May - 2016

YYC TECH GIVES BLOG

See which companies are joining, catch up on events, and learn about the unique fundraising our members are doing.

See which companies are joining, meaning behind their campaigns, and unique things they are doing

F12.NET USING EXPERTISE TO HELP

F12.NET USING EXPERTISE TO HELP

F12.Net, an Alberta based IT services company with offices in Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, and Toronto, is no stranger to helping Albertans! Having already provided a corporate donation to the Red Cross, this IT company has also donated related supplies to the Edmonton Emergency Relief Services. In addition, F12 leads the example of using their area of expertise to try and help. In addition to monetary and supply donations, they have offered office space to evacuees that mig

"WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK, FORT MAC!"

"WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK, FORT MAC!"

YYC Tech Gives members, Quadrus Development Inc., joined in the fun and fundraising efforts yesterday at the CBC Broadcast Studios for "We've Got Your Back Fort Mac!". With their contribution to the Red Cross, Quadrus helps ensure that much needed funds will be matched and donated to those over the weeks and months to come. A huge thank you to the CBC for organizing such an amazing day and the opportunity for us to come together as a community to help our fellow Albertans. I

VERDAZO GIVES BACK!

VERDAZO GIVES BACK!

Verdazo Analytics (formerly Visage Information Solutions) has launched an employee matching program to help the evacuees of the Fort McMurray fires. "We are encouraging employees to contribute to the Food Bank or the Red Cross", indicates Verdazo's President, Bertrand Groulx, "and have been amazed by the response so far". With basic needs a high priority, Verdazo employees understand the importance of giving back especially to our local community. With years of successful o

ASSEMBLY SHOWING LOTS OF LOVE

ASSEMBLY SHOWING LOTS OF LOVE

Many tech companies here in Calgary are familiar with Assembly, Coworking Space because...well...you go to work there everyday! However, Assembly is fast gaining a reputation as a creative, hard working group that are able to rally tremendous support behind community initiatives. The relief efforts for Fort Mac are the most recent cause that Assembly has brought people together to support. Their idea? If we agree to match what we raise (goal of $10k) and donate through the

ZEDI EMPLOYEES ENGAGE

ZEDI EMPLOYEES ENGAGE

Zedi employees are well on their way to raising thousands of dollars for the devastating fires in Fort McMurray. "The company is going to match employee donations" indicates Director, General Services, Kathy Heffernan. Some of the employees have personal acquaintances, family or friends in the area and there was definitely an immediate outpouring of support by the team. By encouraging monetary donations through the Red Cross, the company is able to nurture the passion and e