Alberta Computers for Schools

Computers for Schools is a national program that refurbishes computers donated from government, private business and individuals for use by schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and eligible low-income individuals.

Alberta Computers for Schools has registered refurbisher shops in Edmonton, Calgary and Brocket. We receive financial support from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Since our beginning in 1994, ACFS has distributed more than 200,000 computers primarily to K-12 schools across Alberta. In 2018 alone we distributed more than 10,000 computers. We are a registered not for profit association under the Alberta Societies Act.

We are more than a provider of thousands of free computers to schools across Alberta. We are a recipient of large numbers of surplus computers from all Government of Alberta departments. As the sole disposal authority for the Government of Alberta, Service Alberta directs eligible surplus computers to ACFS. We have an excellent working relationship with the Government of Alberta. This leadership and support makes it possible for us to receive, refurbish and redistribute computers all across Alberta. Approximately 50 percent of the computers we receive come to us from the Government of Alberta and its various departments. We also receive computers from several Federal government agencies and departments and major corporate donors including Telus, ATCO and Imperial Oil.