Grand Rapids GiveCamp 2011 to be held October 21 - 23
September 13, 2011 (GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.)—GiveCamp, which brings together volunteers to build the technical resources of non-profit organizations, is coming to Grand Rapids from October 21 through October 23, 2011. An estimated 100 software developers, designers, database administrators, and other technology professionals will work around the clock to create websites and other software for 10 to 15 local non-profits.
ALL MEDIA INVITED TO ATTEND, beginning with the kickoff at 5:30 pm on Friday, October 21.
GiveCamp organizers, volunteers, and nonprofit representatives will be available for interviews.
WHEN: Kickoff event/Friday, October 21, 2011/5:30 to 6:00pm
Closing ceremony/Sunday, October 23, 2011/3:00 pm
WHERE: The Geek Group (902 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504).
WHO: Our technical volunteers will be working on projects for the following non-profits:
American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids
Cannonsburg Challenged Skier Association
Catherine’s Health Center
Community Spay and Neuter Initiative Partnership
The Geek Group
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Inc.
Kelley’s Heart to Heart Pet Adoption Center
Literacy Center of West Michigan
West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology
Zonta Club of Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Zonta Foundation
Pending more volunteer sign-ups, the following non-profits are currently on our waiting list:
Beacon of Hope
Garfield Park Neighborhood Association
Grand Rapids Audubon Club
Lemkin House
New Development Corporation
Partners for a Racism-Free Community, a program of GRACE
The Sight Seer
Women’s Resource Center
GiveCamp is a volunteer-run organization that began in 2007 to connect technology professionals with non-profit organizations. Grand Rapids GiveCamp is one of nearly two dozen participants in this nationwide effort to build the technical resources of non-profits. Learn more at www.GRGiveCamp.org.