{"id":11198,"date":"2025-07-16T15:36:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T15:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/?page_id=11198"},"modified":"2025-07-25T05:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T05:40:25","slug":"free-desktop-computers-for-north-end-residents-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/?page_id=11198","title":{"rendered":"Free Desktop Computers for North End Residents \u2013 Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As of July 2025, the\u00a0Community Computer Program<\/strong>\u00a0has distributed\u00a0917 refurbished devices<\/strong> to individuals and families across Winnipeg\u2019s North End.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re still accepting applications! If you need a computer for school, work, accessing services, or staying connected, you can apply today for a completely free refurbished desktop computer<\/strong> \u2014 no cost, no strings attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThank you so much for helping me access a reliable computer. It allows me to manage my personal business online and stay informed about topics that matter to me. As a senior, being able to do this from home is incredibly helpful and good for my well-being.\u201d
\u2014 Karen, program recipient<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What You\u2019ll Receive<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A refurbished desktop computer (while supplies last)
\u2022 Completely free \u2014 no application fee or hidden costs
\u2022 No eligibility requirements beyond location
\u2022 Delivered through a community-based, Indigenous-led initiative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You must live in Winnipeg\u2019s North End<\/strong>
\u2022 Complete the short online form: https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/231485972292061<\/a>
\u2022 Once approved, you\u2019ll receive pick-up instructions by phone or email<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick-Up Locations (After Approval)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd St. John\u2019s Library \u2013 500 Salter Street<\/strong>
\u2022 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 12:00 \u2013 8:00 PM
\u2022 Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Merchant\u2019s Corner \u2013 541 Selkirk Avenue<\/strong>
\u2022 Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM \u2013 3:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This program is part of our ongoing work to bridge the digital divide in Winnipeg\u2019s North End \u2014 ensuring everyone has the tools they need to stay connected, informed, and empowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcde Questions?<\/strong> Call (431) 317-8719<\/strong>
\ud83d\udce7 Email: info@northendconnect.ca<\/a><\/strong>
\ud83c\udf10 www.northendconnect.ca<\/a>
A network of humans building a network of computers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As of July 2025, the\u00a0Community Computer Program\u00a0has distributed\u00a0917 refurbished devices to individuals and families across Winnipeg\u2019s North End. We\u2019re still accepting applications! If you need a computer for school, work, accessing services, or staying connected, you can apply today for a completely free refurbished desktop computer \u2014 no cost, no strings attached. \u201cThank you so much for…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11198","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11198"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11261,"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11198\/revisions\/11261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}