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National Cristina Foundation - www.cristina.org
National Cristina Foundation provides computer technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity, through training, to lead more independent and productive lives.
Read the foundation's survey results about the 2008-2009 economic impact in non profits and public agencies here.

Per Scholas - www.perscholas.org
Per Scholas is a Bronx-based nonprofit which provides, computers at low cost. Per Scholas Access Program reconditions and upgrades donated computers and then sells them to needy schools, students and families.
Only donated computers equipped with Pentium II CPUs or better are selected for this program, all others are recycled. Each computer meets all data security needs and it also uses the same Tier One components as commercial manufacturers. Each Per Scholas computer is fully equipped and has a one-year full warranty and lifetime technical support including unlimited use of a 1-800 help line.

You can reach them at: 718-991-8400, info@perscholas.org

Westchester County - Westchester Access
The Westchester County helps match up the County government and business that have surplus computer equipment with non-profit groups who might be able to use the equipment. This includes PC's, monitors, printers, scanners, modems, CD Rom drives, hard drives, zip drives, speakers, installed licensed software, and other related equipment.

TechFoundation - www.techfoundation.org
TechFoundation is a Cambridge-based, nonprofit organization that delivers technology, expertise and capital to help nonprofit organizations serve humanity. The TechMarketPlace has partnered with a number of leading companies, including two listed on the Fortune 500, to offer the technology that nonprofits need.

TechSoup Stock - www.techsoup.org/stock/default.asp
TechSoup Stock connects nonprofits with donated and discounted technology products in the supportive environment of the TechSoup Web site. Has over 240 products from 25 providers including Cisco and Microsoft.

TechSoup Recycled Computer Initiative (RCI) Program - www.techsoup.org/stock/rci/
If your nonprofit organization, including libraries, needs more computers but your budget is tight -- TechSoup Stock has a solution.
TechSoup pioneering Recycled Computer Initiative gives nonprofits nationwide a chance to get high-quality refurbished computer systems at a discount. The first nationwide refurbishing program geared strictly to nonprofits, RCI also provides an environmentally friendly alternative to used equipment disposal.

Westchester PC Users Group - www.wpcug.org
Westchester PC Users Group's mission is to raise the level of computer literacy in the Westchester community. This is a membership organization for any Westchester County's resident who needs help with technology or wants to share their knowledge with others.

Academic Superstore - www.academicsuperstore.com
Offers discounts on software titles and computer hardware to colleges, schools, hospitals, teachers and students.