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The TechforAll Mission
Tech for All makes
available to individuals in the community the means to become skilled
and competent in computer use; we do this by gathering donations,
collecting and reconditioning used equipment, identifying qualified
recipients and placing the appropriate equipment with them solely
for their use and at no charge.
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Tech
for All
1709
South Acoma
(pick up)
1726
South Acoma (donations)
Denver, CO 80223
303-989-2832 (Rose)
denvertechforall.org
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IN
2011 WE ARE MOST PROUD OF:
- The computers we give away
are FULLY FUNCTIONAL... each includes a fresh WINDOWS operating
system, a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse.
- We are continually IMPROVING
THE T4A OPERATION...gathering more computers and getting
computers out to individuals.
- Goddard School, Littleton
High School and Bradley School programs
- African Bold leaders partnership
- Yeshiva
School and Math Camp
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 Summer
2009 ..We
have a one year agreement to loan 24 computers to the Spanish
Peaks Public Library in Walsenburg, CO a project close to
the hearts of our benefactors, Steve & Reba Savageau.
The Library did not have the funds to acquire these computers
this year. At the end of the year, the computers will go to
qualifying recipients in Walsenburg.
COMPLIMENTS
OF TECH FOR ALL'S
24 Volunteers
plus
Over 170 Hours plus
328 Miles on "Ol Blue" plus
$2694.48
EQUALS 20 Computers with monitors, keyboards, mouse(s)
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Computers Adopted out - May 15, 2009 |
In
1999 Rose Keating started taking in older computers and rebuilding
them to be used by children. These computers were from individuals
and businesses that were upgrading their hardware. The children
were Junior High School age and did not have a computer.
Over the years Tech for All has been offered impressive hardware
but the donors needed a tax write-off, so those opportunities
were missed. In 2003 we began the process to become a 501-c3.
2004 was our first full year as a Not for Profit Foundation. |
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IN the year
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Tech for
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1999
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7 computers
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2000
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29 computers
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2001
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28 computers |
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2002
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39 computers |
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2003
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82 computers |
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2004
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80 computers |
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2005
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271 computers |
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2006
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300 computers |
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2007
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370 computers |
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2008
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520 computers |
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2009
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554 computers |
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2010
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573 computers |
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Jan 1 - Oct 1, 2011
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689 computers |
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Total
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1726 computers
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the computers arrive at Tech for All they range from OK to just
parts. Usually a rebuild consists of a blow out, reseating boards,
and clearing the hard drive of personal information. Sometimes
it takes two or three computers to make one working device.
This process takes 2-6 hours. |
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The cost
of doing this is minimal. The only things that are purchased
are operating systems, mouse, keyboard, and DVD/CDRW as these
are usually worn out or not part of the given equipment. Cash
outlay is $10-$125 per machine. Rose Keating has been taking
that money out of her personal funds. We also incur Recycling
fees when we have to "junk" equipment.
Over the
past several years the libraries, in the Denver area, have
asked Rose Keating to give presentations about technology.
These classes are very popular. The libraries have a free
speaker and the public has a safe resource. The attendees
of these classes have given Rose many used PCs for her kids.
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Seniors Online instigator, Linda Metcalf,
with the Whitakers |
Introductory class developed for the mature beginner Internet
user consist of three 1½-hour sessions. |
Docent Jean Cramer |
1997
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3 Classes |
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39 Graduates |
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1998
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8 Classes |
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108 Graduates |
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1999
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8 Classes |
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97 Graduates |
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2000
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8 Classes |
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112 Graduates |
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2001
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8 Classes |
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114 Graduates |
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2002
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8 Classes |
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121 Graduates |
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2003
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7 Classes |
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82 Graduates |
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2004
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7 Classes |
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84 Graduates |
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2005
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5 Classes |
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59 Graduates |
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2006
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5 Classes |
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53 Graduates |
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2007
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5 Classes |
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57 Graduates |
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2008
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5 Classes |
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56 Graduates |
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2009
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2 Classes |
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18 Graduates |
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Total to Date
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71 Classes |
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1000 Graduates |
Takes the graduates of the Introductory class to the next level.
The big new favorite at Ross-University Hills Library. |
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2004
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3 Classes |
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45 Graduates |
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2005
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3 Classes |
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38 Graduates |
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2006
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3 Classes |
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42 Graduate |
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2007
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3 Classes |
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35 Graduates |
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2008
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3 Classes |
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57 Graduates |
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2009
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2 Classes |
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16 Graduates |
| Docent Daina Kalnins with Nancy |
Total to Date
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17 Classes |
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213 Graduates |
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Two hour class that explains the must know aspects of purchasing
an expensive device for the home user. |
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1999
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8 Classes |
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276 Attendees |
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2000
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14 Classes |
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322 Attendees |
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2001
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13 Classes |
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307 Attendees |
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2002
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14 Classes |
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368 Attendees |
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2003
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5 Classes |
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118 Attendees |
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2004
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4 Classes |
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116 Attendees |
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2005
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2 Classes |
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72 Attendees |
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2006
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2 Classes |
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91 Attendees |
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2007
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2 Classes |
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71 Attendees |
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2008
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2 Classes |
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116 Attendees |
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2008
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1 Classes |
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63 Attendees |
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Total to Date
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63 Classes |
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1804 Graduates |
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Two-hour 'show-and-tell' that helps the beginning home computer
user see what needs to be learned to make the computer work.
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2000
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13 Classes |
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157 Attendees |
Docent George Dolmas "cleans"
computers at Tech for All |
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2001
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12 Classes |
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203 Attendees |
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2002
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5 Classes |
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94 Attendees |
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2003
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5 Classes |
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126 Attendees |
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2004
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4 Classes |
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112 Attendees |
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2005
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1 Class |
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53 Attendees |
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2006
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1 Class |
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61 Attendees |
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2007
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1 Class |
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58 Attendees |
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2008
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1 Class |
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64 Attendees |
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Total to Date
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42 Classes |
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928 Graduates |
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