Press Releases

The flood reveals Alberta’s spirit of networked humanity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2013

Calgary, Canada – In a time that could have truly brought out the worst in individuals, the businesses and people of Southern Alberta have come together to support one another. The Place2Give Southern Alberta Emergency Relief Fund, which was set up within 5 hours of the declared state of emergency, is one of these localized relief efforts. To date over $150,000 dollars has been donated to the fund. 

FirstEnergy Capital is pledging to donate a minimum of $100,000 to the Southern Alberta Emergency Relief Fund and invites our clients and our community to cumulatively match this donation. Donations will go to support organizations helping to rebuild Southern Alberta following the devastating floods. Contributions will be sent to Place2Give.com and directed to a fund designated specifically to support local organizations focused on flooded areas and their relief requirements.

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 8

4PM-Close

Belgo Brasserie, Calgary, AB

Fundraiser - Ticketed Stampede Event-Tickets $55

Claudius du Plooy Law Firm and Belgo Brasserie, in collaboration with Food Water Wellness Foundation announced that all profits of the Stampede Rockabilly Romp will be donated to the Southern Alberta Emergency Relief Fund to support frontline organizations in their flood relief efforts.

Donations can be designated to support the relief fund directly through Place2Give.com

Calgary, Canada – Place2Give has created a Flood Relief Fund to assist in the clean-up efforts and any other flood relief efforts needed.  http://www.place2give.com/CalgaryFlood.html

The Place2Gice Flood Relief Fund will be supporting the following charities:

Place2Give.com hires new Technical Director

Calgary, Canada, May 6, 2013 – Startup Place2Give, Canada’s leading charity search portal, has hired a new Technical Director. Place2Give has also doubled their technical team by bringing on two new developers to the team in addition to the Technical Director. This new expansion of Place2Give’s technical team is the next phase in the startup’s growth plan.

Top five tips on how to give wisely to aid victims of the Frankenstorm

Calgary, Canada – Place2Give.com offers donors tips on how to ensure donations to support victims of hurricane Sandy go to organizations that will help maximize their aid.

Calgary, Alberta, October 2, 2012 - JOI Media’s Katipult, a provider of web based fundraising technology and services and Place2Give.com, Canada’s eHarmony for charities,are pleased to announce their partnership. This partnership bridges the crowdfunding gap between donors and charities.

By working together, Place2Give.com and Katipult are able to successfully and transparently bring donors and charities that share the same passions together on one platform.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2012

Calgary, Canada – Dexterity Ventures, and their platform Place2Give.com, were named one of TechRev’s Innovators 2012. The TechRev Innovators are annual awards that recognize local technology innovators with standout accomplishments that represent the most forward looking and promising tech ventures underway in the Calgary area.