Aidmatrix Foundation recently announced that it is partnering with the Microsoft Disaster Response team to launch a new online program to highlight the latest information and needs of relief organizations during times of disaster called "Notes from the Ground." The program will focus on collecting and sharing the latest information, stories, video, and images from relief organizations on the ground and on publishing an inventory of items and resources that are needed by the relief community in real-time. The program, which has been created using Microsoft's Disaster Response Incident Portal and the Local Impact Map, is built on Microsoft Windows Azure and Aidmatrix' SCM4Giving™ platform.  The "Notes from the Ground" program will be activated during major disasters.  

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Aidmatrix Uses Microsoft's New Local Impact Map Technology to Highlight Impactful Stories of our Humanitarian Relief Partners
Powered by Windows Azure and Bing Maps, Aidmatrix can now create our own customized maps to showcase our work and the  work of our humanitarian relief partners in communities around the globe, incorporating text, pictures and videos. The map also includes a host of social media capabilities so stories can be easily shared and promoted. If any of our partners would like us to share their stories via our Local Impact Map, please contact us at info@aidmatrix.org.  

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Aidmatrix recently announced that it received a $350,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). The grant will be used to expand the International Transportation Program, which UPS helped found, as well as for the continuation and expansion of the SCM4Good™ technology platform. "The UPS Foundation is proud to support Aidmatrix Network as this nonprofit organization provides technology solutions that connect donors to the specific needs of relief agencies responding to disasters," said Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation. "Beyond funding, UPS is also committed to contributing its experience, expertise and resources to civil society, public and private organizations which are engaged in promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of the humanitarian relief sector worldwide." 

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In October, 2011, Van, Turkey was hit by a 7.1m earthquake. Six months later, according to city leaders those that remain (some 150,000 of a city of 350,000) are living in the crumbling remains of building or tents exposed to the winter elements. The Fleet Week Association has launched portals for both goods and financial donations. Nearly 30,000 pounds of a hot grain product made by Nestle called Keyf-i Tahıl were recently sent to the citizens of Van. In partnership with Gıda Bankacılığı Derneği (the Turkish Food Bank Association), Aidmatrix and the Fleet Week Association facilitated the donation of product and discounted transportation to make this delivery happen.  

The Aidmatrix Foundation Inc. and NPower Texas today confirmed the date and location of the "DFW Digital Ball", a technology networking and charitable fundraising gala that will feature an assembly of DFW's most influential and thought-leading CIOs, CTOs, VPs of IT, and Technology Companies. The inaugural event, which focuses on empowering the nonprofit community through the adoption of technology, will be held at the Studios at Las Colinas on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to Midnight during an evening of dinner, dancing and visually stunning performances.