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
Voice
Website
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.