Antipoverty Project (The)
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Thu 9 am-4 pm * Fri 9 am-3 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Provides computers to low-income access centres such as drop-ins, community centres, and other public access throughout the Ottawa region * provides computers to low-income individuals on the basis of personal needs. All of the support received comes from companies and individuals eager to donate their time and products to benefit the people in their communities * will repair and build computers as necessary, getting them ready for community placement.    Active in providing support to other non-profit organizations in the areas of publicity * Web support * program outreach * contributions of resources for fundraising activities    Provides technology training to low-income persons to upgrade their skills and attain employment
Waiting List	Yes
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up    Low-income individuals and organizations dealing with the low-income sector.
Application	No formal application is required for the computers, although Ontario Works recipients may require approval from their worker in order to have their computer paid for. Anyone may pay directly.
Fees	Program - Office administration training with employment placement $1,850 ; Service - Computers for individuals: varying price * computers for non-profit centres within Ottawa: free or as affordable
Languages of Service	English
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-248-9427
Fax	613-248-9425
E-mail	tapp@tapp.org
Website	www.tapp.org
Primary Contact	Connie Brown
Alternate Contact	Ron Kellestine, Program Development; Email: ronkell@tapp.org
Primary Executive	Connie Brown
Names
Alternate Name	TAPP ; The Antipoverty Project
Location & Accessibility
Address	211 Bronson Ave, Ste 312 Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5
Intersection	Bronson Ave and Laurier Ave W
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free occasional parking on the street * Pay parking lot
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Charitable status ; Computers ; Donations ; Free services ; Low income people ; Nonprofit organizations ; Used goods ; Women
Accreditation	No
Print Material	On-site brochure * mission statement and history
Resources	Website
Established	1998
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	City / Town ; Federal - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 872728357 RR0001