Published: June 27, 2003 | Updated: March 7, 2005
Microsoft employees exemplify Microsoft's giving. Our employees are generous with their time and talents in their communities. Through the Employee Giving Program, employees make personal financial contributions, volunteer their time, and donate other resources, such as their knowledge and expertise. Over the past 18 years, employees have donated more than $100 million in cash, $100 million in software, and thousands of volunteer hours to organizations they are passionate about in their communities and around the world.
Read stories of how Microsoft employees are making a difference.
The Geopolitics of Glue Look into the eyes of Nicaraguan children today, and you will understand poverty and feel the weight of their hopelessness.Read more
A "Wonder Woman" Opens Door to the Future Njideka "Jiji" Ugwuegbu doesn't consider herself a hero; but, to the children in her Nigerian homeland, she has Wonder Woman beaten hands down.Read more
Igniting the Spark in Young People Maybe it's because Franc Camara did not have a role model when he was growing up that he spends so much of his time speaking to at-risk youth. Maybe it's because he's seen the heroic feats young people can achieve when someone believes in them.Read more
Going Deep to Give Time Christin Boyd met fellow divers at REEF sponsored fish identification events. When she gets out of the office and into the emerald waters of the Pacific Northwest, she now has a greater appreciation for the creatures she meets.Read more
Climbing to the top of Mt. Rainier with 'Courage' It is not uncommon for little girls to think their daddies are heroes; but, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that Kara Gaines's dad, Bob, truly has done the heroic in order to improve the lives of special needs children.Read more
