Computer donation helps Cranston West go 'Geek'

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Computer donation helps Cranston West go 'Geek'
by Beth Ayer

Apr 07, 2010

Cranston High School West celebrated the arrival of 50 computers recently that were donated by local organization Free Geek Providence. On March 22, school leaders and community members gathered to recognize the contribution.

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, Johnson & Wales Providence President Dr. Irving Schneider, Superintendent Peter Nero and Free Geek Providence founder Nathan Hutnak were all on hand to speak. Mayor Fung commended the donation in light of recent fiscal challenges, and said it would provide “life skills for generations to come.”

As a former Cranston West student, the event was especially personal to Free Geek’s Nate Hutnak. He called his years at Cranston West “three of his best,” but calls the large donation “a small example of what [Free Geek] tries to do on a daily basis.”

Free Geek Providence formed in 2008 as an independent branch of the original Free Geek in Oregon, with a mission to help local schools and families access technology, to recycle electronics responsibly, and to educate the community.

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What Is Free Geek Providence??

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As you can see by our mission statement above, we really do have our hands full! But when it really comes right down to it, Free Geek Providence is this: People. People helping people get their hands and minds around technology. When you volunteer for Free Geek Providence, your valued time helps us help needy people get nerdy. Whether they be low-income families, our volunteers, schools or other non-profits, you are helping another person.

So why volunteer?

You have access to relatively new technology, lots of older somewhat outdated (but still fun to play with) technology, and the opportunity to make new friends in the geek community right here in Providence. Really, what more could you ask for?

So what do you do?

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FreeGeek Providence Open Meeting Announcement

06 Aug 2010
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Greetings Free Geek Providence fans,

It has been too long since we have had an open meeting, and we have lots to tell you!

  • First the Exciting news is that we are now an official 501(c)3
  • we have a new leadership model and a new board!
  • we got a grant!

We have a lot to talk about as an organization,

Whether you are new to Free Geek Providence or long time volunteer, please come to our Open Meeting.

Saturday - August 21st , 12-2pm at the Community Room at Rochambeau Library 708 Hope Street( Rochambeau and Hope st). Map

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