Do You Know of a Company or Non Profit that Provides Laptops for Veterans?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 09:56:05 -0400

RallyPoint Members, Connections, and Friends looking for a company or non profit that can provide low cost or donated laptop computers for veterans, service members, first responders, caregivers, and RallyPoint Members, so they can start to experience the full benefits of the RallyPoint Forum from the laptop instead of just a phone (Android or iPhone). The goal is get RP Members more involved in the day-to-day postings and add more content related to professional topics, military related topics, add current military/veteran news to the RallyPoint Forum, and be able to search for job opportunities posted by RallyPoint.

If you know of a company or non profit that can provide please contact me through RP messaging.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2020 10:08 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:08:17 -0400

I don't, but I will keep my eyes peeled and advise If I find any in my area, COL Mikel J. Burroughs!

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Apr 12 at 2020 10:11 AM

Maj Marty Hogan — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:11:45 -0400

Any one?

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Apr 12 at 2020 10:18 AM

SCPO Morris Ramsey — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:18:48 -0400

I do not at this but will let you know if I come across anything.

Response by PO3 Phyllis Maynard made Apr 12 at 2020 10:32 AM

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:32:51 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs I don't know how this works in your state, but schools and junior colleges (in my day) had protocols for disposing of their technology because they made systemic upgrades every so many years. In the 21st century technology seems to change every six months. I would try the educational systems.

Response by Sgt John H. made Apr 12 at 2020 1:04 PM

Sgt John H. — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:04:54 -0400

I certainly wish I did. What a great thing that would be.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2020 1:32 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:32:25 -0400

Found these, looks like most of them work with cash donations and refurb donated computers.

https://soldiersangels.org/Laptops-for-Veterans.html

https://techfortroops.org/

http://nydla.org/laptops-for-vets/

http://www.computerbanc.org/military.html

Laptops for Veterans

Soldiers' Angels provides aid and comfort to members of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, their families and the growing veteran population.

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Apr 12 at 2020 1:48 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:48:48 -0400

Let's please pass this on!

1SG Steven Imerman COL Mikel J. Burroughs Col Carl Whicker PO3 Lynn Spalding PO1 H Gene Lawrence SSG William Jones Maj William W. 'Bill' Price LTC Stephen F. ] Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell ] Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber MSgt John McGowan Cpl Private RallyPoint Member PO3 Bob McCord SPC Margaret Higgins Sgt Albert Castro

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made Apr 12 at 2020 7:27 PM

SSG Shavonde Chase — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:27:43 -0400

I’ll ask around.

Response by PO3 Lynn Spalding made Apr 12 at 2020 7:28 PM

PO3 Lynn Spalding — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:28:56 -0400

It sure would be nice to have a laptop. I do everything on my phone.

Response by PO1 Kevin Dougherty made Apr 12 at 2020 10:40 PM

PO1 Kevin Dougherty — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:40:18 -0400

Nope but will keep my eyes open...

Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made Apr 13 at 2020 12:03 PM

CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:03:02 -0400

Outstanding initiative Colonel. I will definitely see what I can find.

Response by SFC Richard Williamson made Apr 13 at 2020 12:54 PM

SFC Richard Williamson — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:54:36 -0400

I, too, Mikel will look around and let you know if I find something.

Response by CPT Paul Whitmer made Apr 13 at 2020 2:02 PM

CPT Paul Whitmer — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:02:31 -0400

I'll make some calls - send some emails.

Response by SGT Richard Gocio made Apr 13 at 2020 2:55 PM

SGT Richard Gocio — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:55:51 -0400

This is the first and most reliable N.P.O. that I have found to allocate a portion of their donated computers to Veterans. https://www.computerswithcauses.org/

Computer Donation | Donate Computers to Charity | NonProfit

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 6:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:41:23 -0400

Lcpl Mark Casper at Tech For Troops Project in Richmond, VA. I can't "mention" him for some reason.
https://techfortroops.org/

Tech For Troops – Tech For Troops

Tech For Troops is the Fastest Growing Veterans Organization Bridging the Digital Divide for Veterans and their Families in the USA. We are a Non-Partisan 501c-3 Non-Profit Corporation that provides veterans with skills, computers and IT workforce training. We will accomplish this by providing veterans and the children of veterans in need with free, refurbished computers and opportunities to partner through T4T with company businesses that...

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Apr 13 at 2020 7:50 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:50:03 -0400

I batted a complete "0" with the calls I made. I'll try a few more tomorrow.

Response by AB Edward Mondini made Apr 13 at 2020 9:15 PM

AB Edward Mondini — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:15:32 -0400

Contact Nancy Marshall at SoldiersAngels.org. Here are some details:

https://soldiersangels.org/Laptops-for-Veterans.html

Laptops for Veterans

Soldiers' Angels provides aid and comfort to members of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, their families and the growing veteran population.

Response by Maj Scott Kiger, M.A.S. made Apr 13 at 2020 11:50 PM

Maj Scott Kiger, M.A.S. — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:50:38 -0400

I do not but will keep an ear to the ground and an eye on the Skyline...and one hand on the tiller...

Response by PO2 Jeni Clancy made Apr 14 at 2020 2:45 AM

PO2 Jeni Clancy — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 02:45:30 -0400

Thank you for putting this up! I have been looking at getting a laptop or PC but have been afraid to look at what the prices might be. Now I will be checking them out. Thanks again!

Response by PO2 Jeni Clancy made Apr 14 at 2020 2:46 AM

PO2 Jeni Clancy — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 02:46:36 -0400

I will also forward this to my Desert Storm Group!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Apr 14 at 2020 11:10 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:10:29 -0400

Thank you for posting my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs I am not aware of a company that provides low cost or donated laptop computers for charitable purposes.
Perhaps government surplus auctions might be worthy looking into
Thank you my friend SP5 Mark Kuzinski for mentioning me.

Response by TSgt George Austin made Apr 16 at 2020 3:18 PM

TSgt George Austin — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:18:23 -0400

I have been buying 80 dollar laptops that work for years from Ebay. But, yes, most cities have this if you just google it locally.