A Los Altos nonprofit, EqOpTech (founded by a LAHS graduate and ran by high school students) refurbishes computers for students in need.
Computer Program:
Free refurbished computers (laptop, chromebook or iMac) for Los Altos High School College-bound Seniors.
Eric Che, Kevin Gao, Daniel Lim, Nate Latif, Trevor Smith, Cedric Chan (left to right) refurbish computers for at-risk students
To apply for a refurbished computer:
Please complete the Google Application form here, https://tinyurl.com/yxveh7qa
Eligibility:
LAHS College-bound Senior
Students receiving free or reduced lunch at LAHS
To earn a computer, are you interested in:
Attend computer refurbishing workshops at The View Teen Center
Attend 2 or more computer refurbishing workshops and earn a certificate of completion
Submit a 500-600 word essay on how a computer at home will help achieve academic success
EqOpTech (short for Equal Opportunity Technology) promotes equal access to technology and STEM education. We are a Los Altos 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that refurbishes used computers to deploy to at-risk students in the Bay Area. Over the last 3 years, we have refurbished and deployed hundreds of refurbished laptops to Los Altos, Mountain View, East Palo Alto and San Jose students. Our computer project has been featured by KPIX 5 CBS here.
Our Equal Opportunity Technology program is made possible thanks to Los Altos Community Foundation community grant award. Visit here for more information. We are most grateful to our partners, sponsors and donors for their continuing support and generous donations.