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I've been involved for about a year in supporting an orphanage located
in Rosarita, Mexico (near Tijuana).  Called "Colina de Luz" (Hill of
Light), the orphanage supports about 95 children ranging from very
young babies to teenagers in high school.  At about 18 or 19, the
children must leave the orphanage, which doesn't have the funds to
pay for the older children to attend college.

Most of these older children aspire to clerical jobs.  It would be a
tremendous asset for them to enter the job market with some basic
knowledge of computers.  For that reason, Colina De Luz is hoping to
set up a very simple and basic computer lab, consisting of around 5
IBM PC compatible computers.  This equipment will be used to give the
older children some familiarity with using computers and perhaps some
instruction on popular office productivity software such as word
processors and spreadsheets.

So on behalf of the orphanage, I'm seeking the donation of 5 or so IBM
PC compatible computers.  I don't need or even want the latest,
hottest 486 box.  For these children, 8086 and 286 boxes are more than
adequate.  I do require that the computers have a working 5 1/4"
floppy drive and a monitor.  EGA, hard drives, and memory are all
welcome bonuses.

Colina De Luz is a registered charitable organization in the State of
California, which means that you can deduct your donations to Colina
De Luz from your income tax.  We will provide a blank receipt for you
to value your donation. (But remember that you may have to justify
your valuation to the IRS!)

So if you have old equipment lying about collecting dust, this is a
chance for you to put it to use for a good cause, and collect a tax
deduction at the same time.  Please contact me if you have equipment
you'd like to donate, and spread this plea as widely as possible.

		Scott R. Turner
		3920 Inglewood Blvd., #3
		Los Angeles, CA 90066-4525
		(213) 390-9126
		srt@aerospace.aero.org

I'm also seeking the donation of a copy of "Quicken!" with all
documentation and of course I'm more than willing and interested in
discussion donations of other equipment.

						-- Scott Turner