First Time Computers collects used computers, fixes them up, and donates them to eligible families and groups.

We are a Washington DC non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

We began in November 2003. The organization was founded and is run by Lowell Dodge, a former public interest attorney who loves people and computers. We are located at 3619 Georgia Avenue NW, near the Petworth metro stop in Washington, DC, and have six part time staff, mostly from the communities we serve. We deliver 20-25 refurbished computers per week. We are participants in the Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers program.

The First Time Computers Board of Directors as of September 2007:

 » Stephen Gross, Chairman, and former administrative law judge;

 » William A. Davis, Jr., Vice Chairman, and real estate developer specializing in pro bono publico projects;

 » Kathleen Song, Secretary pro temps, and media consultant;

 » Jules O'Rear, Treasurer, and scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration;

 » Ted Frazier, computer and network technician;

 » Chris D. Berg, woman entrepreneur and concerned activist; and

 » Carla Uriona, graphics designer.