Final round of voting runs March 16-31, 2015
Tampa, FL – 10 of Tampa Bay’s most recognized nonprofit organizations have successfully moved on to the second round of voting, triumphing over 98 other nonprofits in the area to advance their chances at winning technology makeover grants valued at $35,000.
Moving on to the final round of voting are: A Kid’s Place, Berkley Accelerated Middle School/Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy, Clearwater Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, Family Promise of Pinellas, Humane Society of Pinellas, Impact Program, Meals on Wheels of Tampa, Rotary’s Camp Florida, Washburn Academy and Wounded Warriors in Action (WWIA). The final round of voting runs March 16-31st, 2015. A winner will be selected from each category, to be announced the week of April 6th, 2015.
The Technology JumpStart Your Nonprofit program, now in its third year, is funded and operated by Milner, Inc., a business technology company. The program has successfully run in Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham, awarding $70,000 in technology products and services.
The grant program provides an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to upgrade their often overlooked technology so they can better serve their communities. The makeover may include, but is not limited to, IT consulting and management services, telecommunications equipment and services, multifunction printers and electronic document management.
“This is our way of thanking nonprofit organizations for the work they do in providing charitable services in our communities.” said Charlie Gibson, Vice President of Milner, Inc. “This contest enables us to give back to the communities in which we do business – an endeavor for which we are very proud.”
To learn more about JumpStart and our finalists, or to vote, visit http://www.milner.com/jumpstart. You can also stay tuned by following Milner on Twitter: @Milnerinc.
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About Milner Inc.
Milner is a technology services company that provides a full spectrum of office solutions and services that enable organizations of all sizes to improve efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. Our consultative approach and long-term partnerships allow Milner to offer a wide range of innovative solutions to address business challenges. Milner Inc., founded in 1987, is a privately held company headquartered in Norcross, GA with additional locations in North Carolina and Florida. For more information, please call 800-875-5042 or visit www.milner.com.
About Meals On Wheels of Tampa:
Meals On Wheels of Tampa has been committed to nourishing and enriching the independent lives of the homebound and seniors of Tampa since 1975. Today, Meals On Wheels of Tampa serves over 700 people with a hot meal during the lunch hour. Meals On Wheels of Tampa is a 4-star charity and relies on its community for support by not accepting government funding.
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