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Join us on Saturday October 5th from 9 AM – 12 PM at the DPW Yard (1 Franey Rd). We are collecting used laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more in effort to bridge the digital divide while also reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability. Your donations will be restored, refurbished, and distributed to local community members in need. The city is partnering with Computers 4 People, a local non-profit organization focused on digital equity and inclusivity to restore and distribute the donated items.

Please reach out to the Digital Bridge Initiative (DBI) team at dbi@somervillema.gov for more information or questions about the event.

 


Disclaimer:

It is your responsibility to ensure that any computer donated as part of the Tech Donation Program is completely wiped of any personal, confidential, or sensitive data before it is donated.

Computers 4 People is not operated or controlled by the City.  The City provides no warranties, promises, and/or representations of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the nature, diligence, or data security practices provided by Computers 4 People. The City disclaims any and all responsibility for ensuring the protection, security, or safeguarding of any data remaining on computers donated to the Tech Donation Program. In no event shall the City, its employees, or agents be liable to donors or to any other person or entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential or other damages, costs, expenses, or claims arising out of or in relation to your participation in, or the donations made through the Tech Donation Program.
 


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Add to Calendar 2024-10-05 09:00:00 2024-10-05 12:00:00 Somerville's Fall Tech Donation Drive Join us on Saturday October 5th from 9 AM – 12 PM at the DPW Yard (1 Franey Rd). We are collecting used laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more in effort to bridge the digital divide while also reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability. Your donations will be restored, refurbished, and distributed to local community members in need. The city is partnering with Computers 4 People, a local non-profit organization focused on digital equity and inclusivity to restore and distribute the donated items. Please reach out to the Digital Bridge Initiative (DBI) team at dbi@somervillema.gov for more information or questions about the event.  Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to ensure that any computer donated as part of the Tech Donation Program is completely wiped of any personal, confidential, or sensitive data before it is donated. Computers 4 People is not operated or controlled by the City.  The City provides no warranties, promises, and/or representations of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the nature, diligence, or data security practices provided by Computers 4 People. The City disclaims any and all responsibility for ensuring the protection, security, or safeguarding of any data remaining on computers donated to the Tech Donation Program. In no event shall the City, its employees, or agents be liable to donors or to any other person or entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential or other damages, costs, expenses, or claims arising out of or in relation to your participation in, or the donations made through the Tech Donation Program.  1 Franey Rd Somerville , MA 02145 United States dbi@somervillema.gov America/New_York public `

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