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Goodwill's Computer Drive in San Antonio, TX

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321


Goodwill’s Computer Drive in San Antonio, TX
How would you love to win a fabulous weekend stay at the Hotel Contessa in downtown San Antonio, TX?  You can easily win a two-night stay complete with breakfast, dinner, valet parking and a $100 Visa gift card between now and June 24th! It's as easy as bringing a computer donation to your local Goodwill! Find a donation station near you to Donate Used Computers.

computersGoodwill has a critical need for computers and associated parts. Not only do they contain valuable e-parts, they also contain e-waste (electronic waste) which could prove harmful to Mother Earth.  When you bring your computers to Goodwill, they will do one of three things:

  • Repurpose: Many computers can be pieced apart and resold for e-parts
  • Rebuild: Many times, we can use systems as-is or re-construct new systems to resell in our stores
  • Recycle: Computers contain hazardous e-waste which could be dangerous if sent or incinerated in a landfill

Goodwill's Reconnect program, a partnership with Dell, collects and properly recycles computers and peripherals. In fact, Goodwill of San Antonio is an industry-leader in the Dell program and amount of recycled units that are processed!

Don't forget every donation to Goodwill is a tax-deductible contribution! From every donation, nearly 90 cents of every dollar earned goes directly back to Goodwill’s Mission: To help change lives through the power of work! So, get to donating and who knows, it could be you at Hotel Contessa!  

Comments(30)

Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

Last year, Goodwill opened a new 'Goodwill Computer Works Store' ... the first in Dallas.  Thanks for highlighting Goodwill ... I think they do great work!

Jun 17, 2012 02:27 AM
Irene Durocher
Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT - Boca Raton, FL
homesweethome4u@att.net

Hi Jerry, Happy Father's Day. I think recycling unused computers are a good idea.

I just gave my "old" computer to my grandson. He will use it for school studies. I believe in

re-cycling everything we can to save Mother Earth.

Jun 17, 2012 05:19 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Sharon. I just happened to have an old Compaq computer that has Windows XP on it. I will be turning it in tomorrow.

Jun 17, 2012 05:57 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Debbie, I remember donating my old computers from the late 90s to the church. They always found a use for them.

Jun 17, 2012 05:59 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Paula, You may want to check with a Goodwill in your area. I know they will be glad to get any old computers.

Jun 17, 2012 06:00 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Gretchen, I thought it was a great idea when I first heard about it on the Nightly News.

Jun 17, 2012 06:02 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Kathy. Not only is it a Tax deduction, but there is a good chance to win that 2 night stay at the Hotel Contessa in downtown San Antonio.

Jun 17, 2012 06:08 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Cheryl. I heard about it on the 10 PM News the other night, and thought it would be a great topic to blog about. Many were probably wandering what to do with their old computers.

Jun 17, 2012 06:12 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Kevin, I would suggest that you call your local Goodwill, and let them know what we are doing in San Antonio. I am sure they will find a use for your old computers.

Jun 17, 2012 06:14 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yea, Lou. It is a nice cause, and a Win-Win for anyone who participates.

Jun 17, 2012 06:15 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Fred. You may want to check with your Local Goodwill. I am sure they will be glad to take them off your hands.

Jun 17, 2012 06:16 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Tom. For the reminder about destroying the hard drive with all our information on it.

Jun 17, 2012 06:24 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Carie. Goodwill is doing some great things for locals in my area. It's a nice organzation to support.

Jun 17, 2012 06:26 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Irene for the Father's Day Wishes. Recycling old computers is a great idea, and giving them to Goodwill will help serve a nice cause too.

 

Jun 17, 2012 06:28 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

Jerry, how could I forget that too???  I guess that makes it a win-win-win-win!!!

Jun 17, 2012 08:26 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Ditto, Kathy. It will be a nice Win-Win-Win-Win. Enjoy the Rest of your Day!

Jun 17, 2012 08:33 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We also like to donate to Goodwill.

Have an outstanding week with your camera in hand.

Jun 17, 2012 08:46 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Roy. Goodwill is a great place to donate. I plan to keep my camera in hand. Have a Great Week!

Jun 17, 2012 10:09 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not think the Goodwill near my house takes computers. I will check it out.

Jun 17, 2012 09:29 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Gita. I would certainly ask the Goodwill near you if they take any used computers or parts. You may get some recommendations if they don't.

Jun 18, 2012 09:15 AM