{"id":28768,"date":"2014-04-22T21:54:51","date_gmt":"2014-04-22T21:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ci027cfe64100a2697"},"modified":"2014-04-22T21:54:51","modified_gmt":"2014-04-22T21:54:51","slug":"bitpay-pledges-1-btc-match-bitgives-water-project-campaign-1398203691","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/culture\/bitpay-pledges-1-btc-match-bitgives-water-project-campaign-1398203691","title":{"rendered":"BitPay Pledges 1 BTC Match to BitGive\u2019s \u201cThe Water Project\u201d Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How can you put your Bitcoin to good use? In so many ways!<\/p>\n

One opportunity that you have to consider today is donating to the BitGive Foundation\u2019s Water Project Campaign<\/a>. The Water Project recently began accepting Bitcoin and focuses on delivering clean water to Sub Saharan Africa. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Water Project<\/a> seeks to build a foundation in communities in need of a sustainable water supply. You can be apart of this project. Most of us simply take our running faucets and clean water for granted, but many do not have access to clean drinking water.<\/p>\n

I agree with the Water Project that, \u201cclean water saves lives.\u201d Donating even 5 USD in BTC can and will truly make a difference. Here is an even greater incentive for you: BitPay is pledging to match 1 BTC for funds raised.<\/p>\n

BitPay issued the following press release:<\/p>\n

BitPay Pledges 1 BTC Match to BitGive\u2019s \u201cThe Water Project\u201d Campaign<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

April 22, 2014 \u2013 Atlanta, GA<\/strong> \u2013 BitPay, the world leader in business solutions for the Bitcoin digital currency, today has pledged to match 1 BTC in donations from the Bitcoin community for BitGive Foundation\u2019s campaign for The Water Project. BitGive is non-profit foundation leveraging the power of the Bitcoin community to improve public health and the environment worldwide. Please help raise 1 BTC by donating here<\/a> to trigger BitPay\u2019s match.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Water Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing sustainable water projects to communities in Sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. The Water Project recently began accepting Bitcoin, and their President released this \u201cWelcome Cryptos<\/a>\u201d message.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to launch this first project with BitPay and get the support of the Bitcoin community,\u201d said Connie Gallippi, Executive Director. \u201cAnd their donations will directly improve the lives of those in the Sub-Saharan Africa.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

This campaign, led by the BitGive Foundation, would fund an entire water project for a community in Sub-Saharan Africa. When the funding goal is met, the location, pictures and updates will be posted to the Bitcoin-funded water project. See examples of current and past water projects.<\/em><\/p>\n

This is one of many charitable efforts by BitPay, a long-standing leader in the Bitcoin community. BitPay also provides their services at no cost to non-profit organizations, and they are ongoing supporters of Sean\u2019s Outpost, BitGive, and many other organizations. Please visit and learn more about BitPay<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

More on The Water Project and the BitGive Foundation\u2019s campaign can be found here<\/a> .<\/em><\/p>\n

About BitPay<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

BitPay is the leading Payment Service Provider (PSP) specializing in e-commerce, brick-and-mortar and B2B solutions for virtual currencies. Visit bitpay.com<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

About BitGive Foundation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

BitGive is a non-profit foundation [IRS 501(c)(3) status pending] leveraging the power of the Bitcoin community to improve public health and the environment worldwide. Visit: bitgivefoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Contact<\/em><\/p>\n

Jan Jahosky<\/em><\/p>\n

407-331-4699<\/em><\/p>\n

jan@bitpay.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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