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KINGSFORD -- They're old and out of date.  But while Kingsford may not have any use for their old computers, others in the community do.

That's why Thursday morning, Kingsford Middle and High Schools donated all of their out-of-date computers to Goodwill.

"These computers are now moving out and making room for new technology,” said Breitung Township Schools Technology Director, Jean Constantini.  “The new technology we're going to be installing, some of it we've already installed, is much more energy efficient."

Goodwill Store Manager Tony Kolbas said they will refurbish some of the computers to sell while others will be sold for parts.  That money will then be used to hire people with physical and mental disabilities to work at Goodwill.

"It's huge because without community involvement, we're a struggling enterprise,” said Kolbas.  “We need community involvement."

The donation was made possible by the Breitung Township voters who passed a school bond proposal in May allowing the district to buy new computers.  Only a portion of that technology has been implemented, but teachers and students said Thursday it’s making a big difference.

As for the old technology, Constantini said partnering with Goodwill is a win-win.

"We have about six or seven truckloads that we need to get out there, and [Goodwill] is thrilled to be taking them,” she said.  “I'm just really excited it's going to be benefitting them as well as benefit us."

The computers will be transferred to Goodwill's Marinette office for repairs next week.