Microsoft iGive at Grace Hopper 2009
At GHC 2008, we kicked off a campaign called iGive where women in computing gave back to the community. Please support iGive again this year as we continue to support and raise awareness for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
What is iGive ?
The iGive campaigns are a way for Microsoft to “give back” to the communities that we live in and serve. It is part of the overall corporate citizenship pillar of key initiatives that we all embrace as part of our work at Microsoft. Every donor receives an iGive shirt (while supplies last). iGive is a program run at many conferences including Mix, Grace Hopper, and Microsoft Professional Developers Conference.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
This year, the iGive program supports the Boys and Girls Clubs of America by raising money and helping raise awareness about their mission: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.
Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.
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Where did the iGive campaign take place in 2008?
The dual conference launch of the iGive campaign in both Las Vegas & New York during March 2008 (in honor of National Women’s History Month) collected over 150 individual donations, and raised over $1400 from attendees at MIX and the Financial Services Developer Conference.
What makes the iGive shirt so special (why would I want one)?
It’s Microsoft like you have never seen it! The front of shirt has real Swarovski crystal gems forming the special iGive formula for the charity of choice. Celebrate diversity for yourself or a special female in your life. These shirts are limited edition, so be the first to collect each in the series!
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