Free I.T. Athens

Free I.T. Athens Bridging the Digital Divide. We are an all-volunteer nonprofit community dedicated to providing refurbished technology & education to those in need. Free I.T.

We are free software advocates. Athens (FRITA), was founded in 2005 by Michael Luchtan, Michael Moore, and Semmy Purewal. The founders were inspired by the ”upcycling” or re-use models of Free Geek (The Mothership) in Portland, OR, and BikeAthens in Athens, GA. Their aims were to close the digital divide, reduce poverty, reduce e-waste, promote technology re-use, technology education, and Free Sof

tware advocacy. Arguably Athens’s oldest technology nonprofit, Free I.T. Athens combines the power of community collaboration, free software and rescued technology and changes lives and the environment for the better. Since its founding, Free I.T. Athens has responsibly rescued over 70 tons of unusable equipment from landfills and distributed over 2,000 refurbished computers to individuals, community groups, churches and nonprofits in Cameroon, El Salvador, Peru and the United States.

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Claudia StewardDrop a comment to welcome them to our community,
08/22/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Claudia Steward

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

08/21/2026
Well. I've heard of it, seen it online. But first time in person. Claudia Steward here at Free I.T. Athens 3-D prin...
08/01/2026

Well. I've heard of it, seen it online. But first time in person. Claudia Steward here at Free I.T. Athens 3-D printing a Free I.T. Athens computer case

07/27/2026

🤝💚 Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help with our weekly food distributions. If you’re passionate about serving your community and making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

Experience driving or maneuvering a bus is helpful, but not required.

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Congratulations to Project Safe Inc., Athens Pregnancy Center and ESP2026 Peoples choice award
07/25/2026

Congratulations to Project Safe Inc., Athens Pregnancy Center and ESP
2026 Peoples choice award

06/27/2026

Stop on by Free I.T. Athens today before or after you go to Athfest. We have fresh line up of laptops, desktops. And plenty of hardware and gadgets available. Plus it's cool inside :).

Honoring Dads and All Father FiguresThank you for leading, supporting, encouraging, and inspiring the next generation. Y...
06/21/2026

Honoring Dads and All Father Figures

Thank you for leading, supporting, encouraging, and inspiring the next generation. Your guidance, kindness, and dedication help build stronger families and stronger communities.

From all of us at Free I.T. Athens, thank you for making a difference every day.

Mentors • Teachers • Coaches • Role Models

Project safe got a nice new sign. Check it out
06/15/2026

Project safe got a nice new sign. Check it out

New sign, same store! Come see us at the Athens Project Safe Thrift Store location for the best deals in town!

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995 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA
30606

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+17064270840

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