Thanks to Church of the Palms members who brought their used electronics to be refurbished for AZ StRUT, a 501c3 nonprofit in Mesa, Arizona that supports Arizona’s technical education and community efforts toward a sustainable future. The Church of the Palms collected approximately 90 cubic feet of items which were delivered to Shadow Rock UCC (the main collection site) by Larry Cornelius, and Max and Kay Klinkenborg.

AZ StRUT in 2020 (did not collect in 2021) refurbished over 5,347 items; provided technical education to 228 AZ students with Techie Camp Program; and supported local computer education to 284 AZ students. All these programs recycled 702,000 pounds (351 tons) of electronic waste recreating a greener future for all of us.