Community Resources for Computer Donation and Access
- Apply for jobs and work remotely
- Access online education and training programs
- Manage healthcare, finances, and important services
- Stay connected with family, friends, and community resources
- Build digital skills that are essential in today’s world
Connect New Mexico brings together local businesses, organizations, and neighbors to expand access to computers across our state. This page offers resources to help you donate a device, request a device, prepare a computer for reuse, and connect with services that support digital access. You will also find information for veterans, people with disabilities, students, and others in our communities who can benefit from access to community partners that provide digital skills training, technical training and support, resources for broadband access, along with pathways to secure low-cost or no-cost technology.
Looking for Resources to Get Started?
Below and on the following tabs, you’ll find a variety of resources, guides, and links to helpful information. Whether you want to donate a computer, request one, or simply learn more, these materials are here to support you and your community. Whether you want to donate a computer, request one, or simply learn more, these resources are here to help you and your community stay connected.
Be sure to keep checking back in to this page, as we’ll continue adding new articles, tools, links, and updates to help more New Mexicans get connected.
Veterans & the Digital Divide
This resource guide explores the digital divide faced by veterans and the role that computer access plays in supporting their healthcare, education, employment, and community reintegration. Download CONNECTNM – Veterans & the Digital Divide.
Disabled & the Digital Divide
This resource guide explores how access to computers and assistive technology can help people with disabilities build skills, gain independence, and connect to education, work, and community life. Download CONNECTNM – Disabled & the Digital Divide
Older Adults & the Digital Divide
This resource guide explores how access to computers can help older adults overcome social isolation, manage healthcare needs, and stay connected to family, friends, and community life. Download CONNECTNM – Older Adults & the Digital Divide.
Demystifying Your Device
This resource guide explains the basic parts and functions inside a computer, helping users better understand and use their devices. Download CONNECTNM – Demystifying Your Device.
Effectively Serving Community Members Devices by Use Case
This resource guide explores the various types of computing devices that maybe available and their suitability for varying types of users. Download CONNECTNM – Effectively Serving Community Members Devices by Use Case.
Promotional Flyer #1
This flyer introduces the Connect New Mexico initiative and can be downloaded to help you share and promote the program within your community. Download CONNECTNM – Promotional Flyer #1.
How to Help Expand Access Across New Mexico
Whether you are considering donating technology, offering financial support, or getting involved in local efforts, your contribution can help more New Mexicans gain access to the tools they need. Below, you’ll find information on how to donate devices, support community programs, and connect with coalitions working to expand digital access across the state.
Seven Steps to a Successful Technology Donation – Infographic
This infographic outlines seven key steps to help businesses and individuals securely and successfully donate technology, from inventory assessment to tax reporting. Download CONNECTNM – Seven Steps to a Successful Technology Donation – Digitunity.
Considerations for Computer Prep & Donating
This resource guide provides best practices for preparing, refurbishing, and donating corporate technology to ensure it is secure, functional, and impactful for community use. Download CONNECTNM – Considerations for Computer Prep & Donating – Digitunity.
Preparing Your Computer for Donation
This resource guide outlines the key steps to back up data, wipe personal information, sanitize your device, and donate it safely and securely. Download CONNECTNM – Preparing Your Computer for Donation.
Recommended Reporting Checklist for Device Donation
This resource guide outlines key metrics businesses can track to measure the impact, value, and community benefits of their technology donations. Download CONNECTNM – Recommended Reporting Checklist for Device Donation – Digitunity.
Secure Data Destruction FAQs
This resource guide answers common questions about secure data destruction, including best practices for safely wiping devices before donation. Download CONNECTNM – Secure Data Destruction FAQs – Digitunity.
Why Your Support Matters
Businesses, institutions, and community organizations play a vital role in expanding computer access across New Mexico. By getting involved, your organization helps expand computer access, strengthen local communities, and build lasting trust with customers, employees, and partners. Whether through donating devices, funding initiatives, or joining local efforts, your support drives real impact across New Mexico.
Digitunity Partners with New Mexico to Expand Computer Access
Learn more about how Digitunity, the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, and local organizations are working together to expand computer access across the state. Read the official press release to see how the collaboration is helping residents in need. Read the Press Release
Connecting ESG Goals to Device Donation
This resource guide explains how donating computers supports corporate ESG goals, strengthens community connections, and promotes environmental sustainability. Download CONNECTNM – Connecting ESG Goals to Device Donation – Digitunity.
