For Immediate Release
Taproot Foundation is one of 100 nonprofit selected to receive HP Technology for Community Grant
NEW YORK, NY, April 26, 2006 -
The Taproot Foundation has been selected as one of 104 nonprofit organizations in the United States and Puerto Rico to receive an HP Technology for Community Grant valued at $17,000 in HP wireless technology.
The HP Technology for Community Grant Initiative is designed to provide technology tools to nonprofit organizations to enhance their effectiveness and to support the innovative use of mobile technology. The desired outcome is to build sustainability and capacity for both the nonprofits and the communities in which they serve.
The Taproot Foundation will receive the latest in HP technology, including five HP notebook PCs, one HP Tablet PC, one HP Pocket PC, a wireless ready HP digital projector, a wireless ready HP all-in-one printer/scanner/fax/copier, a wireless access point and an HP digital camera bundle. In addition, the Taproot Foundation will receive a cash stipend and training from HP to set up a new wireless network.
This grant serves to increase the capacity of the Taproot Foundation, which in turn, is dedicated to building the capacity of nonprofit organizations in such critical areas as marketing, information technology and human resources. In the last four years, Taproot Foundation has become the provider of pro bono services to the nonprofit sector in the Bay Area and New York, awarding over $10 million in pro bono services to nonprofit organizations working in health, the environment, education and social services.
"Investing in the capacity of nonprofit organizations is the only sustainable way to support the long-term strength of our communities," says Aaron Hurst, president, Taproot Foundation. “This grant reinforces that notion and significantly increases our ability to provide capacity-building services to the nonprofit sector.”
The Taproot Foundation will use this grant to more effectively manage its New York programs. Nonprofits apply for capacity-building services and the Taproot Foundation matches them with teams of volunteers from the corporate sector who have the appropriate skills for the project. The Taproot Foundation then provides the coordination, tracking and evaluation to ensure a successful project.
"HP is dedicated to making a difference in all communities, especially those where our employees live and work," said Camilla Nelson, program manager, Corporate Philanthropy, HP. "From environment to community and economic development, the HP Technology for Community Grant helps nonprofits such as the Taproot Foundation apply technology in meaningful and innovative ways to improve the quality of life for the community."
More information about the 2006 HP Technology for Community Grant Initiative and grant recipients is available at www.hp.com/go/hpcommunity.
The HP Technology for Community Grant Initiative is designed to provide technology tools to nonprofit organizations to enhance their effectiveness and to support the innovative use of mobile technology. The desired outcome is to build sustainability and capacity for both the nonprofits and the communities in which they serve.
The Taproot Foundation will receive the latest in HP technology, including five HP notebook PCs, one HP Tablet PC, one HP Pocket PC, a wireless ready HP digital projector, a wireless ready HP all-in-one printer/scanner/fax/copier, a wireless access point and an HP digital camera bundle. In addition, the Taproot Foundation will receive a cash stipend and training from HP to set up a new wireless network.
This grant serves to increase the capacity of the Taproot Foundation, which in turn, is dedicated to building the capacity of nonprofit organizations in such critical areas as marketing, information technology and human resources. In the last four years, Taproot Foundation has become the provider of pro bono services to the nonprofit sector in the Bay Area and New York, awarding over $10 million in pro bono services to nonprofit organizations working in health, the environment, education and social services.
"Investing in the capacity of nonprofit organizations is the only sustainable way to support the long-term strength of our communities," says Aaron Hurst, president, Taproot Foundation. “This grant reinforces that notion and significantly increases our ability to provide capacity-building services to the nonprofit sector.”
The Taproot Foundation will use this grant to more effectively manage its New York programs. Nonprofits apply for capacity-building services and the Taproot Foundation matches them with teams of volunteers from the corporate sector who have the appropriate skills for the project. The Taproot Foundation then provides the coordination, tracking and evaluation to ensure a successful project.
"HP is dedicated to making a difference in all communities, especially those where our employees live and work," said Camilla Nelson, program manager, Corporate Philanthropy, HP. "From environment to community and economic development, the HP Technology for Community Grant helps nonprofits such as the Taproot Foundation apply technology in meaningful and innovative ways to improve the quality of life for the community."
More information about the 2006 HP Technology for Community Grant Initiative and grant recipients is available at www.hp.com/go/hpcommunity.
