Proud Canadian Non-profit donates $180,000 Worth of Technology Canada wide
Nov 20, 2018, 12:19 ET
The Electronic Recycling Association donates over 500 IT Devices to 27 organizations
this GivingTuesday
TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) announces a donation of over 500 laptops, computers, printers and cell phones to individuals in need this GivingTuesday. Every year this non-profit aims to donate more equipment than the last. This year they have succeeded with their donations totalling to 547 devices, a 50% increase from 2017.
The ERA has teamed up with advocates looking to pursue change within the community. Shell Canada, PrinterWorks West Inc. and Alberta's Promise worked in conjunction with ERA to assist with this donation. Twenty Seven do-gooder organizations Canada wide will receive a donation of technology in areas such as Vancouver, Fort St. John, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal.
"We are ecstatic to work with members of the community who care about our environment and the wellbeing of others. Every year for GivingTuesday our team at ERA try to outdo themselves by donating that little bit more than the previous year," says Bojan Paduh, President at the ERA. "This year we dramatically increased the quantity of equipment being donated, which is outstanding. This could not have been possible if it was not for our dedicated partners, we thank you."
Shell Canada says, "This initiative is one of the ways that Shell Canada contributes to well-being and sustainability of local communities. Shell works with ERA to identify those communities and organizations where the need is the greatest, to enable access to resources that build and strengthen the capacity of schools, service organizations and Indigenous communities. Repurposing these items means extending the useful life of the product or device, less electronic waste, and the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life."
Date: Tuesday, November 27 2018
About GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. The "Opening day of the giving season," it's a time when charities, companies and individuals join together and rally for favourite causes. In the same way that retailers take part in Black Friday, the giving community comes together for GivingTuesday.
SOURCE Electronic Recycling Association
For further information: Media enquiries may be directed to: Jessica Lifely, Business Development and Marketing Manager, Electronic Recycling Association, [email protected], 403-262-4488