InterConnection.org

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This article is about the 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. For the telecommunications term, see interconnection.

InterConnection.org

Type	501(c)(3)
Founded	1999
Founder	Charles Brennick
Headquarters	2222 N. Pacific St. Seattle, Washington United States
Key people	Charles Brennick, Founder/RPCV
Industry	Technology, International Development
Products	High-Quality, Low-Cost Refurbished Computers
Services	Project Assistance, Free Web-design Consultation
Website	www.interconnection.org

InterConnection.org (IC) is an American 501(c)(3), non-profit organization headquartered in Seattle, Washington. InterConnection was established in 1999 by Charles Brennick. The organization's original focus was on developing and donating websites to non-profits in developing countries. The program soon expanded to include computer donations and technology training. In 2004, the InterConnection Computer Reuse and Learning Center opened in Seattle as a hub to serve both local and international communities. ^[1]

1 Mission
- 1.1 Activities
2 Partnerships
- 2.1 Computer Recipients
- 2.2 Partner Organizations
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Mission

InterConnection's mission is to make information technology accessible to under served communities around the world. IC is founded on the belief that technology has the power to create opportunity for everyone. It is for this reason IC works diligently in the proliferation of information technology and training.

[edit] Activities

In pursuance of its Mission InterConnection manages and promotes a number of program activities. The following are four of IC's main program activities:

[edit] Equipment Collection

InterConnection's Computer Reuse and Learning Center

As technology advances many businesses, organizations and individuals find themselves with outdated computer equipment but no way to dispose of it properly. IC's Computer Reuse and Learning Center, in Seattle, Washington, provides a location to properly dispose of old equipment in an environmentally friendly way. InterConnection accepts all computer equipment, regardless of condition. IC manages programs for both computer recycling and computer reuse. In 2007 alone, InterConnection kept 6,000 PCs out of landfills. ^[2] All donations received by (IC) are guaranteed to be handled appropriately; unusable equipment is recycled, viable equipment is refurbished and reused. This allows individuals, businesses and organizations to address e-waste issues in a simple environmentally friendly way. IC is a 501(c)(3); all donations are tax-deductible and secure. ^[3] Donors are provided with the necessary tax-deduction documentation.

[edit] Training

InterConnection provides computer training and education courses to low-income volunteers in the Seattle area. In the Computer Reuse and Learning Center these volunteers receive hands-on computer hardware training while refurbishing used computer equipment. The refurbished equipment is then sent by IC, to organizations working around the world in education and development.

[edit] Refurbished Computers

Computers refurbished by IC's low-income volunteers are made available to under served communities around the world for a small sourcing fee. This program not only creates a training environment for local community members it also makes information technology accessible around the globe. InterConnection's refurbished systems create academic, professional and economic opportunity for people throughout the developing world. All of IC's refurbished computers are upgraded and fully tested before shipment. IC also provides order customization at the partners request.

[edit] Internet Services

InterConnection's original purpose was to design and host free websites for small organizations working in the developing world. Now, IC focuses primarily on its refurbished computer and training programs. However, InterConnection still provides organizations with free web-design, web-hosting and free email services. By helping organizations create a web presence, IC is able to improve organizations ability to communicate and connect with like minded groups and individuals around the world.

[edit] Partnerships

[edit] Computer Recipients

InterConnection has supplied over 10,000 refurbished computers to organizations around the world. The following is information on just a few of InterConnection's computer recpients:

Country	Systems	Recipients	Partner Organization
Chile	4000	Schools	Chilenter
Morocco	420	Schools	Sefrioui-Badissy Foundation
Iraq	367	Schools	Various
Various	225	Microsoft's Community Learning Center's	Microsoft
Uruguay	201	Schools	Various
Fiji	160	Schools	Various
Chile	50	Various Development Groups	World Vision
Guinea	20	Various Development Groups	Peace Corps Volunteers
Paraguay	20	Various Development Groups	Peace Corps Volunteers

[edit] Partner Organizations

Organization	Location	Relationship
InterConnection Paraguay	Paraguay	Sister Program
InterConnection Uganda	Uganda	Sister Program
Total Reclaim	Seattle, Washington	Supplies parts for reuse
Microsoft	Seattle, Washington	System Contracts, Refurbished Software Licenses
YMCA King County	Seattle, Washington	Youth Volunteer Program
YouthCare	Seattle, Washington	Youth Volunteer Program