SeniorNet Receives Major Microsoft Grant

Microsoft Corporation Awards SeniorNet
Software Grant Valued at $1,458,820 Greetings SeniorNet Volunteers and Members!Though the world is in an economic crisis and several corporations are ceasing contributions and grants to nonprofit organizations, we have an exceptional announcement to make, that proves the continued value and relevance of SeniorNet's mission and validates the efforts and perisistence of SeniorNet's Staff and Board of Directors.Seniornet Headquarters is extremely pleased to announce that Microsoft Corporation has awarded SeniorNet a major grant in operating systems and software. Our long-standing partnership and an extremely good relationship with Microsoft Corporation have paid off.As part of the Microsoft Unlimited Potential - Community Technology Skills program focused on imroving IT skills for underserved individuals and communities through community technology centers, Microsoft is generously donating copies of Microsoft Vista Business and Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 for every SeniorNet Learning Center in good standing.Below is an excerpt from the grant award letter:"Microsoft and its employees have long recognized the importance of being engaged in supporting communities around the world. Through our Unlimited Potential commitment to bring technology to the next 5 billion people, Microsoft seeks to reach the first billlion people by 2015. The Microsoft Unlimited Potential - Community Technology Skills program focuses on imporving IT skills for underserved individuals and communities through community technology centers or telecenters. By offering grants of cash, software, and curriculum we can partner to create social and economic opportunities that can change peoples' lives and transform communities."SeniorNet is grateful to Microsoft Corporation for this very generous grant. This is a fantastic way to kick off 2009 and we look forward to sharing many more exciting announcements!Jodi Lyons Leslie M. SmithSeniorNet Executive Director SeniorNet Board Chairman