TAONI TechBridge
Device donation, refurbishment, and redistribution — closing the digital-access gap across Metro Atlanta.
Duration
Ongoing
Schedule
Refurb lab nights — 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Location
Metro Atlanta — TAONI refurb lab
Cohort
Volunteer slots — 6–10 per lab night
Tuition
Free — recipients pay nothing
What it is
TechBridge collects donated devices, refurbishes them following recognized data-sanitization standards, and redistributes them to students, small businesses, organizations, and workforce participants who need reliable technology.
Who it serves
Students, families, small businesses, nonprofits, and workforce participants needing access to working devices.
What participants do
Recipients receive a working, ready-to-use device. Volunteers and trainees learn hardware fundamentals, refurbishment workflows, and responsible data handling.
What you leave with
Real device access for the community and hands-on hardware experience for trainees and volunteers.
Curriculum
- Step 1
Intake
Logged, inspected, and queued for refurbishment.
- Step 2
Data Sanitization
Wipe to recognized standards. Documented. No exceptions.
- Step 3
Refurbish
Reimage, repair, test, and certify.
- Step 4
Match & Deploy
Matched to a vetted recipient and delivered ready-to-use.
What you'll need
- Donors: a working or repairable device + power adapter
- Recipients: short eligibility form + pickup availability
- Volunteers: curiosity about hardware, comfort with hand tools
From the field
Sample documentation from past sessions and partner work.
How to join or partner
Donate a device, request a device, or volunteer through our Contact page.
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