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Affordable Technology - PCs for People

Rebuilds, refurbishes, and redistributes donated desktop computers for people to use. Also provides educational experience, internships, as well as volunteer work. Laptops are available in the Saint Paul office only.

Last assured

06/30/2024

Physical Address

1481 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Hours

10 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

Call; email; visit website

Fee

- Varies by computer; $0 for Linux desktops; $30 for Windows desktops; $50 for Windows laptops; $15 for monthly internet; $80 one-time purchase for modem

Required documents

Must bring a picture ID and one proof of government assistance or low-income status. Examples: - Federal letter of participation in General Assistance - Letter stating that a child participates in the free lunch program - Medical Assistance card - Prior year's state, federal or tribal tax return - Retirement or pension statement of benefits - Section 8 Voucher - Social Security statement of benefits - Three consecutive months worth of income statements from an employer or paycheck stubs within the current calendar year - Unemployment or Workmen's Compensation statement of benefits - Veteran Administration statement of benefits

Eligibility

Residents of Blue Earth, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Ramsey, and Todd counties and residents of Minneapolis; accept requests from other areas; below 60% poverty level, have a family member with a disability, or work with a social worker Nonprofits may also be eligible; visit website for AMI eligibility guidelines: www.pcsforpeople.org/announcements/new-pcs-for-people-eligibility-guidelines/

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Anoka County, MN Blue Earth County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Itasca County, MN Kandiyohi County, MN Koochiching County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Todd County, MN

Agency info

PCs for People

Sources electronics, refurbishes and distributes them, and provides support to those in need of technology. Works with partners to distribute computers, provide internet access, and responsibly recycle electronics.

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