Around the world, one year after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all taking stock of what we’ve endured and how we’re doing. For not-for-profit organizations such as Free Geek, the primary focus has been supporting the organizations and communities who benefit from our services, while keeping our staff and volunteers safe.

At a time when more people than ever needed access to affordable technology to stay connected to school, work, family and friends, the pandemic forced us to restrict physical access to our location and services. Over the course of the various government-mandated shut-downs, we’ve asked volunteers and staff to stay home and requested that community members stop dropping off their unwanted and end-of-life technology donations.

Despite this “pause,” we continued our important work. By August, we had provided 45 laptops to people in need of virtual connection in a time of physical distancing, thanks to funding from the United Way of Greater Toronto’s Local Love Emergency Fund and partnerships with LOFT Community Services, Family Services Toronto, the YMCA of Greater Toronto, and others.

We know we’ll face more challenges as the pandemic enters its second year but with the continuing support of our members, volunteers, and staff, we’re confident we’ll continue to grow and deliver on our mission.

We’re so thankful to those supporters who’ve chosen to give us monthly donations throughout this challenging time. Your generosity over the past year means a lot! If you’re thinking of ways to support Free Geek, why not sign up for a monthly donation? Every little bit helps and no amount is too small! Thank you.

Temporary Suspension of Operations