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 The second problem stemming from advances in computer technology is that many people lack even the most basic computer skills. This can deny them access to everything from getting on the Internet to getting a better job. In 1999 the U.S. Commerce Department reported that households with incomes of $75,000 and higher were twenty times more likely to have access to the Internet than households at the lowest income levels and nine times as likely to have a computer in the home. In 2000, the median income of a family of four in the Portland area was $53,7003, below the national average of $62,228. These technological advances are only going to accelerate in the coming years, resulting in more people being left behind.
-The concept behind Free Geek is to use these problems to solve each other. A significant portion of computers bound for the landfills can be refurbished into working starter computers for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Individuals with little or no disposable income can be trained to help process the diverted computers for reuse or recycling, receiving one of the refurbished computers in exchange for their efforts. The result is less computer equipment in the landfills and more equipment being reused. In addition, a wide range of people get access to computers and the Internet that previously could not; a win, win situation for everyone involved, which is summed up in the Free Geek http[[Mission Statement]]:
+The concept behind Free Geek is to use these problems to solve each other. A significant portion of computers bound for the landfills can be refurbished into working starter computers for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Individuals with little or no disposable income can be trained to help process the diverted computers for reuse or recycling, receiving one of the refurbished computers in exchange for their efforts. The result is less computer equipment in the landfills and more equipment being reused. In addition, a wide range of people get access to computers and the Internet that previously could not; a win, win situation for everyone involved, which is summed up in the Free Geek [[Mission Statement]]:
 ''Free Geek recycles used technology to provide computers, education, job skills training and access to the Internet to those in need, in exchange for community service.''

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 The second problem stemming from advances in computer technology is that many people lack even the most basic computer skills. This can deny them access to everything from getting on the Internet to getting a better job. In 1999 the U.S. Commerce Department reported that households with incomes of $75,000 and higher were twenty times more likely to have access to the Internet than households at the lowest income levels and nine times as likely to have a computer in the home. In 2000, the median income of a family of four in the Portland area was $53,7003, below the national average of $62,228. These technological advances are only going to accelerate in the coming years, resulting in more people being left behind.
-The concept behind Free Geek is to use these problems to solve each other. A significant portion of computers bound for the landfills can be refurbished into working starter computers for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Individuals with little or no disposable income can be trained to help process the diverted computers for reuse or recycling, receiving one of the refurbished computers in exchange for their efforts. The result is less computer equipment in the landfills and more equipment being reused. In addition, a wide range of people get access to computers and the Internet that previ:ously could not; a win, win situation for everyone involved, which is summed up in the Free Geek http[[Mission_Statement:mission statement]]:
+The concept behind Free Geek is to use these problems to solve each other. A significant portion of computers bound for the landfills can be refurbished into working starter computers for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Individuals with little or no disposable income can be trained to help process the diverted computers for reuse or recycling, receiving one of the refurbished computers in exchange for their efforts. The result is less computer equipment in the landfills and more equipment being reused. In addition, a wide range of people get access to computers and the Internet that previously could not; a win, win situation for everyone involved, which is summed up in the Free Geek http[[Mission Statement]]:
 ''Free Geek recycles used technology to provide computers, education, job skills training and access to the Internet to those in need, in exchange for community service.''

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 The second problem stemming from advances in computer technology is that many people lack even the most basic computer skills. This can deny them access to everything from getting on the Internet to getting a better job. In 1999 the U.S. Commerce Department reported that households with incomes of $75,000 and higher were twenty times more likely to have access to the Internet than households at the lowest income levels and nine times as likely to have a computer in the home. In 2000, the median income of a family of four in the Portland area was $53,7003, below the national average of $62,228. These technological advances are only going to accelerate in the coming years, resulting in more people being left behind.
-The concept behind Free Geek is to use these problems to solve each other. A significant portion of computers bound for the landfills can be refurbished into working starter computers for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Individuals with little or no disposable income can be trained to help process the diverted computers for reuse or recycling, receiving one of the refurbished computers in exchange for their efforts. The result is less computer equipment in the landfills and more equipment being reused. In addition, a wide range of people get access to computers and the Internet that previously could not; a win, win situation for everyone involved, which is summed up in the Free Geek http:[[mission statement:Mission_Statement]]:
+The concept behind Free Geek is to use these problems to solve each other. A significant portion of computers bound for the landfills can be refurbished into working starter computers for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Individuals with little or no disposable income can be trained to help process the diverted computers for reuse or recycling, receiving one of the refurbished computers in exchange for their efforts. The result is less computer equipment in the landfills and more equipment being reused. In addition, a wide range of people get access to computers and the Internet that previ:ously could not; a win, win situation for everyone involved, which is summed up in the Free Geek http[[Mission_Statement:mission statement]]:
 ''Free Geek recycles used technology to provide computers, education, job skills training and access to the Internet to those in need, in exchange for community service.''

