PCs for People is a national nonprofit social enterprise working to get low-cost quality computers and internet into the homes of individuals, families, and nonprofits with low income. By recycling and then refurbishing computers, PCs for People provides a valuable service to businesses, families, and the planet by keeping computers out of landfills and repurposing them to advance digital inclusion
How do I get a computer from this organization?
- To shop with us, customers must be currently participating in a government-based assistance program or have a qualifying household income (less than 200% of federal poverty guidelines or 60% of area median income. Before completing your purchase, PCs for People requires photo identification and income documentation to ensure that customers meet our eligibility criteria.
What are acceptable forms of identification?
- Drivers License or State ID Card
- Passport
- Formal ID card (student or veteran)
- Company or Work issued identification card
What are acceptable documents for income eligibility?
Acceptable documents for income eligibility fall into two categories: qualifying income-based assistance programs OR qualifying income documentation
Qualifying Income-Based Assistance Programs
- Adult and Child Mental Health Case Management
- Employment Services if they are income based
- Extended Foster Care
- Food Support (a dated letter showing current eligibility)
- Financial Assistance, such as a GA, TANF, etc. (dated letter showing current eligibility)
- Head Start
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Medicaid or Medical Assistance (bring a document that says "MA" or "Medical Assistance" on it)
- National School Lunch Program's Free or Reduced Lunch Program
- Section 8, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Group Residential Housing
- Section 42, Low Income Housing Tax Credit unit or other HUD low income program
- Social Security Disability (SSD)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Pell Grant
Qualifying Income Documentation
For households that qualify with 200% federal poverty level (FPL) or 60% area median income (AMI), please submit one of the documents below as documentation of income. Annual benefits must meet the FPL/AMI guidelines
- For a chart of Federal Poverty Level Guidelines visit https://www.pcsforpeople.org/eligibility/
- Prior year's state, federal, or tribal tax return (W2 forms or pay stubs are not acceptable)
- A Social Security statement of benefits
- A Veteran Administration statement of benefits (VA cards alone are not accepted)
- A retirement/pension statement of benefits
- An Unemployment/Workmen's compensation statement of benefits
- Federal or tribal notice letter of participation in General Assistance
https://www.pcsforpeople.org/get-tech/ | 518 Santa Fe Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
