“Turning a landfill into a windfall for those in need.”

My mac was in a browser landslide. I had procrastinated all I could. Denial was no longer an option. (Not that it ever is.) There were no browser upgrades available for my current system. A new computer was not in my business plan. (Mostly because I hate change when it comes to technical stuff.) I had to bite the bullet. What to do? I didn’t want a new mac. I still needed my classic mac environment for my older applications. A used mac seemed to be the answer. But where do I go? I called a friend. Then another. And another. And finally the name “Justin Kenagy at Onyx” was dropped. My browser landslide slid to a halt and all my problems were solved. (Ok. Well, not all. But when you are a techno-phobe like me, instilling a sense of security and confidence counts for a lot. Thanks, Justin.)

If you are looking for a great resource for reconditioned computers (PCs and macs) pay attention because, with these folks, everybody wins.

So, what’s the big deal? The OCF is a non-profit foundation whose

“mission is to provide funding for the Dekalb Rape Crisis Center and various other affiliated charities in the Metro-Atlanta area. When you purchase a machine from the OCF, you take action with us to help beat back the tide of human suffering and become part of the solution.”

•Funds raised help to provide precious relief and support services to people in crisis.

• Equipment is priced 25% OFF the fair market value (or “going rate”

• Machines that might otherwise be needlessly wasted or considered “phased out” can continue to provide valuable service rather than languishing in a supply closet or adding to our ever-growing landfills and garbage dumps.

Not only did I find the exact mac I was looking for at a great price, not only did it benefit a great cause, not only did I save one more computer from going to a landfill, not only did I find a great place for clutter clients to donate their computer equipment to – hint hint – but it was actually a pleasant experience.

And, as fate would have it, this I-hate-change-techno-phobe turned out to be one of their first customers. So, I guess you could say that my procrastination actually served a higher purpose and paid off – in this instance. Got to love that word-of-mouth!

Check out the OCF web store if you are looking for a computer. Be sure to check donation requirements if you have equipment to donate.

If you are local to Atlanta and need computer repair (PCs and macs) or technical services, check out Onyx Consulting, the foundation’s parent company. You’ll find them to be a very communicative bunch of left-brainers. (Though Justin is a self-professed right-brainer. You’ll enjoy his blog. He’s got an ‘enlightening’ post on chairs that reinforces my point to clutter-challenged folks who want to “hang onto that for a while” that there are no insignificant associations with our stuff. We just have to figure out what they are. Thus a blog dedicated to what certain chairs mean to Justin!)

If you’re ready to de-clutter computers and other ‘stuff,’ now is a great time to do it. Visit my Clutter Clearing Page for services (and inspiration).

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