by giving to Computers for Kids, you are helping us to fulfill our mandate of ensuring that no child falls behind because they don't have access to computer technology away from school.

You are also helping to ensure that we leave this world a better place than we found it!

Other Information

Donations

Click here for information on accepted computer & electronic donations, non-electronic donations and corporate pickup services.

Community Partners

Click here for information on our corporate donors & community organizations, as well as grants and affiliations.

Statistics

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Surplus Calendar

Click here to view our surplus sale calendar.

Address:

4150 Sandwich St, Windsor
ON, Canada, N9C 1C5

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Email

info@cfkcanada.org

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Phone:

519-253-5437

Fax:

519-253-5600

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Computers & Electronics

We rely on the donation of computers to fulfill the requests of deserving applicants. Without your generous donations, we wouldn't be able to provide our community with this type of service. We will put to good use computer of any age and type. Once deemed re-usable, our technicians repair and refurbish the donated computers.

Because data security is extremely important to us, no computer is donated without having its hard drive wiped clean. We ensure that all of a donated computer's existing data is eliminated and we install a new operating system on each unit before it reaches its new owner. Any hard drive which is designated for recycling is dismantled and shredded.

We accept working or not:

Any computers or equipment
Computer accessories (mice, keyboards, power cords, etc.)
Computer peripherals (printers, fax machines, scanners, etc...)
Cell phones
CRT & LCD computer monitors
All Televisions
All Audio / Video Equipment
All non-ferrous and precious metals
Copper based wiring
Batteries

We do not accept the following:

Household Refuse
Vehicle Tires
Air Conditioners
Software
Cleaning Supplies
Packaging Materials
Smoke Alarms

Non-Electronic Goods

You can also assist our organization by donating non-electronic items. We will also put to good use:

Steel
Copper
Aluminum
Microwaves

Corporate Pick-Up Service

We offer a free pick-up service for businesses and organizations which have equipment to donate if they meet the following criteria:

Must be located in Windsor or surrounding area
We request that you make every effort to have your donation easily accessible

Charitable tax receipts are available for all equipment donations which have an estimated value in excess of $200.

Please fill out the following form to request corporate pick-up service:

Please email pickup@cfkcanada.org> to request a corporate pickup service.

Corporate Donors

Our organization is built for our community by our community. Many thanks to these businesses and organizations which have generously donated in order to further reach our cause:

A-Channel
AG Simpson
Ambassador Dental Group
Ambassador Insurance
AON Insurance
Architectura
Arrow Mailing
Audio Tek
Baker Investments
Bellwood Poultry
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Brian Masse, MP Windsor West
Buckingham Realty
Calframax
Canada Customs
Career Development Services
CAW Local 444
CBC Windsor
Central Plastics
Chamber of Commerce
Chrome Shield
City Of Windsor
CKLW
Colasanti’s
Colbro Equipment
Coles Metal
Community Living Essex County
CompuQuote
Coyle’s Jewelers
Credit Counselling
Crossroads
Daimler Chrysler Financial Services
Detroit Lions
Detroit Windsor Tunnel
DriveMax
Duke Energy
Dynamic Tool
Elizabeth Papp Law Firm
Enwin Utilities
Essex Power
Essex United Church
Essex-Windsor Sold Waste Authority
Express Moulding
Falcon Tool & Die
Fleetwood Metal
Flex n Gate
Ford Windsor Casting Plant
Green Shield Canada
Ground Effects
Gus Revenberg
Habitat Restore
Halmark Memorial
Heinz
Hiram Walker
Hotel Dieu
House of Shalom Youth Centre
Intergram Seating
Jefferson Metal
Joe Comartin MP Windsor—Tecumseh
Johnson Marshall Insurance
Kamin Fisher Law Firm
Lakeside Plastic
Lekter Industrial
Loaring Construction
Manpower
Maryvale
Motor City Credit Union
Mr. Safety Shoes
Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex County
Navastar
Netmedia
Noble Trade
New Beginnings
Omstead Foods
PBL Insurance
PC Outfitters
Pelee Hydroponics
Precision Jewelers
QDMac
Quality Caps
Quality Safety Systems
RBC Ministries
Reko
Rose City Ford* (Vehicle Donation)
Rotary Club of Windsor
Russell A Farrow
Salvation Army
Sandra Pupatello, MPP Windsor-West
Science Center
Sentrix Computer
Shoppers Drug Mart
Shur-lok Ltd.
Souillere Financial
Southland Insurance
St. Clair College Windsor
St.Vincent de Paul
Teen Health Center
The Greater Essex County District School Board
The Windsor Star
The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
Town of Kingsville
Town of Lakeshore
Trios College
Unemployed Help Center
University Of Windsor
Valiant Tool & Mold
Vans LTL Courier
Veltri
Ventra Plastics
Walbridge Aldinger
Windsor Family Credit Union
Windsor Occupational Health Information Service
Windsor Salt
Windsor Welding

