TeamChildren gives away computers in Chester

On May 28, Robert Toporek of Team Children asked me to share an email listing computers they have available to sell. I didn’t share the email because over the years, I only know one person to take him up on the offer from Chester.

I’ve plugged TeamChildren in the Chester Spotlight paper, on the blog several times, and in a couple videos, but no one seems to take discount refurbished computers seriously around here (although I’ve bought about 5 of them since I’ve known TeamChildren).

Just two days after he send me the email, I read in the Phoenixville paper that TeamChildren has donated 25 computers to the Delaware County Literacy Council in Chester. 

On May 30, TeamChildren, an Audubon-based nonprofit organization, donated 25 high quality refurbished computers to the Delaware County Literacy Council in Chester, PA, helping more than 325 adults with learning challenges get on the path to obtaining a GED, gaining employment and even going to college.

Click HERE for more

Below is the email he wanted me to share with you.

ALL COMPUTERS COME PRE-LOADED

WITH AMAZING LEARNING SOFTWARE

BRILLKIDS & AWE LEARNING ELF

($500 VALUE)

Refurbished Desktop Computers

OPTION #1: Dell Gx260/270 Tower

2.6-2.8 GHz, 750 MB Ram, 40 gig Hard Drive

17” CRT monitor Now $75

OPTION #2: HP/Dell/IBM Tower

2.8 GHZ, 1 Gig of Ram of Ram, 40+ gig Hard Drive, DVD Drive,

15 “Flat screen monitor Now $150

OPTION #3:

3.2 GHZ, 1 Gig Ram, 80 Hard Drives, Windows XP/Windows 7,

17” Flat screen monitor, DVD Drive or CD Writer

Now $175

Option #4: Dual Core

1.5+ Gig Ram 80 + Gig Hard Drive, Windows 7,

17” Flat screen monitor, DVD Drive or CD Writer

 Now $200

Refurbished Laptop Computers

Option #1: Dell/IBM/HP Penitum M Laptop

1.6- 1.8 GHz, 750mb Ram 40-80 Gig Hard Drive, Windows XP

Now $165

Option #2: Dell/IBM/HP Dual Core Laptop

1 gig Ram, 60+ Gig Hard Drive, Windows XP

CD writer DVD, Wireless

Now $185

Option #3: HP Pentium 4 Dual Core TABLET

1.5 gigs of Ram, 60+ Gig Hard Drive, Windows 7

CD writer/ DVD, Wireless

Now $200

Three easy steps to receive a computer:

1 Write a letter: Each family is asked to write a letter/essay explaining why they cannot afford a new computer and how a computer will help their children and family.  We love great letters! Your letter helps TeamChildren document how we are making a difference.  Please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and if you have one, a picture of your family. We love great letters!

2 Contribute Financially: From $75 -$200 everyone is asked to pay an administrative fee. Please enclose a minimum deposit of $50 or the full amount of the computer you choose (check or money order). The fee is based on the type of computer you choose. The amount you contribute is only a small portion of what it actually costs to help you receive a computer.  To raise the additional funds, we are reaching out to area businesses and foundations.  Select the computer you can afford and pay your balance when you come to pick it up.

3 Volunteer: Each family that receives a computer is requested to volunteer for two hours on the day you pick up your computer.  If this is a problem, you can request an alternative form of volunteering.

Everyone who submits a letter will receive a computer.

Make Checks or Money Order Payable To: TeamChildren

960 Rittenhouse Rd., Audubon PA 19403

Here's a video I did at TeamChildren from 2010