In today’s age, reliable access to a computer isn’t just a want, it’s a need. As a part of our organizations' shared commitment to expanding digital access across the Dallas area, the Dallas Innovation Alliance and the CARDboard Project are partnered with Comp-U-Dopt to launch the Dallas Device Challenge! The Dallas Device Challenge is an easy way to support bridging the digital divide, by donating new or used laptops to our organizations.
We are asking Dallas employers and individuals to consider donating their used or new laptops to our organizations this holiday season so they can be gifted to families who need them. We are accepting donations now until January 18th, 2022. We would love it if you would consider joining us from the start. If you'd like to pledge devices right now just click here! For donations of 25 devices or higher the Comp-U-Dopt team can coordinate a pick-up from your local office, for those under 25, the DIA will coordinate pick-up with you. Please note we are only accepting desktops, monitors, laptops, or tablets (excluding iPads) for this project. If you'd like to pledge devices right now just click here! If you’d like to sign-up for the computer lottery, please visit here.
If this isn't possible for this year, please know we understand and we hope that you will help us spread the word far and wide to employees and beyond!
Do you know anyone in need of a computer? Individuals can sign up for our distribution lottery here, and if you’re a nonprofit that would like to help promote this program to your communities and clients, please reach out and we can help with materials and outreach!
To learn more about how you can get involved, please see below, or feel free to contact us directly
FAQs:
What type of electronics do you take?
We will accept any laptops, desktops, and monitors that are less than 5 years old. We do NOT accept CRT monitors or cell phones in any condition. Please include the power cords where possible. Mac’s are okay. At this time we are also unable to take Tablets, tv’s, routers, appliances, servers or printers.
My computer doesn’t work or I lost the cords, will you still take it?
YES! However, we do ask that you keep the hard drive intact.
How do I know my information is safe?
We take data security very seriously and have been doing this work for 13 years. All computers which enter our warehouse are accessed only by authorized staff members and hard drives are wiped using a program called Kill Disk which is an industrial grade disk sanitation software
(http://www.killdisk.com) We follow the Department of Defense standard 5220.22-M method which securely overwrites all data with a minimum of three passes.
Can I get a Tax Receipt?
Yes, Comp-U-Dopt is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Within a few days following your donation you will receive a thank you letter with an official tax receipt at the bottom. The IRS prohibits non-profits from setting or determining a fair market value for in-kind donations, however, you will be able to do so in the space provided on your tax receipt.
Where will my computer go?
Our mission at Comp-U-Dopt is to provide technology to students who need it most. During this COVID-19 outbreak and as students will be required to learn online, Comp-U-Dopt is distributing computers to families without a device at home free of charge. Your previously used computer will be data wiped, sanitized, and given to a family in need to help children in our community continue to learn. If we’re unable to use your device for some reason it will still be data wiped and then recycled.