Community Organizers

Our partnerships with the following community organizations have allowed us the opportunity to create computer labs to service Windsor/Essex County youth:

Amherstburg Early Learning Center
Ashgrove Manor
Essex County Chinese Association
Essex Youth Center
Jefferson Community Center
Lakeshore Community Center
New Beginnings
Multi-Cultural Council of Windsor/Essex
Reach For The Skye
Riverside United Church
Skills Link Canada "West Side Pride"

In addition to the above, we are pleased to have provided computers to families through the following referring agencies:

City of Windsor Social Services
Windsor/Essex Children's Aid Society
Immaculate Conception
Help Link
Canadian Natioanl Institute for the Blind
Unemployed Help Centre
H.J. Lassaline School
Kennedy Collegiate
Hugh Beaton
Autism Ontario
Childrens Health Care Network
F.W. Begley Public School
General Brock Elementary
Marlborough Public School
Prince Edward Public School
Western Secondary School
Family Respite Services
John Campbell Public
Victim Witness Assist
Dougall Public
St. Josephs Catholic High School
Northwood Public School
Mount Carmel-Blytheswood
Queen Victoria Public
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
D.M. Eagle
Windsor Women working with Immigrant women
New Canadian Centre of Excellence
Windsor Regional Childrens Centre
YMCA
Passages
Multicultural Council of Windsor
Teen Health Centre
Health Unit
New Beginnings
Herman School
J.L. Forster
CAW Local 200
Glengarda
Concord Public School
Community Living
Roseville School
Citizen Advocacy
Maryvale
St. Clair College
Walkerville Collegiate
Harrow Junior Public School
Davis Public School
Sandwich Community Health Centre
Eastwood Public School
John McGivney Childrens Centre
Windsor Homes Coalition Centre
Lajaunesse High School
ABC Day Nursery of Windsor
F.J. Brennan Catholic High School
Forest Glade Public School
Prince Andrew Public School
Leamington District High School
Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee
Glenwood Elementary School
Victoria Public School
St. Vincent de Paul
Century Secondary School
St. Josephs Health Care London/Windsor ACT Team
St. Marys Family Learning Centre
Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor Essex
St. Bernard Catholic School

Grants & Affiliations

Since our inception, several grants have made it possible for us develop and expand our program. This instrumental funding has given us chance to grow as an organization and touch the lives of more children than ever would have been possible without them.

Grants

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Computer Placements

Relationships with the following local organizations dedicated to the betterment of our community's youth have allowed us to locate and assist the children who need our help the most:

E-Waste Recycling

What is electronic waste? Electronic waste is defined as any broken or unwanted electronic device. When e-waste is not properly recycled, it can be very damaging to the environment and cause health concerns because of the toxicity and carcinogenicity of these products.

Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream in our society and needs to be recycled just as any paper, plastic or tin product in our home or office. Unfortunately in our society, only 15% of electronic waste is currently being recycled properly. E-waste can leach and pollute our water when left in landfills.

No industry sector is moving faster than computers and technology. The demand for the “latest and greatest” electronic gadget means an excess in “outdated” electronics. Here are some interesting facts to consider:

An average computer life span for original user is two years
An average cell phone life span for original user is one year
New breakthroughs in technology occur approx. every six weeks

Kids Safety

The internet can be a useful tool and source of entertainment for the entire family. For kids in particular, the world wide web is a wonderful resource that can be used to play interactive games, communicate with peers and research school reports. Kids who are old enough to use a mouse and keyboard can literally have the world at their fingertips! Yet despite its extraordinary potential, the internet can pose hazards for children and adults alike. It's important to be aware of what your kids do and see online. Now is the time to teach your children about the dangers and benefits of being connected. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your kids safe when using the internet:

Keep the computer in a central location where the screen is visible to everyone.
Invite your children to show you their favourite websites as a way to positively monitor them.
Learn about parental control software and don’t be afraid to use it!
Maintain access to any account your child opens online and don’t be afraid to do a spot check!

Unmonitored internet usage may mean increased exposure to online predators and innapropriate content. Keep your children informed of danger signs with these tips:

Never arrange to meet someone in person that you have met online
Never upload or share personal files or photos with someone you don’t personally know
Never give out personal information such as your home address, or phone number
Always remember that what people tell you online may not always be the truth