
Connecting Your Future
Our goal is not to connect someone with a computer… our goal is to connect them to their future...
WestNGN Device Refurbishment Program
Our efforts to close the Digital Divide in the region
Unused devices don’t have to just sit around gathering dust. In 2024, WestNGN launched our device refurbishment program, aimed at partnering with organizations to find ways to repurpose unused devices and get refurbished devices into the hands of individuals who lack them in the region. WestNGN's first partnership was with Buncombe County, and we have since expanded to include the City of Asheville and Advanced Data & Network Solutions.
Why Devices?
92%
48K
12K
3000lbs
Of employment opportunities in America require a device
Lack access in the LOSRC region
Est for number of Device's Lost during Hurricane Helene
Through refurbished we have prevented ~3,000 pound of potential e-waste.
It was a lifesaver for me after the hurricane. It helped me be able to contact FEMA and other people to help me doing crisis
Connected Participate
Was able to get a broader range of food, rent, utility resources. Also, to look for a new job as I became temp Unemployed due to the hurricane.
Connected Participate
I lost 2 devices post-hurricane. They were replaced by this organization. That in itself is impactful enough =)
Connected Participate
Our Impact
Connected Over 1500 Laptops
Connected Over 300 Tablets
Connected Over 140 Phones
Over 1000 Families/Organizations Assisted
Let’s team up to close the Digital Divide.
Up-cycle and Donation
Donated devices provide a low barrier to entry for many individuals who lack access or consistent access to a device. As part of working with us as partners, we will help find the best way for you to donate your unused devices by working with you to help ensure that we can uphold your organizational values and ours. A donated device can help change a person’s life, allowing them to take charge of their life and connect with their future.
If you or your organization would like to donate, please reach out to us at westngn@landofsky.org. These donations not only provide access to tools for education, work, healthcare, and personal growth but also help reduce electronic waste, which is a growing environmental concern. By donating unused devices, you actively contribute to a more sustainable future, ensuring that technology is reused in ways that benefit those who may not otherwise have access to it.
Re-cycle and the Economy
By donating your unused device, you’re not only helping to reduce e-waste but also contributing to a significant environmental impact. With your donation, we can keep harmful electronics out of landfills and help recycle valuable materials. Thanks to our partners, we’ve already saved over 3,000 lbs of e-waste from ending up in landfills and built a partnership with national battery recycling firm Redwood Materials. Every device you donate plays a part in protecting our community and supporting a sustainable future. Your donation makes an impact in so many ways.
How to Help Build the Program
Device Donations
Donate devices to the program as your business/organization turns over technology. With a donated device, we can refurbished them and connect them with an affected community member.
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Monetary Donations
Monetary donations allow us to expand our ability to refurbish devices. Currently, the average cost to refurbish a device through our program is ~$33

Spread the Word
Share information about us, as this allows more people to discover the program and helps us connect with and build partnerships in the region.
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