N.C. Department of Information Technology, Kramden Institute, and NC TECH Hold Oct. 3 Device Drive to Close the Digital Divide

The N.C. Department of Information Technology's (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity, in partnership with Kramden Institute and the NC TECH Association, is calling on individuals and businesses across the state to donate their used computers at Device Drive 2025.

The event will be held Friday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4000 West Chase Boulevard in Raleigh and will provide an easy, secure way to give digital devices a second life. Donated computers will be professionally cleaned, refurbished, and distributed to help bridge the digital divide for the more than 300,000 North Carolina residents who lack a home computer.

"Access to technology is no longer optional - it's essential for education, health care, workforce participation, and civic engagement," said NCDIT Deputy Secretary for Broadband and Digital Opportunity Annette Taylor. "Through Device Drive 2025, we're turning unused computers into tools for opportunity for residents across the state."

Kramden Institute's expert team will ensure all data is securely erased before devices are refurbished and placed into the hands of students, job seekers, and families who need them.

"Every donated device represents a chance for a North Carolinian to apply for a job, complete an online class, or access telemedicine," said Kramden Institute Executive Director Cyndy Yu-Robinson. "We're proud to partner with NCDIT and NC TECH to continue expanding this crucial success to make digital opportunity a reality."

NC TECH is encouraging its statewide network of corporate members to participate by donating surplus equipment. "Businesses upgrade technology all the time - this is an easy way to make a lasting impact on North Carolina's digital future," said NC TECH Association President and CEO Brooks Raiford.

How to Participate
Bring your used desktops, laptops, or tablets to Device Drive 2025 at 4000 West Chase Blvd., Raleigh. Both individual and bulk corporate donations are welcome. For large-scale corporate donations or to coordinate a pickup, please contact kramden.org.

For more details and a list of accepted devices, visit nctech.org/events/event/2025/digital-drive.html.