C4C/Wishlist/Workspace

Help Us! We need a new Workspace as of October 1, 2010

We require:

These requirements will help us support 15 volunteers (i.e., Lab Mentors to Computer Refurbishing and Software Installation).

Grounded power outlets (i.e., GFI's) that can handle some heavy duty power bars (12 port),
An accessible breaker panel (i.e., in case it needs to be reset)
A means to get Internet access either: through DSL over a phone line (eg National Capital Freenet) or other dedicated digital service
Overhead lighting
Fire suppression equipment
Clearly marked emergency exits
Appropriate ventilation (i.e., windows minimum)
Access to washrooms
Access to running water
Emergency telephone access

Commercial - (i.e., unused office space)
Industrial - (i.e., sharing a warehouse location)
Retail - (i.e., help C4C increase visibility and sustainability by establishing a technology thrift shop)

Corner of warehouse
Under-utilized office or storage space
Vacant strip mall location
Church Basement
Unused educational facilities such as schools
Community rooms, or under-utilized community centres
Community Houses - The United Neighbours Project gets funding from Crime Prevention Ottawa. They sponsor a number of programs whose aim is to give at-risk kids projects and marketable skills.
Retirement Home

Build on our Success - success with the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, and with our partners
free publicity - Press release, social media
social media etc.
integration with your social responsibility activities and/or program
In-kind contributions and expertise
computer expertise
wireless expertise
access to computer training and refurbishing sessions
connection to the open source network, locally and globally
affiliation with an international education organization

Please Contact Us or C4C Dave Sampson directly at: