HOW DO I GET A COMPUTER?Students who attend school in the Washington Unified School District can speak with their schools Computers 4 Kids representative about getting a referral form and setting up an appointment with Computers 4 Kids.
Students who are enrolled in classes in the Los Rios Community College District can speak with their RISE or EOPS representative about getting a Computers 4 Kids referral form. Computers 4 Kids is a nonprofit in West Sacramento that offers free and low-cost options for qualifying students through a collaboration with United Way. They can be contacted at (916) 572-1152. Adults and their families can receive computer equipment through a collaboration between United Way Partners and Computers 4 Kids. To participate in their Digital Equity Program click the previous links to see if you are eligible and follow the directions. |
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Our Top Priorities:
- Distribute FREE desktop computers to low-income students in the Washington Unified School District
- Provide free and LOW-COST desktop and laptop computers to our low-income students in the Los Rios Community College District
- Distribute computers through United Way to clients throughout the Sacramento region
- Help local High School and College students build their computer skills with our Technical Internship program
ELIGIBILITY FOR KINDERGARTEN TO 12TH GRADE STUDENTS● Student must be currently enrolled in a school within the Washington Unified School District ● Student must be low-income |
ELIGIBILITY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
● Student must be currently enrolled in a school within the Los Rios Community College District ● Student must show proof of receiving assistance from public agencies |
Eligibility for Adults and their FamiliesAdults and their families can receive computer equipment through a collaboration between United Way Partners and Computers 4 Kids. To participate in their Digital Equity Program click the previous links to see if you are eligible and follow the directions. |
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All Computers We Distribute Include:
When receiving a computer, the client is required to attend a 30 to 60-minute orientation held in our office or with a partner. This will ensure that the client receives proper instruction on how to use their new computer and give them an opportunity to ask questions. |