Computers that are obsolete or broken are separated into their basic components by volunteers to be recycled.
E-Cycle
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After 24 hours of volunteering, volunteers receive a free refurbished computer or $40 in our thrift store! -
Educate
Education or other learning opportunities abound at Free Geek, but most are less formal than classes.
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Would you like to see what interesting Modern gaming computers or laptops we add to our inventory?
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How to join:
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Thank you for a great 2018!
Free Geek Twin Cities had an incredible 2018. Firstly, we need to thank our amazing volunteers, without whom FGTC wouldn’t be possible!
Here’s a glance at some of the amazing numbers for 2018 :
Volunteering
| Volunteers | 560 |
| Hours Volunteered | 10,869 Hours 24 Minutes |
Recycling
| Lbs Recycled | over 60,000lbs |
Reuse
| Computers saved from the landfill | 1,202 |
Staff
| Employed Staff | 5 |
Projects
| Raingardens Installed | 1 |
Video about Free Geek Twin Cities
Free Geek would like to thank a Minneapolis based “This Does Not Compute” Youtube channel for creating a great video about Free Geek history and operations. The video is available at:
The channel is a favorite of a number of Free Geek staff as it covers in depth topics that would be interesting to people who enjoy technology.
Another update from Colin:
T-Shirts Back in Stock
Come by and grab a t-shirt, we finally have them back in stock for $12!
Spring Painting and Rearranging!
After a generous donation of shelving from Ryan Co. during their move downtown, we are taking a bit of time to rearrange and replan our space in the recycling area. Please excuse the mess as the walls get their first coat of paint in years. Thank you to Welna’s Ace Hardware for the great help picking the colors! The plan is expected to take a few weeks but we see this having a great benefit for handling greater numbers of volunteers and material to recycle!
Support Free Geek Twin Cities on GTMD 2016
Today is Give to the Max Day, we’re excited to have an introductory video to show you!
Please consider a donation to help us with our mission at our Give to the Max site.