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 The second problem stemming from advances in computer technology is that many people lack even the most basic computer skills. This can deny them access to everything from getting on the Internet to getting a better job. In 1999 the U.S. Commerce Department reported that households with incomes of $75,000 and higher were twenty times more likely to have access to the Internet than households at the lowest income levels and nine times as likely to have a computer in the home. In 2000, the median income of a family of four in the Portland area was $53,7003, below the national average of $62,228. These technological advances are only going to accelerate in the coming years, resulting in more people being left behind.
-The concept behind Free Geek is to use these problems to solve each other. A significant portion of computers bound for the landfills can be refurbished into working starter computers for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Individuals with little or no disposable income can be trained to help process the diverted computers for reuse or recycling, receiving one of the refurbished computers in exchange for their efforts. The result is less computer equipment in the landfills and more equipment being reused. In addition, a wide range of people get access to computers and the Internet that previously could not; a win, win situation for everyone involved, which is summed up in the Free Geek [[mission statement]]:
+The concept behind Free Geek is to use these problems to solve each other. A significant portion of computers bound for the landfills can be refurbished into working starter computers for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Individuals with little or no disposable income can be trained to help process the diverted computers for reuse or recycling, receiving one of the refurbished computers in exchange for their efforts. The result is less computer equipment in the landfills and more equipment being reused. In addition, a wide range of people get access to computers and the Internet that previously could not; a win, win situation for everyone involved, which is summed up in the Free Geek http:[[mission statement:Mission_Statement]]:
 ''Free Geek recycles used technology to provide computers, education, job skills training and access to the Internet to those in need, in exchange for community service.''

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 In June of 2001, Free Geek's Administrative Coordinator, Oso Martín, was presented an E-chievment Award from the National Public Radio program, E-Town, in recognition of his work to make "a positive difference in his community and beyond".
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 ===Non-profit Hardware Grants===
-Non-profit organizations can receive computer equipment for free or at an extremely reduced cost. We generally focus on local organizations and are granting about 20 requests a month. We recently had an opportunity to partner with the World Computer Exchange (WCE) and help the Portland based humanitarian aid organization Mercy Corps. Free Geek provided computer equipment for shipment to schools around the world to help bridge the global technology divide. We have helped send computer systems to Ecuador and are working on projects to send equipment to Argentina, Bolivia, Ghana, Macedonia and Nigeria. In 2003, Free Geek established a short grants process for non-profits to apply for hardware help from Free Geek. Assistance will be granted based on need and other factors to be determined by staff and the board of directors. In addition, Free Geek reserves all donated Apple computer equipment for transfer to a partner program called Mac Renewal, a Eugene, Oregon based organiza tion run by Lorraine Kerwood. She is able to use the majority of the Apple/Macintosh architecture based equipment, refurbishing it and giving it to low income families, elders and the disabled. See Appendix A for a list of non-profit organizations to whom Free Geek has provided technology assistance.
+Non-profit organizations can receive computer equipment for free or at an extremely reduced cost. We generally focus on local organizations and are granting about 20 requests a month. We recently had an opportunity to partner with the World Computer Exchange (WCE) and help the Portland based humanitarian aid organization Mercy Corps. Free Geek provided computer equipment for shipment to schools around the world to help bridge the global technology divide. We have helped send computer systems to Ecuador and are working on projects to send equipment to Argentina, Bolivia, Ghana, Macedonia and Nigeria. In 2003, Free Geek established a short grants process for non-profits to apply for hardware help from Free Geek. Assistance will be granted based on need and other factors to be determined by staff and the board of directors.  See Appendix A for a list of non-profit organizations to whom Free Geek has provided technology assistance.
 ===Geek Access Points (GAP)===

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