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The Take Home Computer Program

THCP is for Oakland students grades 6-12. In order for a student to receive a free computer he/she must attend a one time only 3 hour training class accompanied with an adult.

Classes are most Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm and the third Saturday of every month 9am-12pm. Check the calendar above for tne next available class and register here or call us at 510-893-4822

OTX West is dedicated to eliminating the digital divide in Oakland, California. We seek to enhance educational opportunities and increase the accessibility of technology to low-income members of our community. OTX West recognizes the need for people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds to gain access to the digital word by owning a home computer and acquiring technological knowledge and skills in steps toward individual self-sufficiency and empowerment.

The organization also employs an environmentally sustainable, re-use model by refurbishing donated personal computers and other technological equipment,* and supplying them to students who successfully complete our training class. We take proactive measures to directly confront persisting inequalities by teaching basic computer skills to parents and children and providing ongoing technical support free of charge..

OTX West is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher


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Since 1999 OTX-West has provided over:
  • 10,000 computers to Oakland Public School families free of charge
  • 10,000 computers to Oakland Public School classrooms and community access labs across Oakland
  • Over 1,000 laptop computers to students and community members in Oakland
  • Diverted over 700 tons of electronic waste from landfills for productive use or responsible recycling
Internet Essentials

Broadband for $9.95 per month

Comcast is offering a reduced price for internet access to families who's children qualify for the Free Lunch or Assisted Lunch Program in their school. Qualifying families can get broadband for $9.95 per month for as long as their child qualifies and they can purchased a computer for only $150! There are no activation fees and no equipment rental fees. Comcast provides broadband service across the United States.

Learn more about Comcast Internet Essentials here.

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Oakland Technology Exchange West 1680 14th Street Oakland, Ca. 94607 Phone 510-893-4822 Fax 510-893-1205