Disabled individuals in Tennessee seeking computer donations
Even though the IRS does not allow tax deductions for donations given to individuals, we urge you to consider making a gift of your recently retired computer to a person with a disability.
Your used computer (Pentium 4, or better - Macintosh G4-G5, or better) could have a significant impact on someone's life and perhaps a tax deduction might not be the most important consideration.
Your gift could provide an opening to the outside world for a person with limited mobility or confined to bed. Disabled individuals are often the least able to afford computers even though they could benefit the most from the access to the outside world, family and friends a computer and the Internet could provide. Please think about helping someone in need.
Nashville, Tennessee
Mariah Ministries: Center for Family Counseling. Damaris Conrad PhD, is helping locate a donation of a desktop PC with 1-2 Mhz processor for Sheila Patterson, a recently widowed student with multiple disabilities, including MS and vision problems due to the loss of an eye. A recently-retired, internet capable system with a large display would be especially helpful. If you can help, please e-mail Dr. Conrad or call 615 904-0858. Note: the counseling center can provide a donor with a receipt for tax purposes for this donation.
Margaret Conner writes: my son is disabled, he needs a pc to help him with meny things he can not walk or stand for long periods so he can't work. He could further his education, if he had a computer. We are seeking a Pentium four (or better) PC. If you can help, please email Mrs. Connor or phone 931-432-5286