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December 25, 2010

GiveCamp will provide high-tech assistance

Misericordia University’s program will help nonprofit organizations create custom software.

JOHN KRISPIN jkrispin@timesleader.com

DALLAS TWP. – For local nonprofit organizations needing improved information technology services, their strapped budget might not allow for certain services.

But during the 2011 NEPA GiveCamp, hosted by Misericordia University and scheduled for Jan. 14-16, IT volunteers will be on hand to assist nonprofits.

According to the university, GiveCamp is a weekend-long event at which software developers, designers and database administrators donate their time and talent to create custom software for nonprofit organizations.

The only limitation is the project should be able to be completed in one weekend.

“We are reaching out to nonprofit social service agencies in need of IT work,” said Paul Krzywicki, assistant director of marketing communications.

“These volunteers aren’t only from the school but from all over.”

Volunteers for NEPA GiveCamp will be working for the nonprofit agencies on Friday, Jan. 14 from 4 p.m. to midnight, on Jan. 15 from 7 a.m. to midnight, and Jan. 16 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Misericordia has a responsibility for those in need in the region,” said Krzywicki, who has been at the university for five years.

“It is our privilege to offer services to these agencies in our community.”

Krzywicki saidit isn’t too late for volunteers, either individuals or companies, to sign up and help.

“We are still looking for volunteers and sponsors. If there is another tech company or web provider that can offer their services free of charge to these nonprofits, please contact us.”

Misericordia, Microsoft, Dominos Pizza, Green Mountain Coffee, Pepsi, DiscountASP, Infragistics and DevExpress are sponsoring the event.

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