ETS helps ministries find the materials and equipment they need at a minimal cost by networking with individuals, businesses and ministries around the U.S. to meet these needs. Whether it's finding and shipping a bus to Chile, medical supplies to the Ukraine, computers to Tajikistan, a road grader to Brazil, shoes to Romania, clothes to Sudan, food for Iranian refugees or projectors to the Philippines, ETS is ready to serve.

Some items provided by ETS are obsolete in the U.S., but still useful in other countries. Many items come from government auctions. Other items are purchased at special discounts. Vehicles, medical and dental equipment, computers, office and school equipment are sometimes donated. Once, an entire print shop was given!

Why send used things to Missionaries?
Here are six reasons why "used" can be better than "new":

1. Good quality used equipment is usually available at a fraction of the cost of new items.
2. Used items usually clear Customs with no or greatly reduced fees.
3. National co-workers can be equipped with the same ministry tools as missionaries without creating dependency or the perils of paternalism.
4. Missionaries spend less time raising funds and more time in ministry.
5. Parts and repairs for older computers, printers, projectors, etc., are more readily available in developing countries than for "the latest and greatest" gadgets.
6. Used equipment shipments can provide employment opportunities for national believers.