Moving Forward Pittsburgh E-Cycle Computer Re-Use Program
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The Operation E-Cycle program provides refurbished technology equipment to non-profits in the Pittsburgh area that would otherwise be unable to afford such equipment. It was started in 2010 by Jerry and Barbara Shafran to reuse equipment from their IT company Ceeva that was being upgraded. Refurbishing and reusing equipment provides much greater environmental and cost savings than recycling. The document describes several non-profit organizations that have benefited from receiving donated equipment through Operation E-Cycle.
Moving Forward Pittsburgh E-Cycle Computer Re-Use Program
- 1. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. Operation E-Cycle Helping non-profits to obtain technology equipment since 2010 Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 2. Operation E-Cycle History The Operation E-Cycle Program started in 2010 when Jerry and Barbara Shafran realized that their for-profit clients at Ceeva, Inc., an IT services provider to the Greater Pittsburgh area for 20 years, were frequently upgrading their systems and offering their used equipment to Ceeva. Ceeva would then offer the equipment to non-profits at a significant discount once refurbished. When the Shafrans realized that they could use Ceeva’s professional resources to help the community’s non- profits to obtain equipment they couldn’t otherwise afford, Operation E-Cycle was born as a program of Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. (formerly the National Center for Non-Profit Excellence). Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 3. Computer Re-Use vs. Re-Cycling • Computer RE-CYCLING means taking the machines apart and reselling and disposing of pieces, especially the toxic ones, according to laws. • $670 is the environmental cost to manufacture a BRAND NEW PC and monitor. (source: Bruce Buckelew, www.otxwest.o rg) • Computer RE-USE means wiping off data and reloading the machine with legal software to allow someone else to use the machine. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 4. RE-USE SAVES more money and resources than RE-CYCLING! (source: Pat Furr, www.computersforclassrooms.org) RE-CYCLING (demanufacture) vs. RE-USE (refurbish) Per 100 computers RE-CYCLING RE-USE Energy Savings Enough electricity to power 2.75 U.S. households per year Enough to power 63 U.S. households per year Greenhouse Gas Reduction Save as much as removing 1.95 passenger cars from the road Save as much as removing 43 cars from the road Air Emissions Reduce by 129 metric tons Reduce by 3,183 metric tons Water Emissions Reduce by .27 metric tons Reduce by 6.66 metric tons Replacement cost savings $2,708 $66,801 (25:1 savings!) Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 5. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: Franklin Center of Beaver County Sandra Curry, Education Director Franklin Center of Beaver County “We needed laptops for our summer program. At first we were a little skeptical of the concept of free equipment, but we gave it a try and the results have been fabulous. In an environment where non-profits are all being asked to do more with less, this program has saved us tens of thousands of dollars and made our summer programs more enjoyable and valuable for the kids.” www.franklincenter.org The Franklin Center’s mission is to ensure the delivery of human services and supplemental education programs and opportunities for citizens of Beaver County. This organization provides human services and outreach and referral services to low income & unemployed Beaver County residents through programming in three locations: Aliquippa, New Brighton and Beaver Falls. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 6. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: Tickets for Kids® Charities Meryl Hellring, Communications Director, Tickets for Kids® Charities “We use the computers that Operation E-Cycle donated to us every day to run Tickets for Kids. We have databases and web forms that we use to receive donated tickets from theatres, museums, concerts and sporting agencies. These computers freed our budget to be spent on programs and tickets for the kids. We are thrilled to have this equipment. It has been crucial to our success.” www.ticketsforkids.org Since 1994 Tickets for Kids® Charities has been dedicated to enriching the lives of low-income and at-risk children and their families through inclusion in a variety of events and activities, creating access to the world of ideas, accomplishment, creativity and culture. TFK serves western PA, eastern OH, and WV. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 7. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: Three Rivers Youth Sebastian Lacy, Vice President of Human Resources and Administrative Services “No more handwritten notes and then going to the office to enter the data into the computer system. Obviously this saves time and money and allows our counselors to spend more time in the field and less time entering data at the office. We are thrilled.” www.threeriversyouth.org Since 1880, Three Rivers Youth (TRY) has been serving abused, neglected, runaway and homeless youth and their families in Western Pennsylvania. A private non-profit agency, TRY provides a spectrum of educational, vocational, residential, outpatient and in-home programs to youth who are victims of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, school failure, early pregnancy and drug and alcohol use. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 8. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: Our Own Home Lolly Kayser, Founder Our Own Home “Because we have a tight budget, I searched the internet for a low cost donated computer in the Pittsburgh area . . . You made it very easy for OOH to get a computer to fit our needs . . . Our trainees are keeping records for their mobile automotive detailing business on the computer and it is working great. The trainees are gradually building their computer skills and are quite proud of their achievements.” www.ourownhome.org Our Own Home’s mission is to educate, advocate and develop housing and vocational opportunities for adults with a serious mental illness. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 9. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: Genesis of Pittsburgh, Inc. Jenn Schuler, Community Outreach Genesis of Pittsburgh, Inc. “We use the four laptops and 3 desktops and printers in our newly- created Genesis Learning center. Because of your organization, we can now assist our pregnant women in need by allowing them to work on job readiness skills, tutoring and continuing education in our lab on your donated laptops. Internally, we have increased our efficiency by having more computers in our conference rooms for client intakes and counseling and class sessions.” www.genesispgh.org Established in 1973, Genesis of Pittsburgh, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian, tax-exempt organization, whose mission is to provide life-affirming programs and services for pregnant women, children, and adoptive families. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 10. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: Providence Family Support Center Sr. Carolyn Winschel, DDP Executive Director “Providence is very happy to have received four refurbished computers from Moving Forward that will be used by our staff in our operations.” www.providenceconnections.org Strengthening Families, Enriching Lives. Providence Connections is simply about caring, strengthening families and enriching lives through their ministry: Providence Family Support Center. They provide inner city children between the ages of six weeks and 13 years a stimulating and engaging child care experience. They service the entire family with highly trained family development specialists, who help families build bright futures. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 11. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: The Bradley Center Lisa Fox, Chief Executive Officer The Bradley Center “Thank you so very much for the generous donation of computer equipment to The Bradley Center. The PC donations from you will provide updated resources for the staff and residents to use, and for this we are grateful. Through our valuable programming, we have seen many lives changed for the better. Thanks again for your generous support of our efforts in building lives of possibility.” www.thebradleycenter.org Bradley is recognized nationally by families, communities and professionals as a premier behavioral healthcare and child welfare organization that promotes the physical, social, emotional, educational and spiritual growth of the children, youth and families that they serve. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 12. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: Three Rivers Rowing Association Rick Brown, Executive Director Three Rivers Rowing Association “Your donation of two laptops will be used to help run the timing software for our annual Head of the Ohio Regatta. The computers will help time over 119 entries, allowing our 1400 participants to enjoy fast and accurate race results.” www.threeriversrowing.org Three Rivers Rowing strives towards its mission to develop and deliver safe, sustainable rowing and paddling programs and events that thousands of people enjoy on and off our rivers every year. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 13. Operation E-Cycle Case Studies: Girl Scouts of Western PA Brent Mallory, Director of Technology Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania “Your generous donation of 50 computers is helping our staff meet the minimum hardware requirements of software packages used to manage our membership data and our program information. Thank you so very much!” www.gswpa.org Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania continues to offer valuable programs that build the courage, confidence, and character of the 40,000 girls served, who make the world a better place. Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013
- 14. Can you donate equipment or funding to help us to continue Operation E-Cycle? Moving Forward Pittsburgh, Inc. OPERATION E-CYCLE PROGRAM 4/2013