non profit organization . for the telecommunications term see interconnection . interconnection.org type 501 c 3 industry technology international development founded 1999 founder charles brennick headquarters 3415 stone way n. seattle washington united states key people charles brennick founder rpcv products high quality low cost refurbished computers services project assistance free web design consultation slogan sharing technology . creating opportunity website www.interconnection.org interconnection s computer reuse and learning center interconnection.org ic is an american 501 c 3 non profit organization headquartered in seattle washington . interconnection was established in 1999 by charles brennick . the organization s original focus was on developing and donating websites to non profits in developing countries . the program soon expanded to include computer donations and technology training . in 2004 the interconnection computer reuse and learning center opened in seattle as a hub to serve both local and international communities . 1 contents 1 mission 1.1 activities 1.1.1 equipment collection 1.1.2 refurbished computers 1.1.3 internet services 2 partnerships 2.1 computer recipients 2.2 partner organizations 3 references 4 external links mission edit interconnection s mission is to make information technology accessible to underserved communities around the world . ic is founded on the belief that technology has the power to create opportunity for everyone . it is for this reason ic works diligently in the proliferation of information technology and training . activities edit in pursuance of its mission interconnection manages and promotes a number of program activities . the following are four of interconnection s main program activities equipment collection edit as technology advances many businesses organizations and individuals find themselves with outdated computer equipment but no way to dispose of it properly . interconnection s computer reuse and learning center in seattle washington provides a location to properly dispose of old equipment in an environmentally friendly way . interconnection accepts all computer equipment regardless of condition . ic manages programs for both computer recycling and computer reuse . in 2007 alone interconnection kept 6 000 pcs out of landfills . 2 all donations received by ic are guaranteed to be handled appropriately ; unusable equipment is recycled viable equipment is refurbished and reused . this allows individuals businesses and organizations to address e waste issues in a simple environmentally friendly way . ic is a 501 c 3 ; all donations are tax deductible and secure . donors are provided with the necessary tax deduction documentation . refurbished computers edit computers refurbished by interconnection s low income volunteers are made available to under served communities around the world for a small sourcing fee . this program not only creates a training environment for local community members it also makes information technology accessible around the globe . interconnection s refurbished systems create academic professional and economic opportunity for people throughout the developing world . all of interconnection s refurbished computers are upgraded and fully tested before shipment . ic also provides order customization at the partners request . internet services edit interconnection s original purpose was to design and host free websites for small organizations working in the developing world . now ic focuses primarily on its refurbished computer and training programs . however interconnection still provides organizations with free web design web hosting and free email services . by helping organizations create a web presence ic is able to improve organizations ability to communicate and connect with like minded groups and individuals around the world . partnerships edit computer recipients edit interconnection has supplied over 25 000 refurbished computers to organizations around the world . the following is information on just a few of interconnection s computer recipients country systems recipients partner organization chile 4000 schools chilenter morocco 420 schools sefrioui badissy foundation iraq 367 schools various various 225 microsoft s community learning center s microsoft uruguay 201 schools various fiji 160 schools various chile 50 various development groups world vision guinea 20 various development groups peace corps volunteers paraguay 20 various development groups peace corps volunteers partner organizations edit organization location relationship interconnection paraguay paraguay sister program interconnection uganda uganda sister program total reclaim seattle washington supplies parts for reuse microsoft seattle washington system contracts refurbished software licenses ymca king county seattle washington youth volunteer program youthcare seattle washington youth volunteer program references edit brennick charles . interconnection.org home page . retrieved 2008 04 18 . miller brian . seattle s e wast conundrum . retrieved 2008 04 18 . external links edit interconnection.org interconnection s homepage kirotv news spotlight on interconnection seattle weekly focus on interconnection un environment programme faqs about e waste coordinates 47 38 57 n 122 20 35 w 47.649167 n 122.342968 w 47.649167 ; 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