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or at least we feel like it sometimes from the amount of email we get.
We weed through them for you and select only one, as the best example of what the internet can accomplish if we put our modems to it.
Therefore, we once again proudly present:
I hope you will do what you can to help this Computer Literacy effort...or to help us reach the right persons, there, with our request. We need help with... requesting donations of computer equipment (all kinds, manufactured in the past 10 years) for the Computer Literacy Program sponsored by Operation Crossroads Africa (NYC), a non-profit charitable organization. Without making this request too long or wordy, please know that I would be VERY grateful for any help you could give us. This is a wonderful humanitarian effort that needs support from concerned persons.
Sincerely,
Cecil R. WASHINGTON, Jr.
University of California
Former Director
Operation Crossraods Africa
3697 Platt Ave., Rear B
Lynwood, CA 90262
PHONE/FAX : 310-632-1582
E-MAIL : crw@loop.com
crw486@aol.com
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DONATING YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
T H E C O M P U T E R L I T E R A C Y P R O G R A M
Operation Crossroads Africa, Inc.(NYC), an organization authorized to accept tax-deductible charitable donations under IRS section 501(C)(3), is requesting donations of computers, peripherals, printers, and office equipment (new and used), for the African Computer Literacy Program.
Since 1958, Operation Crossroads Africa (credited by John F. Kennedy as serving as the model for the Peace Corps) has sponsored more than 10,000 global volunteers in projects ranging from community development to rural health care to wildlife management to reforestation, in dozens of African countries.
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E Q U I P M E N T R E Q U E S T E D :
PC- XT-compatibles, 286s, 386s up, lap tops, desk tops, Multi-Media systems, modems, peripherals, monitors, software, printers, hard drives, other computer-related equipment, as well as A P P L E S, M A C S general business, home and game software/CDs, office equipment (fax machines, electric typewriters), etc. - all are needed.
Equipment in reasonably good condition can definitely be put to immediate use, but older models and equipment in need of repair, would also be welcome.
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W H E R E T O S E N D E Q U I P M E N T
For help with shipping costs, or if you have questions, please contact Dr. Osei DARKWA (University of Illinois-Chicago, Director, Computer Literacy Program):
E-Mail: darkwa@tigger.cc.uic.edu
Office: (312) 996-8508
Home number: (708) 848-7054
FAX (312) 996-2770
Address: 621 S. Maple
Oak Park, IL 60304
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U. S. C O L L E C T I O N P O I N T A D D R E S S
Please send equipment donations to the US sponsor in New York:
LaVerne BROWN
Director
Operation Crossroads Africa, Inc.
475 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10115-0050
Tel: 212-870-2106
FAX: 212-870-2055
A Private/Non-Profit Organization
** IRS Classification: Non-Profit / 501(C)(3) ** Receipts will be issued for tax purposes
Crossroads volunteers going to Africa will take the donated equipment with them.
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S E N D I N G E Q U I P M E N T F R O M O U T S I D E U S A
Alternatively, equipment can be sent directly to our sister organization in Ghana, West Africa:
c/o Francis Donkor
General Secretary
Voluntary Workcamps Association (VOLU)
PO Box 1540
Accra, Ghana
West Africa
Tel: 233-21-663486
FAX: 233-21-665960
Telex: 3033 VOLU
Please mail to VOLU separately an itemization of what is being sent as a gift to the Computer Literacy Program, co-sponsored by VOLU so that VOLU will be able to get equipment pass Ghana customs without paying additional taxes. FYI: For more information on Operation Crossroads Africa, its programs, and global volunteers, point to...
gopher://gopher.adp.wisc.edu:70/11/.browse/.METAASPSA/.ASPSA03/