Program areas at IC
Digital Equity: For more than 20 years, InterConnection has rebuilt, refurbished, and extended the life of computers to increase access to technology for those who need it. In 2023, we provided over 3,200 computers and almost 2,000 hotspot internet services to individuals living with low incomes. We did this through partnerships with 52 different nonprofit and community based organizations, who were then able to provide the training and digital navigation attuned to the language and cultural needs of each community.
Refurbishment and Recycling: InterConnection refurbishes computers that are then sold for reuse. We also work to extend the useful life of electronics by partnering with other refurbishers who can repair or reuse items outside our area of expertise. Finally, we partner with a RIOS and R2-certified electronics recycler to responsibly recycle electronics that are at the end of their useful life. InterConnection is also a key participant in Washington State's E-Cycle Program, providing a drop-off point for community members to recycle broken, obsolete, or worn-out electronics. We also partner with local organizations, governments, entities, and companies to recycle and refurbish their old technology. As a result of these efforts, InterConnection received over 40K computers, monitors and other donated electronics and was able to either redistribute, resell, and recycle materials to divert just over 729K lbs from landfills in 2023, preventing toxins, rare earth metals, and plastics from entering the ecosystem.