Microsoft and its employees have long recognized the importance of supporting our local communities. Each year, the company contributes tens of millions of dollars in cash and hundreds of millions of dollars in software to thousands of nonprofit organizations. As a part of Microsoft's commitment to communities around the world, the Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP) program focuses on partnering with others to provide technology skills for underserved young people and adults through Community-Based Technology and Learning Centers (CTLCs) worldwide. As with all Microsoft locations, the Mid America District (Kansas, Missouri, and Tennessee) is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations within the community, and welcomes requests for support from eligible nonprofits.
How to Inquire About Funding
If your nonprofit is located withing Kansas, Missouri, or Tennessee, and you are interested in receiving financial support from Microsoft, please review our program eligibility guidelines first. If your organization meets the eligibility criteria, contact Community Affairs Coordinator Mary Arnold via e-mail at v-marya@microsoft.com for application information.
How to Inquire About Software Donations
All software donation requests within the United States are handled by our nonprofit partner, TechSoup. Eligible organizations may make one donation request each year. There is no membership fee to access TechSoup, but a small administrative fee from TechSoup will apply to each order.
Programs Supported Within This District
Recent Microsoft community efforts within the Mid America District include:
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School of the Ozarks—Point Lookout, MO. Since 1991, this organization has been implementing a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at nurturing the technological and educational advancement of youth, students, and senior citizens. Support from Microsoft will help the school update and expand its computer lab by acquiring new and upgrading existing systems. This lab provides hands-on training and computer skills development, including Internet and e-mail usage and productivity software training.
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St. Patrick Center—St. Louis. St. Patrick Center aims to provide services and opportunities for self-sufficiency to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Microsoft support will benefit the Job Experience Training (JET) program, the center of which is an 8-week course in Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint®. JET also provides homeless or at-risk adults and youth advanced computer and customer service training and college certification coursework.
Find More Information and Other Microsoft Locations
If your organization is located outside of this district, contact the U.S. office nearest you, or one of our worldwide locations.
To provide feedback or make general inquiries about Microsoft giving, contact the corporate Community Affairs Team via our Web form.
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