The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to support digital inclusion and community safety through a recent donation of five cell phones to enCompass Community Safety Agency (Edmonton John Howard Society) in Edmonton, Alberta.
These devices will be distributed directly to clients in need, helping individuals stay connected to critical services, employment opportunities, and emergency supports.
This donation reflects ERA’s ongoing commitment to responsible electronics reuse, secure IT asset disposition (ITAD), and technology access for vulnerable communities across Canada.
Supporting Community Safety Through Technology Access
For many individuals facing housing instability, reintegration challenges, or social vulnerability, access to a reliable mobile device is more than convenience—it’s a lifeline. Mobile phones enable:
- Access to emergency services
- Connection to case workers and community supports
- Job searching and employer communication
- Healthcare and mental health services access
- Family and community reconnection
By providing secure, refurbished devices, ERA helps bridge the digital divide while reducing electronic waste and extending the lifecycle of valuable IT assets.
A Responsible ITAD Model CIOs Can Trust
For CIOs, IT leaders, and ESG decision-makers, this donation highlights how enterprise IT asset disposition can deliver measurable social impact while maintaining the highest standards of data security and compliance.
ERA’s donation and reuse program is built on:
- Secure data destruction protocols
- Certified data wiping and asset processing
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- Environmental compliance and sustainability reporting
- Corporate ESG and social impact alignment
This ensures that donated devices are not only impactful—but also secure, compliant, and risk-free for donating organizations.
Creating ESG Impact Through Circular IT
By donating refurbished electronics instead of sending devices to landfill, organizations achieve:
- Reduced environmental footprint
- Lower carbon emissions through reuse
- Extended device lifecycles
- Tangible community impact
- Measurable ESG outcomes
- Secure corporate IT risk management
This circular IT model allows organizations to transform surplus technology into community infrastructure, while maintaining enterprise-grade security standards.
Partnering for Impact in Edmonton and Across Canada
The donation to enCompass Community Safety Agency is part of ERA’s broader national mission to support charities, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations through secure technology reuse programs. Each device donated represents both environmental responsibility and human impact.
About the Electronic Recycling Association
Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a Canadian nonprofit organization that specializes in secure electronics reuse, refurbishment, and responsible recycling. ERA partners with corporations, governments, and institutions to provide certified IT asset disposition services while redirecting technology to charities and community organizations across Canada.
CIO-Focused Call to Action
If your organization is upgrading devices, decommissioning IT assets, or refreshing infrastructure, ERA offers a secure, compliant, and ESG-aligned ITAD solution that protects your data, supports sustainability goals, and creates real community impact.
Learn more about ERA’s secure donation and ITAD programs: www.era.ca