Digital Equality Initiative Foundation

Digital Equality Initiative Foundation Statewide Initiative to transform e-waste into educational assets for schools, vulnerable population and seniors.

Since 2007 the DEI has established a relationship with the community as intity it can turn to for free and affordable electronic equipment. In addition, our distribution methods are transparent, available and open for examination. We have run a highly ethical, fair, honest, open and reliable system of assisting the less fortunate. Our reason for being, we have not discovered any other program that

distributes for free or sells low cost equipment to nonprofits and community organizations anywhere in our area. We've been fortunate to receive equipment from donor corporations and city governments, so doing good in our business philosophy is not an
option, it's an obligation. Every machine donated to our initiative is inventoried, asset tagged and logged into a database with recipient and donor information. We know roughly where every machine has been donated. My personal background as a Parkland Faculty Member, including experience with teaching, curriculum development, and grant management, furthers my credentials regarding the discovery of needs and assessment of the community’s development in digital
literacy. University of Illinois Graduate School community class consultant roles have afforded me the opportunity to acquire new skills in an academic and research approach to address the digital divides in our society. Champaign was the only city in the US to receive ARRA Federal Stimulus funds for a Fiber to the Home Project. UC2B, a city - university consortium, has received a total of
$29 million for a City Wide Infrastructure Project, plus the installation of high speed fiber to social anchor institutions in the community. Our initiative builds upon this asset and resource. In addition, we've also discovered that many of these homes do not have computers, nor the knowledge to use them. A computer, training, and access to broadband are the three necessary items needed to improve our inadequate 21st century literacy standards, not just broadband. Without affordable computers bridging that gap even with high speed internet will be difficult. In essence our Initiative has the passion, skill, experience, determination, and vision to use waste resources to solve a lot of these current issues: education, electronic landfill reduction, re-use / green initiatives, extending the life of state assets, community engagement, job training and career
preparation.

Community Help Desk is now available.
08/13/2018

Community Help Desk is now available.

We are flexible and mobile. Currently available 20 hours per week. We have a local office for one-on-one training or can come to your location to train groups.

REMINDER: Champaign County Black Expo is Saturday, December 12
12/11/2015

REMINDER: Champaign County Black Expo is Saturday, December 12

The first annual expo of Black Business in Champaign County will be SATURDAY, December 12 at 6pm at the Urbana Civic Center,  108 E. Water, Urbana, IL 61801.

REMINDER: Champaign County Black Expo is Saturday, December 12
12/08/2015

REMINDER: Champaign County Black Expo is Saturday, December 12

The first annual expo of Black Business in Champaign County will be SATURDAY, December 12 at 6pm at the Urbana Civic Center,  108 E. Water, Urbana, IL 61801.

Maybe our last large donation. 70+ computer s and equipment to Neoga school district. Great project. They will make g...
06/01/2015

Maybe our last large donation. 70+ computer s and equipment to Neoga school district. Great project. They will make good use of the equipment.

03/25/2015

ApplIed for a state farm community grant. . Wish us luck!

02/09/2015

Our outreach initiatives are paused temporary. Seaking grant opportunities and a possible new location.

Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party
12/11/2014

Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party
12/02/2014

Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party

11/25/2014

Statewide Initiative to transform e-waste into educational assets for schools, vulnerable population and seniors.

The last last stop for machines. . Try not get to this point. .
11/25/2014

The last last stop for machines. . Try not get to this point. .

Received generous computer donation today. Thanks 'City of Urbana' & Volo Broadband for the van. We're looking for a la...
11/25/2014

Received generous computer donation today. Thanks 'City of Urbana' & Volo Broadband for the van. We're looking for a lab, school or program that needs computers..!! :)

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