Tom Siefert

WISCONSIN

COMMUNICATION RELEASE<= o:p>

June 24, 2004<= /b> Racine, Wisconsin

Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc. (TCW) is pleased to announce the latest in its continued efforts to bridge the digital divide worldwide with the announcement of a surplus outlet store. The TCW Surplus Outlet will offer used and refurbished computers, hardware, software, compu= ter accessories and computer repair and maintenance by certified computer technicians and highly skilled and experienced volunteers. Proceeds from sa= les and service will help support the unfunded charitable programs Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc. currently operates.

Tech Corps Wisconsin is a 501c3 non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide by providing technology access to those who can not afford it. We accomplish this goal by receiving surplus equipment from organizations throughout Southeast Wisconsin, repairing and upgrading that equipment and returnin= g it back out into the community. TCW also offers a low-cost local area Internet service to Racine<= /st1:City> area. We also serve as a training center where volunteers pick up real world experience and skills in pc repair, management and now retail operation. In addition to the above we offer training courses in basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook just to name a few. TCW is also an environmentally frie= ndly way to recycle obsolete and damaged equipment.

Hours of operation for TCW’s Surplus Outl= et are Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 4pm and on Sat= urdays from 10am to 2pm. Tech Corps Wisconsin is located in= Racine at 1220 Mound Ave. Suite 205. You can access driving direction o= ff of our website at www.tcw.org. Michae= l F. Pitsch, the Executive Director explain= s, “The Surplus Outlet will not only provide the community with a low-co= st alternative source for used and refurbished computer equipment and service,= but it will also provides valuable workforce training all while helping to brid= ge the digital divide.”

Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer group in the business of providing access to computer technology = for those who traditionally do not have access. We serve schools of all kinds, non-profit agencies working with children and low income families. This ser= vice includes using volunteers and staff to provide refurbished computer systems, training, technical support, and Internet access to these clients.

We need your support to allow us to continue to do this work. To volunteer, donate or sponsor please call 262-619-0931. To see details on this and other programs visit our webs= ite at www.tcw.org.

For further information about the group, or to request services, contact:<= /o:p>

Michael F. Pitsch

Executive Director

Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc.

1220 Mound Avenue Su= ite 205

Racine, WI 53404

Voice 262-619-0931 Fax 262-898-1560

executivedirector@tcw.org or = http://www.tcw.org

Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc. is a statewide, non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide by providing access to technology = for children.