Computer4Kids was founded in 2001 as a way for the founder, Michael Erickson, to get his personal favorite computers - about anything in the Apple 'family' - into the hands of children. He purchased some of them and he accepted donated computers from a variety of sources. Michael cleaned them up and handed them out to the families that people who had been referred to him. The first year, he gave away about 15 computers.

In 2002, Michael expanded the project to utilize the more plentiful source of old PCs. Thanks to some well timed publicity, Christmas of 2002 saw nearly 40 computers go through the doors of Michael's Mustang Barber shop.

The program continues to increase in scope every year. In 2004, a summer workshop for the first time. The class gave children the chance to learn about how PCs are built, operated and maintained. Each child received their very own PC at the end of the two day class. We offer these classes at least twice annually, and our list of applicants is always greater than spots available!

In 2004, we distributed over 300 computers to families and organizations. We distributed over 350 computers in 2005, and 400+ is our goal for 2006.