Social action site now supporting local organizations in 69 North
American markets
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
G-Team (http://www.groupon.com/g-team),
Groupon's philanthropic arm featuring campaigns from local organizations
promoting social good, expands its North American presence this week with
the launch of G-Team New Orleans — bringing G-Team's total markets
served to 69.
Groupon was born out of collective action and fundraising platform The
Point in 2008, and later channeled its philanthropic roots into the
launch of G-Team. While Groupon enables shoppers to discover the best
their city has to offer, G-Team further connects consumers to their
cities by spotlighting local organizations. Facilitating support through
the collective action-by-tipping point model that Groupon pioneered,
G-Team campaigns are designed around an organization's specific need,
like fundraising to create school supply kits, but only ‘go live' if a
certain number of people agree to participate. There is no cost for
mission-driven organizations to participate in G-Team and all proceeds
directly benefit the featured cause. This innovative approach to
fundraising has raised more than $375,000 for local organizations across
North America.
"We're excited to bring our New Orleans customers this entirely new way
of connecting with their community," said Patty Huber, Director, G-Team.
"While Groupon helps build local businesses in each market, G-Team helps
support the communities where these businesses flourish."
New Orleans community members join G-Team supporters in 68 other Groupon
markets including Chicago, New York, Portland, Toronto and Washington,
D.C. that feature local G-Team campaigns. For more information on
G-Team, visit www.groupon.com/g-team.
About G-Team
G-Team, launched in July 2010 in Chicago, features a weekly local
campaign in more than 65 markets across North America, enabling Groupon
followers to do good, have fun, and make a real impact in their
communities. G-Team uses collective action to gather support for
worthwhile causes and produce tangible results for local organizations.
To learn more about G-Team and how to become a featured organization,
visit http://www.groupon.com/g-team.
About Groupon
Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on
the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in 47 countries around the world.
Groupon uses collective buying power to offer huge discounts and provide
a win-win for business and consumers, delivering more than 1,000 daily
deals globally. To subscribe for the best deals in your city, visit http://www.groupon.com.
To learn how to become a featured business, visit http://www.grouponworks.com.
Groupon
Erin Yeager, 312.999.3434
eyeager@groupon.com
http://www.thenewsmarket.com/groupon
Source: Groupon
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