--- title: Donating computers to better lives description: ArcStone partners up with Free Geek Twin Cities to donate old computers to people in need. image: http://320867.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/320867/old-computer-guy.jpg --- $15,000 web design grant from ArcStone [![Apply Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/320867/fbbcda94-7c24-4963-a9ff-46e94ea03955.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/320867/fbbcda94-7c24-4963-a9ff-46e94ea03955) [ArcStone](https://320867.hs-sites.com/) - [Impact](https://info.arcstone.com/impact) - [Work](https://info.arcstone.com/work) - [About](https://info.arcstone.com/about-arcstone) - [Careers](https://info.arcstone.com/careers) - [Services](https://info.arcstone.com/services/) - [Web Design & Development](https://info.arcstone.com/services/web-design-and-development) - [Web Hosting & Email](https://info.arcstone.com/services/web-hosting-and-email) - [Accessibility & Inclusive Design](https://info.arcstone.com/services/accessibility-inclusive-design) - [Digital Marketing & Strategy](https://info.arcstone.com/services/digital-marketing-and-strategy) - [Membership Management](https://info.arcstone.com/services/membership-management) - [Online Webinars & Events](https://info.arcstone.com/events) - [Blog](https://320867.hs-sites.com/blog) - [Contact](https://info.arcstone.com/contact-us) ### Categories # Donating computers to better lives By Youa | August 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![old-computer-guy.jpg](https://320867.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/320867/hubfs/old-computer-guy.jpg?width=621&height=379&name=old-computer-guy.jpg) Ryan "multi-tasking" with a few of the donated laptops. Each month, an ArcStone staff member chooses a cause that's important to them and with the help of the crew, we find a way to donate our time or items to a charity of the staff member's choosing.This month, our developer Ryan Hayle, found [Free Geek Twin Cities](http://www.freegeektwincities.org). The non-profit organization takes old computers, laptops, and equipment, cleans them up, and donates them. Not only does it benefit the environment by not putting these items into landfills, but it also benefits people in need that may not be able to afford a new laptop. ![IMG_2470.jpg](https://320867.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/320867/hubfs/IMG_2470.jpg?width=621&height=621&name=IMG_2470.jpg)David loading up the donations to send to Free Geek Twin Cities. Unsure how to get data off your computer to donate? 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