Today marks our first year in operation. It was a cold November 1st in 2006 when the first meeting was called and ten or so concerned citizens showed up to see what we could create together. Computer re-use and recycling found a new twist that night. Free Geek Vancouver was born!

From piling up computers in my bachelor apartment, to renting a storage facility and finally having a community technology centre, we have a lot to be proud of. And it is just the beginning.

Since moving into our new space in June, we have seen in nearly 15 tonnes of equipment come through our doors. We have distributed many computer systems to the community. Some recent recipients include the Salvation Army, Co-op Radio, SFU Public Interest Research Group, BC Digital Divide, the Portland Housing Society, and Canadians for Workplace Inclusion, just to name a few. The hardware grant applications keep coming in, and we are more than happy to provide!

Not ony have organisations benefited from our work, but we have seen numerous systems leave with volunteers that have taken part in our Computer Adoption Program.

Miro (left) taking home his computer after finishing 24 of volunteer time. Volunteers Ryan, David and Mark look on. Photo by Ifny.

We would like to thank all the business and individuals who have donated equipment to us. We hope to see you again; without you, we wouldn't have made it this far. Also a big thanks to all the volunteers who have made our communty centre a place to call home!