// Old phone collecting dust in your drawer? Give it new life with #DonateTech

Old phone collecting dust in your drawer?
Give it new life with #DonateTech

RL Solutions, TechToronto and Free Geek Toronto team up for week-long donation drive to collect old technology and give to those in need, December 11-15

Toronto, ON – Everyone has old technology lying around – from retired smartphones to extra keyboards, wires, monitors or speakers. This holiday season, RL Solutions and TechToronto have partnered with Free Geek Toronto to help Torontonians find new homes for this tech with a week-long #DonateTech Drive. Taking place December 11 to 15, donation bins and information booths will be touring the downtown Toronto core educating and asking Torontonians to give the power of technology.

“In this hectic season when we’re so focused on shopping and replacing the old with the new, the #DonateTech drive gives people the opportunity to make a difference with their retired tech,” says Ryan Fukunga, Executive Director, Free Geek Toronto. “Too often, technology is tossed away when it still has so much left to give. When you donate your old tech, you’re giving someone the opportunity to build invaluable technical skills, perform better in school and access new job opportunities.”

Why #DonateTech?

You can find the #DonateTech booth at the following locations:

For full details on locations and hours of operation, please visit:
TechToronto.org/HolidayTechDrive

“Being a software company, we understand how powerful technology is and how often access is taken for granted,” says Mike Etzinger, VP Marketing, RL Solutions. “We’re excited to have the opportunity to work with the team at Free Geek Toronto to raise awareness about the impact that donated technology can have in our local community.”  

Do your colleagues or your organization have tech that could use a new home? Reach out using the contact information below. Donation bins are available to be dropped off and picked up from your office.

Be sure to share your donations on social media using #DonateTech to raise awareness on the digital divide and Free Geek’s mission. Feel free to share a little backstory on your donation (i.e. the first time you got it, how the tech has helped you grow) and how you can now pay it forward!

For more information please contact:
Sheri Clish, rock-it promotions, inc., at sheri@rockitpromo.com or 416.656.0707 ext. 122
Andrea Mears, rock-it promotions, inc., at  andrea@rockitpromo.com or 416.656.0707 ext. 117

About RL Solutions
RL Solutions designs innovative healthcare software for patient feedback, infection prevention & risk management and more to support overall quality and experience in healthcare. RL Solutions has over 1,800 clients, including healthcare networks, hospitals, long-term care facilities. RL Solutions is a global company with offices in Canada, the United States, Australia and the UK.

Website: rlsolutions.com
Twitter: @RLSolutions
Facebook: @RLSolutionsTechnology
Instagram: @RLSolutions
Hashtag: #DonateTech #PoweredbyRL

About Free Geek Toronto
Free Geek Toronto is a non-profit grassroots organization that aims to break the barriers to access technology in marginalized communities. They collect tech, and refurbish when they can to put in the hands of people who don’t have ready access. They also recycle the parts properly to reduce e-waste.

Website: FreeGeekToronto.org
Twitter: @FreeGeekToronto
Instagram: @freegeektoronto
Hashtag: #FreeGeekTO

About TechToronto
TechToronto is a mission driven organization, working to grow and diversify Canada’s technology ecosystems. Through best-in-class events, insightful research and meaningful advocacy, TechToronto is helping to support the growth and development of the Canadian tech community. TechToronto is a non-partisan advocate on behalf of the tech community, a tireless champion of local entrepreneurs and their companies.

Website: TechToronto.org
Twitter: @techtorontoorg
Instagram: @techtorontoorg
Hashtag: #TechTO