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Article #1849Wanted: Obsolete electronics/computer stuff
From: Jeff Seeger
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 00:00
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 00:00
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Hi, noticed some of you wanting to give away some elec-
tronic or computer "junk". Here's a good use:
Mirs wrote:
>
> I am about to start a class teaching basic electronics (some theory,
> projects, simple troubleshooting, etc) for some high schoolers in New
> York City. I will be teaching it from a church located in an area where
> prostitution, drug dealing, and drug using is the norm. It is also an
> area full of homeless people, so the young children seeing the homeless
> get the idea that they could easily end up that way unless they get
> money. To them, the only way to make money is to deal drugs or do
> anything else that will get them some quick cash to avoid living on the
> street.
>
> My church is willing to provide me with the space to teach some of these
> kids some basic electronics, so they may be encouraged knowing that they
> have a skill that will give them an honest living.
>
> I am wondering if anyone has any functional test equipment (old or new)
> or any spare components that they are willing to donate or sell at a
> very low price. I have already been blessed by a couple of people who
> were kind enough to donate a few things -- among them was an entire
> Heathkit course! -- thank you!
>
> Fabio
>
> So please email me if you are able to contribute. Thank you very much.
Mailto: Mirs <fabnglau@concentric.net>
Thanks for your consideration. Best regards,
--
Jeff Seeger Applied CAD Knowledge Inc
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
jseeger "at" appliedcad "dot" com 978 649 9800
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