Computers for Low Income Calgarians
Computers for Low-Income Calgarians
The Computers for Low-Income Calgarians (CLIC) program provides home computers to individuals and families in Calgary that otherwise cannot afford. Thanks to the many companies, our sponsors, and people like you, this innovative and highly successful
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program has provided thousands of computers to low-income Calgarians. Some of the beneficiaries include single parents who lack computer resources for their children to keep up with their school-work and personal growth.
Your contribution facilitates the development of new talents and the nurturing of increased technology based education for the individuals we are reaching. It also makes possible many wonderful things in the lives of those less fortunate living in our city.
Donate Computers
With the CLIC programs exponential success and the increased demand for computers from individuals and families, more computers are in high demand.
Please help us help others by donating your used computers directly to us. Your donation is greatly appreciated.
To continue to meet demand, the CLIC office gladly accepts donations from businesses, community organizations, and private residences.
We are open 24/7 for computer drop-off donations at our loading dock. Pick-ups may be available depending on the number of computers you can donate.
For computer donations please phone (403) 699-8281 or email to clc@thedi.ca
CLIC Needs List
- Laptops (Windows XP compatible or higher)
- Desktops (Windows XP compatible or higher)
- Monitors (LCDs or CRTs)
- Hard drives
- Keyboards and Mice
- RAMs
- Speakers
Requirements
To qualify for a free refurbished computer from the CLIC program, participants must provide proof of:
- permanent residency.
- income.
- their own phone number.
Every free computer includes:
Because of our partnership with Microsoft, the CLIC program is able to provide Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher (MAR) Windows operating system licenses on all computers.
- Computer tower
- Monitor, keyboard, and mouse
- Microsoft Windows operating system
- Free utilities software
Computer Request Application forms are available at the Information Desk on the main level of the Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre.
Preparation for A+ Certification
Delivered through the CLIC program, low-income or client volunteers learn to prepare themselves to challenge the A+ Certification through the use of on-line materials and hands-on software and hardware training.
A+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distribution and resellers. It validates the knowledge and skills of entry-level computer service technicians.
hi im contacting you for my son brad he dosent have much money and would like a computer so he can chat to me and do school work at home from it he has asburgers and cant write well you can call him at 601-2133 the pc must be ready to work because hes 14 and cant do the stuff for him self.
Please ask Brad to fillout a computer request form to start the process.
i am a low income single mother who needs a computer for her daughter for school- could you contact me at the email address provided when you have a moment? thank you-
What’s the minimum requirement for computers? I’m asking ’cause I have some 1998-vintage computers (1 desktop, 1 laptop) that still work, that I’d be willing to donate. Someone could use them running Linux or maybe XP. Otherwise there should be usable parts in them.
I have 100+ LCD monitors that range from 19″ – 24″ how would I deliver these or if you would come pick them up
Thank you for your wonderful donation! I will email you with more information.
Thank you for thinking of us. I am the coordinator for the Computers for Low-Income Calgarians here at the Drop-In Centre. Please call me at 403-699-8281 to let me know when and where we could pick them up.
Thanks again for your support.
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