The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is thrilled to kick off its annual 12 Days of Electronics Giving event! This initiative exemplifies our commitment to bridging the digital divide by refurbishing and donating unwanted electronic equipment to charities in need across Canada. Through partnerships with companies, corporations, businesses, and individuals, we collect devices such as computers, laptops, cell phones, and other IT equipment. After ensuring secure data wiping and refurbishment, we donate these devices to deserving organizations.
Day 1: Supporting Communities Across Canada
On the first day of this year’s campaign, we made impactful contributions to the following charities:
Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan
- Donation: 10 cell phones
- These phones will empower women in the community who cannot afford them, enabling them to stay connected with vital services such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) support. The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving women and gender-diverse adults who are criminalized or at risk of criminalization. They focus on tearing down barriers to justice and equity through advocacy, cultural teachings, and practical support.
Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association (SEDA)
- Donation: 2 projectors
- Located in Saskatoon, SK, SEDA is committed to delivering accessible and high-quality programming to Saskatchewan youth. The projectors will help them coordinate and facilitate these programs, ensuring that young people have the resources they need to develop critical thinking and public speaking skills.
- Donation: 1 projector
- The Winnipeg Humane Society, based in Manitoba, will use this projector for meetings, annual general meetings (AGMs), community outreach, and education. Their previous projector was beyond repair, and ERA is delighted to provide a replacement to support their ongoing efforts.
Help Us Keep Giving
We currently have over 500 charities on our waitlist, eager to receive donated electronics. If you or your organization have unused or unwanted devices, please consider donating to ERA. Your contribution will enable us to continue supporting communities and non-profits across the country.
If you would like a free pick-up, please contact us at 1-877-9EWASTE.
Together, we can make a difference, one device at a time.