InterConnection Newsletter- December 2006

HAPPY HOLIDAYS - 2006 was filled with growth and accomplishments. Thanks to our volunteers and donors we were able to provide over 2,000 computers to underserved communities and donate 21 websites to non profit organizations around the world.

We thank everyone for their support and wish you an enjoyable holiday season.

Regards,
InterConnection Team

IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1. New Location
2. New Look
3. New Video and Brochure
4. Innovation Award Finalist
5. Volunteers, Computers and Funding Needed 6. A Please for Laptops 7. Board Members Sought 8. Programs Coordinator Hired 9. Special Thanks 10. Coming Soon 11. Computer Donation Showcase 12. Website Donation Showcase

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1. NEW LOCATION!
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The InterConnection Computer Reuse and Learning Center moved to a more comfortable and brighter facility. We are now located on the northeast end of Seattle's Lake Union, 2222 N Pacific St. Our new facility has heated classroom and work area for volunteers and better access for computers donors. http://computers.interconnection.org

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2. NEW LOOK!
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Have you seen our website lately? It recently received a facelift. Thanks to the Paraguayan website design company "Internet Estudio" our site is easier to navigate, includes updated content and is more stylish. Next, we plan to launch a Spanish version. http://www.interconnection

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3. NEW VIDEO AND BROCHURE!
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Want see and hear how we refurbish computers? Want to send information about InterConnection to a friend? Just follow the link below to download our new video or brochure:
http://computers.interconnection.org/video/

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4. INNOVATION AWARD FINALIST
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NPower Seattle selected InterConnection as a top ten nominee for the Annual NPower Nonprofit Innovation Awards. InterConnection stood out for its ability to transform electronic waste into opportunities for voluntarism, learning and economic support.

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5. VOLUNTEERS, COMPUTERS AND FUNDING NEEDED
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Computer Reuse Center Volunteers: Learn computer hardware skills and earn a FREE COMPUTER. See http://computers.interconnection.org

COMPUTERS: Do good with your old computer. Donate it to InterConnection. We accept all computers, working or not.

FUNDS: Help support our innovative program! see http://www.interconnection.org/?pagina=support/funding

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6. A PLEA FOR LAPTOPS
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We receive an overwhelming number of requests for laptop computers from non-profits abroad. You can help by donating your laptop. If you can't bring it to the center in Seattle we will pay shipping costs. Contact us for details. info@interconnection.org

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7. BOARD MEMBERS SOUGHT
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InterConnection plans to expand its board of directors in 2007. New members will be selected from the Seattle area. We are hoping to add members with experience in grant writing, nonprofit management, international development, accounting or Internet technology. If you believe in InterConnection's mission and have experience or resources that could add value to InterConnection's work, please contact us for a board member application. info@interconnection.org

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8. PROGRAMS COORDINATOR HIRED
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Laura Mapp takes over as Programs Coordinator and will focus on managing the virtual volunteer program and developing new technology support programs.

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9. SPECIAL THANKS
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Thanks to Craig Lorch and Total Reclaim. Total Reclaim is the northwest’s largest electronics recycler. They provide InterConnection with access to their reuseable electronic items. We appreciate Total Reclaim's co-owner Craig Lorch's for his efforts to establish and support this partnership.

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10. COMING SOON
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InterConnection Open House and Fundraiser InterConnection Computer Reuse Center, Guatemala Ecycle event at the City of Seattle's RecTech centers

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11. COMPUTER DONATION SHOWCASE
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210 Fundación el Camino, Guatemala, December Computers will be used to provide quality training and access to the latest technology to under-served communities in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala.

420 Sefrioui-Badissy Foundation, Morocco, December Sefrioui-Badissy Foundation (SBF) is a public, non-profit organization dedicated to providing technology access and community-based training to impoverished African students – giving them the knowledge and tools necessary for participation in the global market and improving their lives.

18 Toledo Development Corporation, Belize, December Shipment arranged by Peace Corps volunteer Tim Dami for two schools to improve Primary School Exam scores.

20 Connect Education, El Salvador, October Computers will be used to establish a computer lab that will be the basis for the technological connection between children in El Salvador and sponsors in the United States.

440 Fundación Todo Chilenter, Chile, October Chilenter works to bridge the digital divide in Chile by providing information and communication resources to underserved communities.

201 Computers for the World, Montevideo, Uruguay, April
35 computers donated to several schools and orphanages at selected locations in Montevideo, Uruguay. The remaining computers donated to Uruguay Rotary District 4980 for redistribution to other local Rotary clubs that serve areas surrounding Montevideo and the eastern countryside. Approximately 2000 youth will benefit from this project.

25 World Vision, Zambia, October 2006
Computers will be used to complement primary school education and vocational training for youth and adult literacy in a community learning center in Kabaleka Village in Zambia.

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12. WEBSITE DONATION SHOWCASE
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Youth Compassion for Humanity, Uganda
www.ychuganda.org
YCH strives to actively promote the productivity, innovativeness and self-reliance of disadvantaged people. YCH works in alliance with others to of empower youth, children and women, economically and socially.