Sign up for a Free PC

TCS is offering a Free PC giveaway.  This giveaway is based on how much equipment we get donated to TCS.  As we get our donations we will clean them up, remove viruses, reinstall software, etc. until we have a working system that we can given away.  Some months we may have one pc to give away, and other times we may three or four.  The only problem is the extras that a PC needs, a keyboard, a mouse, and a monitor.  We don't get these donated to us too often, so if you need a complete system, you could end up on our waiting list for some time.  So if you can afford it, (a keyboard and mouse can be found for under $20, and a used monitor for under $50), you can get a PC a lot quicker.  Otherwise you may be on our waiting list for some time.

Here are some questions and answers about this program:

What types of systems are you giving away?  Well the quality varies greatly.  Some may be a low as 500 MHz or lower, and others may be in the 1.5 GHz range.  It just depends on what we have received as donations from out clients.

Are these systems working 100%?  That is a good question.  In most cases the systems that were donated to us were working at the time that they were replaced.  So the answer is yes in most cases.  But these systems were replaced for a reason, and it is possible that the reason is the system was not working properly.  We will do as much of a system diagnostics as time permits before we give a system away.

What if we get a system and it doesn't work right?  Bring it back to us, maybe we can fix it, maybe we will just replace it.  If we have to replace it, you may end up on our waiting list.  But you will be at the top of the list.

Are we a charity?  No we are not, TCS is doing this strictly as free service.  We replace systems at our clients on a monthly basis.  The older systems in the past were thrown away.  We now takes these systems and try to give them away.  There are no strings attached.  TCS is donating their time refurbishing these systems, and the time to organize a way to give them away.

How do I qualify for a free PC?  First of all send us an email at freepc@tcshouston.net or better yet fill out form below.  Once we process your information, we will contact you and conduct an interview.  It's nothing special, we won't want to see any tax records, W-2's, etc.  We just want to get to know you a little bit better, and find out what you need.  Then depending on what we have in stock you might get a pc within a few days, or it could be longer.  As I mentioned earlier, those who need a complete system will be on the waiting list longer than those who need just a PC.

Why are we doing this?  Two reasons, children that have a computer get better grades.  We want to see everyone get a chance in life.  And two, we just couldn't throw these working computers away.  They would do someone some good.

Will Printers be given away too?  The answer it most cases, is no.  Even more rare than monitor donations, is printer donations.  It is possible that some very lucky people will get printers, but it is extremely unlikely.  Working printers are rarely replaced.  When a printer is replaced, it is almost always because it was not working.

Are they really free?  Yes they are. The equipment was giving to us, so we are giving it away.  They only thing we ask in return is a picture of your family, the right to post your picture with your first name on our website, and a thank note would be nice!

Are 100% of donated equipment given away?  Unfortunately no. We estimate that 50 to 70% of the equipment we receive can be repaired and given away.  The rest we be scraped for parts to fix other systems.  Whatever we can't use will be taken to the Westpark recycling center to be recycled.

Can some one donate money to help our program?  We are not a charity, so giving us a donation does not give you any tax credits.  However any money donated to us will be used for hardware to make complete systems, monitors, keyboards, etc. as well as punching parts to fix any systems we receive.

This program is subject to change as our donations, or requests change.