Stats and Testimonials
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Things that show how cool Free Geek is.
Please indicate the source and date of anything you add to this list.
If you have a longer testimonial or item elsewhere in the wiki, please link to it here.
- "At Free Geek, I have been able to both further my knowledge of computer hardware and software, and help train those less knowledgeable than myself. And when I have old computer systems to get rid of, I know they will be put to the best possible use." -Pete Forsyth, small business owner, Puddletown Tech
When items have been completed and verified, please move them above the double line. Everything below the line is "in progress."
Quantifying our accomplishments:
- Free Geek has recycled X tons of computer equipment since its inception. (in what time period?)
(It should be clear if this is the tons SENT OUT for recycling, and does not include stuff that has been reused.)
- Free Geek has put X computer systems back into use from donated parts (in what time period?)
- Free Geek has properly disposed of X tons of hazardous materials (lead, etc) which would have likely ended up in landfills. (in what time period?)
- Free Geek has assisted X aspiring computer professionals in successfully (and affordably!) obtaining Linux certification. (in what time period?)
- Free Geek has "graduated" X volunteers from the Build program, providing workforce skills at no monetary cost. (in what time period?)
- Free Geek has been assisted by X number of volunteers. (in what time period?)
- On average, X volunteers worked 25 or more hours in a month during the last calendar year. This has increased from X in 2000.
Who reporters might want to interview for more detail on certain topics:
- Recycling: Christen
- Education/workforce training: Laurel (?)
- Open Source Software:
- Free Geek as Portland citizen:
- Fundraising:
- Worker's Collective: