Information and technology: FAQs

Where can I donate a used computer and office equipments?

Where can I get free or Low-Cost used computers for my organization?

Where can I get a free or sliding fee technology training?

How can I develop or design a Web site?

Q: Where can I donate a used computer and office equipments?

A:  Minnesota Materials Exchange connects businesses who have reusable goods to those who can use them.  You can post items you would like to sell or give away, or search for items you need, by visiting the Web site www.mnexchange.org.

     The Twin Cities Free Market is another web-based re-use project, coordinated by the St Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium.   For more information, contact Dave Degennaro at 651-221-4462 or visit www.twincitiesfreemarket.org.

     Furniture and Computers:  University Recycling Program, 3009 Como Avenue SE, open 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.   Some items are available to University of Minnesota department; others are available to the general public for a fee.  More information is available at www.umn.edu/recycle/reuse.html.

     Furniture only:  Project for Pride in Living, PPL Shop Minneapolis, 850 15th Avenue NE, Minneapolis MN 55413 612-789-3322.   PPL Shop, St. Paul, 370 Toronto Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, 651-224-7019.

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Q: Where can I get a free or sliding fee technology training?

A:  Management Assistant Program for Nonprofits  and the the Science Museum Minnesota Computer Education Center provide technology training all year round. 

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Q:  How can I develop or design a Web site?

A:  Science Museum of Minnesota in conjunction with the Management Assistance Program for Nonprofit has recommended Web design classes for nonprofit.  For more information visit www.comped.smm.org. And visit the Broadband Initiative.

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Other Information and Technology Web Sites

• Consistent Computer Bargains
• Empowersoft
• Optimum Networks
• TechSoup
• communitytech
• ccbnpts
• mapnp
• mcf
• bremer
• smm
• networkforgood
• nonprofitmatrix.com