Springwire
To secure access to benefits and services, people who are homeless need a way to produce, manage and store personal documentation. But how?
- Stage $1M in TTM Revenue
- Industry Other
- Location Seattle, WA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded March 1991
- Employees 11
- Website springwire.us
Company Summary
Springwire connects people in crisis with the social services and support networks that surround them – expanding a community’s capacity to care. By providing free access to tailored communication tools, Springwire restores a sense of hope and dignity, enabling people in transition to stabilize their lives and get access to the help they need to move out of crisis. We are best known for our Community Voice Mail program.
Team
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Jennifer BrandonExecutive DirectorJennifer Brandon has served as Executive Director of Springwire’s National Office since 1998. During her tenure, Springwire has expanded its presence across the country by negotiating national partnerships, advocating for improved telecommunications for low-income people, and promoting Springwire within homeless and social services. Jennifer is a frequent guest speaker on issues of homelessness, digital inclusion, and communications equity.
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Steve AlbertsonNew Initiatives DirectorSteve Albertson joined Springwire in April 2004, and has served in a number of technology and program capacities. As New Initiatives Director, he focuses on new uses for Community Voice Mail, and new opportunities to bring information and communication resources to Springwire clients.
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Peg GiffelsDeputy DirectorPeg joined Springwire as Deputy Director in April of 2012. Prior to Springwire, Peg led fundraising, communications and community education programs at two Northwest nonprofits—NPower Northwest and Alliance for a Just Society.Peg joined Springwire as Deputy Director in April of 2012. Prior to Springwire, Peg led fundraising, communications and community education programs at two Northwest nonprofits—NPower Northwest and Alliance for a Just Societ
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Anna LandaProgram DirectorAnna Landa joined Springwire in 2007 as the Program Development Coordinator to the Springwire National staff. Anna focuses on supporting the existing Springwire Federation and developing new Springwire sites across the country.
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Andrea John-SmithInterim Director of DevelopmentAndrea John-Smith has served as Springwire’s Interim Director of Development since 2009. She leads and manages resource development and donor relationship building for the organization, and supports the communications and fundraising efforts of Springwire partners throughout North America.
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Annie StClairDirector of Information TechnologyAnnie has a strong passion for technology and loves to tinker. From a young age she has been building computers and learning everything she can get her hands on. Annie has 8+ years in System Administration, Management, and Customer Service, and most recently was the Sr. Technical Support Analyst for the internet-based real estate company Redfin for 2+ years.
Advisors
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Davis Wright TremaineLawyerUnconfirmed
Jones & AssociatesAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Cisco FoundationUnconfirmed
The Boeing Company Puget SoundUnconfirmed
The Ford FoundationUnconfirmed
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