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COMPUTERS FOR XMAS - St. Louis, MO

Wits will be donating 500 computers to families this holiday season. Nominations must be received by Friday, November 30, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. See information below for nomination qualifications. All families who apply must be able to meet the federal guidelines for low income or government subsidy status. Anyone is more than welcome to apply, but if requirements cannot be met, they will be put into our Spring computer programs. Please call 314-382-1650 with any additional questions and choose Option 3 for Christmas Computer Giveaway program information.

Individuals nominating themselves or another family NOT part of an "Angel Tree" program must pick up an application at Wits, 647 E Holly Avenue, St. Louis, MO or download the following PDF: Computers for Xmas Flyer. You will be asked to fill in the following information:

1. Last name of family and names and ages of all family members.
2. Include full residential address (must have permanent residence).
3. Address/Phone of contact person for computer pickup/distribution if different.
4. Proof of low income or government subsidy status and all forms of income for everyone in family (section 8 housing or childrens lunch assistance program does qualify). Wits will need to keep copies of your paperwork.
5. Reason family needs/wants computer - give us your story.
6. How many computers or laptops already in household or any owned previously - and if you need training.

Nominations from Non-profits, Businesses, Churches, or Groups as part of the "Angel Tree" or "Giving Tree" or "Family Adoption" program:

1. Letter on letterhead with name of family or individual "adopted" including names and ages of all family members.
2. What program they qualify for in your organization.
3. Organization's contact name, title and contact number.
4. Family situation and why you believe they would benefit from a computer.
5. Address and phone number of contact person for computer pickup/distribution.

Send information to:
Wits, Inc.
attn: Holiday Computers
647 E Holly Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63147

You can also fax to 314-382-1730
attn: Holiday Computers

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