United Way Techquity x STEMFORCE
Techquity is a collective impact initiative of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.
Techquity’s vision is simple: To ensure the digital equity and inclusion of every resident in Milwaukee, Ozaukee,
Washington, and Waukesha counties.
Techquity pursues digital equity and inclusion for all via three strategies: Broadband, Devices, and Skills. Through
community partnership, Techquity connects stakeholders from all sectors, including business, government,
education, and social services, to promote digital equity and inclusion.
United Way Goal: Provide 50,000 computers to people who need them across our four counties by 2027.
Connecting job seekers, students, and others to computers and internet access.
About us
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STEMFORCE: BRIDGING THE GAP
OUR OBJECTIVE: TO REACH MADISON COMMUNITY AND OUR GENERATION TO GET INVOLVED IN
THE TECHQUITY INITIATIVE
Stemforce will market the Techquity initiative in all the outreach it does for next 2 years.
Work with United Way and Cascade to coordinate the device collection
Help with metrics.
Our Goal: To donate 500 devices in the next year. Total of 2000 in 2 years.
Website link: Stemforce
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FARWELL INTRODUCTION A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: ENSURE EVERYONE HAS THE TECHNOLOGY TO SUCCEED IN OUR DIGITAL WORLD
FarWell is a people-centric professional services firm. We are a team of humble and collaborative
strategists, builders, and doers. We help our clients with the strategy, planning, and delivery of complex
technical, business, and organizational projects. Our team seeks to make a positive impact in the lives of our
peers, clients, and community.
FarWell works with like-minded community impact partners in Madison and Milwaukee
Steve McQuin, FarWell Co-Founder and CEO and Techquity Advisory Council member
Steve’s role for Techquity is to build awareness of the Techquity device (laptops and computers) goal,
and to initiate a corporate and non-profit device donor network
STEMFORCE + TECHQUITY + FARWELL+ Cascade
WHERE TO DONATE?
Cascade facility - 6701 Manufacturers Dr., Madison, WI 53704
https://cascade-assets.com/
Frequency: Wednesday + Saturday
WHAT TO DONATE?
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Chrome Books, Ipad , Windows PC
We can also accept drop-offs through this donation campaign “by appointment”.
You can email recycle@cascade-assets.com or call 608-222-4800 to arrange a time. Please mention STEMForce donation at that time.
Drop-offs are accepted at the south side of the Cascade building at 6701 Manufacturers Drive. Follow the signs near the loading dock doors.
Cascade can also recycle other electronics. Find out more details and see a list of different items accepted for recycling for free at:
https://cascade-assets.com/residential-disposition/
