CLIC Program Information - Calgary Drop-In

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Computers for Low-Income Calgarians (CLIC)

What is CLIC?

CLIC provides low-income Calgarians with free, refurbished computers. Local businesses and individuals donate these computers, and then dedicated volunteers ensure they are in good working order for qualified program participants.

Who is eligible for a free computer?

Residents of the Calgary area, with valid government issued ID who:

? Have not received a computer previously from CLIC ? Are no longer in transitional housing ? Can prove their income falls below the following:

How many people do you support?

Only yourself

Max monthly income

$2,049

Max yearly income

$24,588

1

$2,549

$30,588

2

$3,150

$37,800

3

$3,800

$45,600

4

$4,320

$51,840

How do I apply?

? Online:

? In person: Fill out the application form on the reverse and return it to the Calgary Drop-In Centre Security Office, located on the 1st floor, at 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, T2G 0P8, or fax it back to 403-234-0677.

I applied. What's next?

Please, be patient. You may be waiting for several months before you are called to receive your desktop, or more than a year for a laptop. This program is very popular and provides hundreds of computers a year to low-income Calgarians. Unfortunately, demand continues to be greater than supply.

I received a call. What do I do?

During the call, a volunteer will arrange a date and time for you to pick-up your new computer from our Donation Centre:

DONATION CENTRE: 3640 11a Street NE

What kind of computers does CLIC provide?

? A refurbished Windows 10 Pro desktop with a monitor, keyboard & mouse OR

? A refurbished Windows 10 Pro laptop and power adapter

Note: Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the battery life of donated laptops, nor can we provide support or warranty for CLIC computers.

What do I need to bring with me when I pick-up the computer?

? Proof of income ? A piece of valid government photo ID ? Transportation (car, taxi, etc.). It is not easy to take a

desktop on public transit.

Proof of low income includes: cheque stubs from EI or Alberta Works; an Alberta Works card; Proof of AISH; last year's notice of assessment; or six recent pay stubs.

**There is no warranty or support provided**

Revised May 2018

CLIC Application Form

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

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DD

YYYY

Either Phone number or email is required (But both are preferred)

Primary Phone Number (

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Secondary Phone Number (

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-

Email Address

Today's Date

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MM

DD

YYYY

Street Address

City

Postal Code

Have you stayed (former client) at the Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre within the last (6) months?

Yes

If yes, when?

No If applicable, how many children are living with you?

Are you a Case Manager Representing a Client? (Applying on behalf of?)

Yes Name Agency

No

All applicants must:

? Be living in Calgary ? Not be living in Transitional Housing ? Have a Phone Number or Email to be contacted on ? Fall within low-income bracket

(outlined in the eligibility table on the reverse) ? Have proof of address ? Have not received a computer from the CLIC Program

What to do with the application form?

Fax:

403-234-0677

Drop-Off: Security Office, Calgary Drop-In Centre 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE

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