36.6% of Pennsylvanians do not use a computer or laptop at home.
Owning a laptop makes it easier for community members to pursue education and employment opportunities, access social services and healthcare, and more.
NextUse Tech™ helps ensure that more individuals have the technology needed to thrive in the digital world!
How does NextUse Tech™ work?
KINBER collects functioning, unused laptops from companies, organizations and individuals.
We then partner with local organizations and technicians to refurbish the computers. They get cleaned, wiped, and given a new operating system to ensure they are safe and secure.
KINBER partners with community based organizations who are already doing great work to make sure these computers will provide digital opportunities to those most in need!
“He tried everything on the screen. This will open his world.”
November 2024 Digital Device Drive
In November 2024, KINBER held its first Digital Device Drive. The collected devices were provided to Computers for Refugees, which distributed them to non-native English speakers, refugees, and job seekers through its partnerships with other community-based organizations.
Computers for Refugees, a program of the Alpha & Omega Community Center located in Downtown Lancaster, PA, primarily serves the City of Lancaster. However, through its network of community partners, the program also supports individuals in other parts of Lancaster County and, on occasion, York County.
The Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research (KINBER) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (tax identification number). Charitable contributions are tax deductible for federal income purposes as allowed by law pursuant to IRC §170(c).
The official registration and financial information of the Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research (KINBER) may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
