Edmonton Tek started Komputers for Kids in 2006 as a pet project to see how a computer in the home benefited children and their learning habits. Our first goal was to identify and select 50 elementary school children from low income families who did not have a computer in their home.
Once we had the families selected, we gave each family a refurbished computer along with internet access, and a flash drive for the children to take homework back and forth from school.
What we found on average, was that each child’s grades went up by at least a full grade, but more importantly, their study and learning habits changed. Their comprehension of materials was greater, and knowledge retention was boosted. Parent’s of the children also took a more active role in school activities and their learning process.
Since that time, Edmonton Tek has donated more than 700 computers to low income families from monetary donations (We use this money to buy computers from auctions), or donated computer systems which we then refurbish.
Each family is given the following items:
- Computer Tower (Specifications based on purchases from auctions or donations)
- Computer monitor
- Keyboard and Mouse
- Shaw Lite Speed Internet
*** I personally pick up all systems, completely erase all previous data, and then distribute them. ***
Donations to date (Since January 1, 2011): $1875.00
If you would like to help out with this great cause, please use the methods below:
For donation by cheque, please mail them to:
Komputers for Kids or Edmonton Tek
6050 Millwoods Road South NW
Edmonton, AB, T6L 1N5
To donate via credit card:
Contributors:
Shirley Borrelli – Shirley Borrelli Image Consulting
Angelo Borrelli – Cornerstone Drafting
Debra and Ernie Kowal
Thank you,
Peter Skinner
Komputers For Kids
(780)945-6625