Every dollar you give bridges the digital divide for families who have never owned a computer.
The internet is no longer a luxury. It’s how kids do homework, how adults apply for jobs, and how families stay connected to healthcare. Yet millions of Americans are still locked out, not because they don’t want access, but because they simply can’t afford it.
That’s where PCs for People comes in. And that’s where you come in.
The Digital Divide Is Bigger Than You Think
According to our PCs for People’s 2025 Impact Report, the average annual household income of the people they serve is just $16,046. Think about that for a moment; that’s less than $1,340 a month to cover rent, food, utilities, and everything else. A new laptop isn’t in the budget. Internet service isn’t in the budget. And without those tools, the path forward gets even harder.
Here are the numbers that tell the full story:
- 119,093 individuals served in 2025 alone
- 28,971 clients were unemployed at the time they received help
- 12,432 clients had never owned a computer in their lives, not once
- 7,221,766 pounds of e-waste were diverted from landfills and repurposed
- Since its founding, PCs for People has impacted over 1 million lives and distributed more than 290,000 computers
These aren’t abstract numbers. They’re parents who can now help their kids with online schoolwork. Job seekers who can finally submit a resume. Veterans navigating benefits paperwork. Seniors staying in touch with family.
What Does Your Donation Actually Do?
PCs for People is transparent about how every dollar is used. Your financial gift directly funds:
Refurbishing & Distribution: Donated computers are professionally cleaned, upgraded, and tested before going to a family in need. This takes skilled labor, parts, and quality control.
Affordable Internet Access: The device is only half the equation. PCs for People provides low-cost hotspot and fixed wireless internet (WISP) subscriptions so recipients can actually get online. In 2025, they maintained thousands of active internet subscriptions for low-income households.
Digital Skills Training: Getting a computer means nothing if you don’t know how to use it. Donations fund digital literacy programs that teach people how to navigate job sites, access telehealth, and use productivity tools.
E-Waste Recycling Infrastructure: Over 7 million pounds of electronics were responsibly recycled in 2025, keeping toxic materials out of landfills and turning discarded tech into opportunity.
Why Give to PCs for People (and Not Somewhere Else)?
Good question — and a fair one to ask. Here’s what sets PCs for People apart:
Proven, measurable impact. The organization publishes annual impact reports with hard data. You can see exactly how many devices were distributed, how many people served, and what communities benefited.
A dual mission that multiplies your impact. When a business donates old computers to PCs for People, those machines get refurbished and sold or given to low-income families, and the e-waste gets handled responsibly. One donation solves two problems.
A track record of growth. PCs for People has expanded to cities including Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and more, showing that their model works and is scaling responsibly.
Commitment to transparency. According to their financials page, every dollar is invested into expanding digital equity through low-cost computers, affordable internet, and digital skills training.
The Ripple Effect of One Gift
When you help one person get online, the effects ripple outward:
- A parent gets online → helps their child complete homework → child stays on grade level → long-term academic success.
- An unemployed adult gets a laptop → applies for jobs → finds employment → achieves financial stability → has less reliance on public assistance.
- A senior gets internet access → connects with telehealth → catches a health issue early → avoids a costly ER visit.
PCs for People estimates that 67% of their customers were unemployed at the time of service. Technology access is a jobs issue. It’s a healthcare issue. It’s an education issue. Your donation touches all of it.
How to Donate to PCs for People
Donating is simple, and your contribution is tax-deductible:
- Make a one-time gift. Any amount makes a difference. Even $25 contributes toward refurbishing a device.
- Set up a monthly donation: Recurring gifts provide the organization with predictable funding to plan programs and serve more families.
- Donate in honor of someone. A meaningful gift for birthdays, memorials, or holidays.
- Ask your employer about matching. Many companies match charitable donations, doubling your impact at no additional cost to you.
👉 Donate to PCs for People today at pcsforpeople.org/donate
The Bottom Line
The digital divide isn’t going away on its own. But every financial donation to PCs for People moves the needle, one refurbished laptop, one internet subscription, one digital skills class at a time.
Since their founding, they’ve reached over 1 million lives. With your support, that number keeps growing.
The question isn’t whether your donation matters. It does. The question is: what are you waiting for?
PCs for People is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to digital inclusion for low-income individuals, families, students, and nonprofits. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
