June 17, 2013
Twenty finalists have emerged from the hundreds of YouthSpark Challenge for Change contestants. Watch videos about their projects and vote for your favorite by June 24.
Highlights
Microsoft launches YouthSpark Atlanta
April 19
Company donates US$7.5 million to help provide tech to kids in need; joins with Morehouse College, a leading private Historically Black College.
YouthSpark summer camps
May 28
Introducing the Microsoft Store’s 2013 YouthSpark Summer Camps, where technology meets creativity for ages 8–13. Register for free.
HelpBridge mobile app – get & give help
Jan. 16
HelpBridge is a free mobile app that lets you contact friends and family, donate cash and goods, and volunteer time during a natural disaster.
Microsoft reports on sustainability efforts
April 22
Read survey of progress across wide range of areas to protect the environment.
First U.S. We Day helps kids make a difference
March 27
Microsoft welcomes 15,000 students to Seattle’s KeyArena to explore how they can turn their passions and talents into social action.
Employees give US$1 billion and counting
Feb. 20
Microsoft Giving Campaign 2012 broke all records, raising $105 million for nearly 19,000 nonprofit organizations.