ComputerCorps Celebrates Grand Opening
After expanding to Reno and six months of planning, ComputerCorps of Carson City celebrates the official opening of its newly refurbished 40,000-square-foot facility at 550 Mallory Way , next to the Nevada Appeal offices. In its new headquarters, ComputerCorps will house a Donation and Recycling Center , an Outlet Store and Service Center , and a Volunteer and Training Center .
"We invite the community to join in our Grand Opening Friday, August 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, August 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days," said Ron Norton , Development Director. "This new facility is made possible by the tremendous support from more than 5,000 volunteers and donations from more than 9,000 individuals, businesses and local governments," Norton said.
The non-profit ComputerCorps is dedicated to offering access to computer technology to under-served local families. It does so by offering refurbished computers and service at affordable prices as well as offering volunteer training to the community.
Guests to the Grand Opening will be able to check out desktop computers with prices starting at $50 and laptops starting at $75, all with a full 90-day warranty. And there are loads of LCD monitors, PC memory, speakers and other computer accessories.
Guests are invited to bring and recycle any unwanted computers and electronics, working or not, and receives a donation receipt for tax purposes. ComputerCorps will be glad to pick up from business locations. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. ComputerCorps also has a location in Reno at and volunteers can earn a free computer system for just 48 hours of service.
ComputerCorps is an internationally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a motto of "Every Home ‘A’ Classroom."
Contact ComputerCorps at: www.compuercorps.org; or admin@computercorps.org; or at (775) 883-2323. By mail at PO Box 21550 , Carson City NV 89721 .
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