Friends
FRIENDS
We're proud to be part of a strong environmental and social-change movement in Portland and the Northwest. Here are some things you should know about!
Ancient Earth School of Natural Building An organization dedicated to experiential education through building sustainable structures with natural materials.
The City Repair Project Citizen activists working to improve the pathways of communication through the creation of public gathering places.
Community Cycling Center They do for bicycles what FREE GEEK does with computers!
Community Warehouse Community Warehouse is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates like a furniture bank, collecting donations of furniture and household goods from the community and directing these items to people in need.
Habitat ReStore A recycled building materials sore, much like the Rebuilding Center, but in affiliation with Habitat for Humanity.
Internet Professionals Northwest A nonprofit trade organization whose members are engaged in providing Internet services, products, and technologies.
KBOO 90.7 FM Community radio and supporter of the GNU/Linux open source operating system.
Oregon Computer Consultants Association The OCCA is a non-profit group of computer consultants who get together to share knowledge and resources, and to uphold ethical standards in the consulting field.
the Personal Telco Project A volunteer group of Portlanders who promote and build public wireless networks through community support and education.
The Portland Alliance of Worker Collectives (PAWC) FREE GEEK is a member of PAWC, and strongly supports movement toward democracy and equality in the workplace and the world.
The Rebuilding Center A non-profit used building materials outlet in Portland, Oregon.
SCRAP (School & Community Reuse Action Project) A non-profit that collects reuseable items from local businesses and distributes them to educators, artists, families and kids.
Upholstery Shop, Inc. A lot like FREE GEEK, only with sofas and chairs!
Whiz to Coho A Hillsboro-based, family-run, very friendly ISP. They give a discount to FreekBox owners.
Office Solutions Dave Zimmerling has been graciously donating volunteer info cards to Free Geek for quite some time. His business, is a great of business forms and envelopes, including Continuous Invoices, Manual Invoices, Computer Forms Purchase Orders, Shipping Documents, Envelopes, and more. RESOURCES
The Beehive They can help you get job skills, learn about health insurance for your kids, and more.
Portland Community Land Trust An innovative solution for low-income people who'd like to buy a home.
Portland Youthbuilders A nonprofit that provides educational, vocational, and leadership development programs for low-income men and women aged 17-24.
Sisters of the Road Cafe Provides food, job training, support to parents and children, and innovative solutions to the issues surrounding poverty and homelessness through self and community advocacy.
Street Roots Street Roots creates career and income opportunities for homeless people through their vendor program. They also publish the Rose City Resource, a "comprehensive list of services for those experiencing homelessness."
Voz An organization focusing on immigrant workers' rights and education. NON-LOCAL
Green House Network Stop Global Warming Now!
Working Bikes Cooperative A lot like FREE GEEK, only with bikes and in Chicago, Illinois!