Elfun Computer Rehab
Our Mission: Providing Refurbished Computer Systems to Nonprofits
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We accept new and used computer equipment and donate the refurbished systems to nonprofits. We help bridge the digital divide by providing FREE computer systems to schools and nonprofit organizations that cannot afford to buy new equipment. We extend the useful life of computers that are no longer wanted by individuals and businesses through REUSE rather than recycling them for scrap materials.
Donations
We accept donations of computer equipment from GE, large and small businesses and individuals. Our process begins by evaluating incoming donations. We attempt to repair nonworking equipment by using specialized diagnostic equipment and software. We always wipe hard drives clean of all donor information and programs using Department of Defense conforming software.
Refurbishment
Computer and peripheral hardware is cleaned and restored to good working condition. New operating systems are installed on computers, based on age criteria. On Windows based computers, a Windows 11 system is installed for devices meeting Microsoft’s hardware requirements. Older Windows devices will have Windows 10 installed, or Linux, based on our donor’s need. Donated Apple systems will have Apple iOS for newer Apple devices, if supported. Older devices will have Linux OS installed.
We rebuild printers, scanners and other peripherals and provide them as fully installed system components to clients as requested.
Our Partnerships
- We are a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher.
- We are a qualified partner with the National Cristina Foundation.
- We are a member of Alliance for Technology Refurbishing and Repair (AFTRR), a nationwide network of computer refurbishers to promote technology reuse for schools and nonprofits who are in need.
Our History
In 1993, several General Electric employees realized the great potential of computer reuse through refurbishment, at a time when cutting edge computers began to replace older computers. Thus was born our organization, a branch of the General Electric Elfun volunteer organization. As we grew, we became a Federally recognized 501(c)(3) New York based nonprofit corporation. We have a rich history of support by GE retirees and employees, with a over 1000 years of combined GE service. As we continued to grow, we began to include other like minded retirees outside of GE. Our volunteers currently donate over 8000 volunteer hours annually.
