Electronic Recycling Association Donates 5 Laptops to Support Newcomers in Edmonton
donation of five refurbished laptops to Action For Healthy Communities (AFHC) in Edmonton, Alberta, supporting the organization’s Settlement & Integration Program.
The laptops were provided directly to newcomer clients most in need, helping remove digital barriers and improve access to essential services, education, employment opportunities, and community resources.
Supporting Newcomer Success Through Technology
Access to reliable technology is critical for newcomers as they navigate life in a new country. From job searching and resume building to online education, language learning, and accessing government and settlement services, digital access plays a vital role in successful integration.
By donating these laptops, ERA is helping ensure that vulnerable newcomer families and individuals are not left behind in an increasingly digital world. The devices will support AFHC’s clients as they work toward economic stability, community connection, and long-term independence in Canada.
About Action For Healthy Communities (AFHC)
Action For Healthy Communities is an Edmonton-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. Through programs focused on settlement, integration, employment services, family support, and community development, AFHC empowers individuals and families t
o thrive in their new communities.
Reuse Before Recycle: ERA’s Commitment to Digital Inclusion
ERA operates on a reuse-before-recycle model that prioritizes refurbishing donated electronics for community reuse. This approach reduces electronic waste, supports the circular economy, promotes environmental sustainability, and advances digital equity across Canada.
Every donated device helps divert e-waste from landfills while creating meaningful social impact for charities, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations nationwide.
Building Stronger Communities Through Technology
This donation reflects ERA’s ongoing commitment to digital inclusion, environmental responsibility, and community empowerment. Supporting organizations like Action For Healthy Communities ensures that technology becomes a bridge — not a barrier — for vulnerable populations.