JULY 2015 HIGHLIGHTS

July 28 – Thank-you to the ladies of Atira Women’s Resource Society for sending these creative photos showing their appreciation for the laptops and computers donated to the organization for the women utilizing their programs! We are always thrilled to see technology support such amazing people.
Atira Women’s Resource Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the work of ending violence against women through providing direct service, as well as working to increase awareness of and education around the scope and impact on our communities of men’s violence against women and children.

July 28 – Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society received 6 refurbished laptops today care of ERA. The laptops will support Discovery House’s mission to provide integrated residential and community services for abused women and children to enable them to live safely in the community. We are honored to support such an important and deserving cause!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Leading E-Waste Organization Now Open for Business in Winnipeg
The Electronic Recycling Association has now opened a full-service depot in Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB (July 28, 2015) – The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to announce the grand opening of a brand new location in the “gateway to the west”, Winnipeg, MB. ERA’s new depot is located at 1681 Dublin Avenue.
The ERA, a not for profit organization, has been reducing unnecessary e-waste and its adverse environmental contribution through the recovery, refurbishment and donation of electronic and IT equipment since 2004. The ERA also has locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Montreal and Toronto.
“We are excited to announce that we are now operating in this rapidly growing community. All of our services – corporate pickups, individual drop-offs, data destruction and reporting, our charitable donation, fundraising and community cleanup programs – are all now available. There is a real need in the community for this type of service, and we are looking forward to contributing to Winnipeg’s overall sustainability,” says Bojan Paduh, founder and president of ERA.
ERA believes reuse before recycling is the most viable solution for unwanted computers and related electronic equipment, and strives to ensure that operational IT equipment remains in use until its true end of life. ERA works with individuals and corporations to reuse and refurbish computers, laptops and other electronic equipment, and make valuable technology donations to local communities and throughout Manitoba.
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About the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)
Established in 2004, ERA is a non-profit organization committed to reducing the environmental impact of improperly discarded toxic electronic waste by offering accessible services to help corporations and individuals manage their retiring IT assets. ERA offers industry leading data erasure services, prompt and professional corporate pickup services and detailed reporting. With reuse being ERA’s top priority, every item that is received is examined for any remaining productive life and, if possible, refurbished for reuse. True end of life items are transferred to accredited recyclers where a nil landfill contribution can be assured. ERA is committed to supporting local charities and individuals in need through their comprehensive, Canada-wide technology donation program. For more information, please visitwww.era.ca.
Media contact:
Kristi Gartner
Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)
204.515.3226
[email protected]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Donation Requests Pour in despite Dry Spell in Equipment Donations for Local Non-Profit
Slow start to summer means long waitlist and unfulfilled donation requests for many Canadian charities

Calgary, AB (July 27, 2014) – Bojan Paduh, Founder and President of the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), released a statement today asking the public to consider donating their unwanted or retiring computer equipment to ERA so it may be refurbished for donation to numerous Canadian charities in need of computers.
“It has been a unique several months,” said Paduh. “Requests for computer donations are coming in as usual but we aren’t receiving the same amount of retiring corporate equipment, so we can’t keep up” he added. “Some of our charitable partners have been waiting for over six weeks for a donation, but right now we simply don’t have the equipment to help them.”
ERA relies on donated computer equipment, which they clean, test and refurbish for secondary use. Much of what ERA is able to reuse is then donated to Canadian charitable organizations and non-profits. Throughout the summer months ERA typically sees a slowdown in equipment donations, but Paduh notes that this year is even slower than usual.
“We have been around for over ten years now, so we have some long-term partners who have come to rely on us for their computer equipment,” said Paduh, “but we can’t refurbish and donate equipment we aren’t receiving.”
The organization is reaching out to the public for help. “Most people have old equipment stored somewhere. Even if it isn’t working, our techs can often fix it or use parts to build operational computers,” said Paduh. “It doesn’t cost anything, it frees up valuable storage space, we always ensure data security as our top priority and many times we can even come pick up equipment for free.”
Corporate pickups can be booked online or by contacting ERA, full information can be found at www.era.ca. Equipment may also be dropped off at ERA’s various depots, also listed online.
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About the Electronics Recycling Association
Established in 2004, ERA is a non-profit organization committed to reducing the environmental impact of improperly discarded toxic electronic waste by offering accessible services to help corporations and individuals manage their retiring IT assets. ERA offers industry leading data erasure services, prompt and professional corporate pickup services and detailed reporting. With reuse being ERA’s top priority, every item that is received is examined for any remaining productive life and, if possible, refurbished for reuse. True end of life items are transferred to accredited recyclers where a nil landfill contribution can be assured. ERA is committed to supporting local charities and individuals in need through their comprehensive, Canada-wide technology donation program.

Media Contact

Kristi Gartner
Electronic Recycling Association
Tel: 403-262.4488 ext. 104
Email: [email protected]

July 14 – Aunt Leah’s Independent Lifeskills Society recently held their youth awards, for which ERA donated several laptops. Aunt Leah’s Place is a registered charity that has been helping kids in foster care and teen moms achieve a better future for over twenty years. They have seen how support at this critical time can help these young people realize their possibilities and potential and become resilient, independent adults. We are honored to support such a worthy group!

July 9 – Here’s a great photo of Marilyn, of the Vancouver International AirportChaplaincy! ERA donated this computer, which will help Marilyn keep the Chaplaincy running smoothly and continue to welcome those who pass through YVR!The Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy is an interfaith organization that functions to serve and minister to the personal, social and spiritual needs of the traveling public and airline/airport employees at YVR.

July 9 – The ERA was happy to provide a computer to Momentum! The recipient will be using the computer to launch her own online business, a process stalled when her old computer stopped working. Momentum exists because, despite all of Calgary’s prosperity, there are still people living in poverty in our city, many of whom work full-time hours. These Calgarians do not need a band-aid approach to crisis management; they need the tools to prevent such crises from happening. Momentum serves people who are ready to make a change and make it last.

July 7 – Could your children’s school use some extra funds? Does the charitable orgaization you work for lack resources for program development? ERA is now offering a fundraising program to benefit charities, non-profits, educational facilities and care facilities in our communities. Simply host a collection event, we’ll pick up all of the equipment you collect, and much like a bottle drive provide you with a rebate based on how much you collect. For full program details, please clickhere

July 6 – We were happy to provide a computer donation to the Women In Need Society’s Family Resource Centre today! WINS operates six Family Resource Centres (FRCS) located in deep subsidy housing complexes throughout the city. Serving as community hubs, the FRCS provide families with barrier free access to essential programs, services and resources that improve wellbeing. This computer will be presented to a mom of 5, who will use the computer to give her children the opportunity to practice their computer skills, complete homework and research.

July 3 – The ERA had a great week speaking to fellow Calgarians on  https://www.facebook.com/downtowncalgaryStephen Ave walk! We got to speak with some awesome The Calgary Chamber of Commerce staff members who participated in some of our games! Be sure to keep an eye out for us there over the summer, we have some great challenges and prizes up for grabs!

July 3 – The ERA was happy to provide a couple of laptops to the Surrey Heritage Museum Society, which will be used to help the group manage exhibits and with other general administration activities. Expect the unexpected at the Surrey Museum with feature exhibits, programs for all ages, and family-friendly events!