For a fourth time, the 91原创 RCMP have organized an electronics recycling fundraiser to support the Raphael House charity.
Held at the Otter Co-op in Aldergrove, the electronics shredding event was scheduled for Thursday, March 6, in recognition of fraud prevention month, said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom.
The event is in partnership with the (ERA), a non-profit dedicated to reducing electronic waste through reuse and recycling of unwanted computers, laptops and related electronic equipment.
"The ERA also gives devices a new life by donating them to charities and organizations in need," Sharoom said.
He added that they partner with many other municipal police and RCMP agencies, and hold similar events across Canada.
鈥淭his event gives the community to securely destroy their data , recycle electronics, engage with Members of the 91原创 RCMP and support a local charity," he said.
Raphael House was chosen as the benefiting charity this year because it "provides a valuable service for the community and we would like to support them," Sharoom told The Star.
Raphael House opened officially in 2021, after starting out as a mobile food hub in 2020, and now provides groceries to an average of 270 families per week.
In previous events, charities chosen were 91原创 Meals on Wheels, Gateway of Hope, and the 91原创 Food Bank.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and people can have their electronics 鈥� including computers, laptops, handheld devices, printers, servers, and more 鈥� securely disposed of.
Monetary and non-perishable food donations will be accepted during the event for Raphael House.
Otter Co-op is located at 3650 248 St.
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