Empowering Newcomers Through Access to Technology
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) proudly supports organizations that help newcomers build stable, independent lives in Canada. As part of this commitment, ERA donated two professionally refurbished laptops to the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary, Alberta.
This donation strengthens the organization’s ability to deliver settlement, employment, and integration services to individuals and families as they transition into life in Canada.
Why Access to Technology Matters for Newcomers
Reliable access to technology is essential for newcomers navigating:
- Employment and job search platforms
- Online education and language training
- Government and settlement services
- Community resources and support programs
Without access to functional computers, integration and self-sufficiency become significantly more challenging.
The donated laptops will help the Centre for Newcomers support clients through:
- Resume creation and online job applications
- Language learning and skills development
- Access to settlement and employment resources
- Improved administrative efficiency for staff and volunteers
By reducing digital barriers, ERA helps newcomers focus on long-term stability, independence, and economic participation.
Strengthening Community Impact Through Partnership
The Centre for Newcomers plays a vital role in supporting successful newcomer integration through:
- Employment assistance
- Language and skills training
- Settlement and community support services
Access to dependable technology allows these services to be delivered more efficiently and to a greater number of people. This partnership highlights how responsible electronics reuse can strengthen community infrastructure while meeting environmental and data security requirements.
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
ERA’s technology donation programs promote:
- Responsible electronics reuse and recycling
- Secure data destruction
- Environmental sustainability
- Digital access for underserved communities
Extending the life of electronic equipment reduces e-waste while creating measurable social and community impact across Canada.
Join ERA in Making a Difference
ERA operates a proven national model: collect unwanted electronics, securely process them, and redistribute functional technology to organizations that need it most. Each year, ERA supports hundreds of Canadian nonprofits through this approach.
Organizations and individuals with unused electronics can help by arranging a free pickup or learning more about ERA’s donation programs.
Visit: www.era.ca
Call: 1-877-9-EWASTE (392-783)