Request a Computer
Government and the private sector donates surplus computers, equipment and software to Computers for Success (CFS) PEI to be repaired, refurbished and distributed to learning organizations throughout the Province. Any registered PEI not-for-profit organization, charity, low income, seniors, students, citizens with disabilities, etc may request refurbished equipment, cost free, as long as it will be used for learning purposes.
Apply to Computers for Success PEI using the online form below.
What is the type and quality of the donated equipment?
CFS accepts personal computers, laser printers, laptops, desktops, tablets and monitors in good working order. We also accept computer cables, mice and keyboards. Trained technicians replace parts, wipe and/or destroy the hard drives, install operating systems and basic software, and thoroughly clean each unit before it is distributed.
Is software pre-installed on the equipment?
All computers and laptops issued by Computers for Success have either Windows 10 or Windows 11 depending on what the device is compatible with.
What do I need to complete the online form?
Your online request must include the following:
- Current contact details
- Registered Charity Number (if applicable)
- If CFS equipment was previously received (if applicable)
- Equipment request, i.e. number and type of units
- Intended use of equipment including potential educational benefits and/or current equipment situation and proposed use of new equipment.
How long will it take to complete the online form?
Providing you have the necessary information gathered, you can complete the form in about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can call CFS at 902-620-3226 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and we can fill out the order form for you over the phone.
How long will it take to receive equipment?
Equipment requests are processed first come, first served. The time of completion (for hardware and software) depends on the availability of computers and technical staff. You will initially receive an email with a submission number when we receive your request. This will let you know that your request went through successfully. When your order is ready, you will receive an email from CFS@gov.pe.ca with an order number and the pickup details. Pick up location is at the Royalty Centre in Charlottetown, PE. The average wait time is approximately 3 months from the date of submission.
About Computers for Success
Computers for Success is a federal program administered by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada in collaboration with other federal departments, provinces, and territories and the private, not-for-profit, and volunteer sectors. Provincially, it is delivered by the PEI Department of Finance.
Under the Youth Employment Strategy, CFS employs technical program graduates, co-op students, university students, youth interns, youth at risk, contract technicians, labourers, and people with physical and/or mental challenges. It also depends on the services of hundreds of volunteers.
Computer systems are refurbished and recycled so they do not end up in landfill sites. Non-working systems are stripped of all functional parts and used to repair other systems. Drives containing older or unusable software are cleared and re-used or destroyed.
So far, more than 20,000 computers has been delivered through CFS to recipients on Prince Edward Island, and more than 1.4 million computers have been distributed to schools, libraries and not-for-profit learning organizations throughout Canada.
For information on how the program works or to support the program with donations of equipment, expertise or funds, please contact Computers for Success PEI at cfs@gov.pe.ca or phone 902-620-3226.
