MicroTech Launches Charity Campaign Benefiting Vets

VIENNA, Va., June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Services Provider and Technology Integrator MicroTech today announces a new philanthropic initiative focused on America's military veterans — the "Lean on Me" social media fundraising drive to benefit the Fisher House Foundation;  a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need.

To the memorable lyrics of Bill Wither's classic song about the concept of love thy neighbor, for every Facebook "Like," Twitter "Follower" and LinkedIn corporate profile "Follower" on MicroTech's social media platforms, the company will donate $1 dollar to the Fisher House Foundation.

From the launch of MicroTech in 2004, the cause of supporting veterans has been one of the first and highest priorities. Since then, MicroTech (www.MicroTech.net) has been recognized for advocacy efforts, including being named the U.S. Small Business Administration "Veteran Champion of the Year." The Washington Business Journal recognized MicroTech as the Top Private Corporate Philanthropist in Washington DC.

"We're showcasing the power of Social Media while supporting a well-respected, veteran-focused charity like the Fisher House Foundation—it's a win-win," said Tony Jimenez, MicroTech President & CEO. "Fisher House Foundation is the centerpiece of our campaign; they do an amazing job of helping wounded veterans by providing assistance to their families. MicroTech has a long legacy as a major supporter of veterans' causes and this latest initiative is simply another way of helping."

The Fisher House Foundation (www.FisherHouse.org) donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers, enabling family members to be close to a loved one during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. Annually, the program serves more than 17,000 families.  MicroTech generously contributed in December 2011 to the National Association of American Veterans (NAAV) in support of the Fisher House Foundation, and sponsored a music festival in February, in Severn, Md., for the not-for-profit organization.

MicroTech's initiatives for veterans' causes consistently reach across the spectrum of good works — from hiring and training, to morale programs and offering extended family support, to supporting wounded warriors in their rehabilitation.

In the last year, MicroTech has hosted contingents of well-known professional athletes to visit wounded troops at military medical facilities in Washington DC, Virginia, and Texas. MicroTech presented the veterans jobs program, "the Heroes Support Brigade," with a generous donation in honor of 9/11 victims at the Pentagon.

MicroTech sponsors the annual American Legion motorcycle ride in support of the Legacy Scholarship Fund for children of single-parent military personnel and the company hosts local Armed Forces personnel at "Military Appreciation Nights" during NBA and NHL games, and at professional mixed martial arts competitions in the Virginia area.

About MicroTech
MicroTech is a certified and verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) and delivers robust process-driven performance for mission success. MicroTech applies its regimented process, enterprise IT experience, and state-of-the-art engineering solutions to integrate different technologies and create proven results that can respond to your strategic needs. MicroTech is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, EMC Velocity Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, CA Federal Solution Provider Gold Partner, HP Public Sector Federal Specialist Partner, Dell Certified Partner, Symantec Managed Services Partner, VMware Enterprise Partner, Autonomy Value Added Partner, Adobe Solutions Partner, Citrix Silver Solution Advisor, Oracle Silver Partner, and IBM Business Partner. MicroTech is the Hispanic Business Magazine No. 1 Fastest-Growing Hispanic-Owned Business (2009-2011); CRN Magazine No. 1 Fastest Growing Solutions Provider in the U.S., and the National "Public Sector Integrator of the Year;" a 2011 Red Herring Global Top 100 Technology Innovator, and on the Deloitte 2011 Tech Fast 500, the No. 1 Fastest Growing Private Communications / Networking Company in the Washington DC Metro area. ISO 20000 and ISO 9001:2008 certified, CMMI Maturity Level 3 rated, and ITIL management qualified, MicroTech is headquartered just outside the Nation's Capital in Vienna, Virginia, with key offices in Richmond, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; Huntsville, Alabama; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Like MicroTech on Facebook. Follow MicroTechBUZZ on Twitter. Connect with the MicroTech corporate profile on LinkedIn.

Media Contact
Michael Jordan
Sr. Marketing Manager
703-891-1073
[email protected]  

SOURCE MicroTech