LeClair Foundation for Technology is on a Mission
- February 21st 2025
- Clubs & Organizations
Corie LeCLair
Photo: Kristi King
By Kristi King
The LeClair Foundation for Technology is a nonprofit that supplies important technological services to the community of Sanford and surrounding area. This foundation has three important services. First, there’s the Public Technical Assistance Program for elderly people over 55 years old, veterans, disabled and low-income persons for no cost. It assists people with any difficulties they are experiencing with their computer. “This targeted technology assistance is important in these times because of the quickly advancing technology such as AI,” said founder Corie LeClair adding, “There’s a lot of scams that can confuse people nowadays, too.” The foundation also refurbishes donated laptops, upgrades them to working condition and donates them back into the community to students, veterans, low-income and disabled persons to ensure they can stay connected to family and friends with technology that works effectively. “That’s our core mission of caring,” stated LeClair.
The Foundation also has a cost-free electronic recycling program that covers the Sanford area with the mission of e-waste recycling, something that’s especially important for the well-being of our community. LeClair said that this way, “Electronic waste stays out of local landfills where it could pollute the water and soil,” adding, “Electronic waste has very toxic components.” LeClair aims to make e-recycling easier for busy people by offering convenient free curbside pick-up in Sanford on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during his 3 days off from his full-time job. “It’s so expensive to take e-waste to a recycling center or transfer station, and they often suggest the electronics be thrown away,” explained LeClair. He believes that electronics should be recycled to keep their toxic components out of the trash and landfills. “It’s wasteful to throw away electronics that can be repurposed, redistributed and reused,” said LeClair. Finally, the LeClair Foundation for Technology also provides small businesses and nonprofits with cost-free technology, web design and setup along with consulting services. “I feel I’m helping all the local people and vital places that support our community.”
When asked why he provides all these services for free, LeClair said he feels that this is his mission and that he’s qualified to do this type of community enhancement. “Together we can support the people, businesses and non-profits in our Sanford community and curb toxic e-waste from landing in our environment,” he explained. Currently, this is a one-person operation run by LeClair that is not grant supported and is looking to add board members to help increase personnel and services. People can contact him for further information and assistance through their website at LeClair Foundation.org.
