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Free Geek Seattle

* Free Geek Seattle * Green technology education, recycling and reuse.Free Geek Seattle

COMPETED FOR

$50K
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Competed in
July, 2010

Goals

  • Organize the Free Geek Seattle grass roots efforts into a collective

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Overview

The Free Geek mothership of Portland Oregon www.freegeek.org is the inspiration for the Free Geek Seattle organization (FGS).

FGS has formed an organization to educate computer users in the benefits of Free Open Source Software (FOSS), recycle and reuse computer hardware and donate or sell the recycled equipment to those who are not able to purchase new computers. 

Deliverables:

- Obtain IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.

- Procure office space for holding classes, recycling computers and presenting a store front.

- Create a system to seek donations and volunteers by advertising at local events, communities, schools, corporations, and other non-profit organizations.

How will the 50K be Used?

Budget Notes: Budge does not cover salary, workers comp insurance, misc expenses.
$ 25,000 1 year faclity lease
$ 5,000 1 year utilities
$ 10,000 1 year advertising materials
$ 5,000 Building improvements / Store front
$ 1,000 1 year ISP / Server / Domain hosting
$ 1,500 Startup costs, licenses
$ 500 Office supplies
$ 2,000 1 year business liablity insurance
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