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WMC LLC Donates More Than $1.5 Million in Technology to HSFA to Support Non-Profits Nationwide
By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Aug 29, 2011, 12:22
"Our Wisecast TV platform is groundbreaking," said Brian Joubert, Chief Financial Officer, WMC LLC. "We've already proven its commercial appeal even before our official launch in October. We want to lead by example and make a strong commitment to the non-profit sector early on--even in this economy. Now's the time to invest in the future of public access TV, and we're doing all we can to ensure Wisecast is an invaluable tool for the public."
WMC LLC donates a broadcasting license, technology and control of five
24-hour broadcast channels to HSFA, an IRS certified 501(c)(3) established for
public safety, energy and health and human services. HSFA is gearing up to donate
air time and software to qualifying non-profits, schools and government agencies.
(Atlanta, GA) HSFA, a public, non-profit agency, and WMC, a multi-channel IPTV
provider, announced WMC has pledged more than $1.5 million to HSFA. The grant
will be used to establish the HSTV Network primarily to give non-profits greater
access to the public. Under the terms of the 5-year grant award, HSFA will receive
a minimum of $300,000 in annual donations including a Master Broadcasting License
Agreement, control of five 24-hour channels, plus software and services. HSFA
has also been granted the right to offer broadcast air time to qualifying non-profit
organizations, schools and government agencies nationwide.
"Our Wisecast TV platform is groundbreaking," said Brian Joubert,
Chief Financial Officer, WMC LLC. "We've already proven its commercial
appeal even before our official launch in October. We want to lead by example
and make a strong commitment to the non-profit sector early on--even in this
economy. Now's the time to invest in the future of public access TV, and we're
doing all we can to ensure Wisecast is an invaluable tool for the public."
Wisecast Television, a multi-channel broadcasting platform, leverages broadband
for 24-hour digital broadcasting worldwide with full HD, On-Demand, DVR and
Pay-Per-View with no monthly fees. The HSTV Network will showcase a public awareness
channel lineup, which will include the XPLORE Channel, XPLORE Safety, Green
Power TV, XPLORE Health, NPO Spotlight, and the Children's Safety Network.
HSFA officials say they'll extend broadcasting resources to local, state and
Federal agencies and political candidates for the 2012 election. These organizations
will receive broadcast time and have the ability to offer the Wisecast TV software
at no cost to their staff, volunteers, and supporters.
"At HSFA we're committed to our mission and equally passionate about building
awareness through public campaigns," said Matthew Anthes, Chairman, Public
Safety Committee, HSFA. "This HSTV network of channels is a powerful tool
we can use to reach out and give the public free, open access to life-saving
programming and information about how they can help keep their neighborhoods
safe. We're actively seeking sponsors to support our new public service channels
with donated resources, expertise and tax-deductible contributions."
The HSTV lineup will introduce several new shows for 2012, including "Stronger
Community," a talk show featuring professional storm chaser Eddy Weiss
that takes a look at responder safety, home safety, disaster preparedness education,
and current disaster events.
"It's very exciting to be a part of all this," said Eddy Weiss, Chasing4life
founder and host of the upcoming Stronger Community talk show on Wisecast TV.
"On Stronger Community, we'll unfold stories on emergency management issues
we see all around the country. We'll have interviews with firefighters, homeowners,
corporate executives, safety educators and more and together we will XPLORE
how to make American communities stronger."
The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) is a public, non-profit
agency certified as tax-exempt under IRC 501(c)(3) with 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) status.
Its mission is to advance Homeland Security while preserving Americans' civil
liberties through life-saving public safety, energy security and health and
human services programs.
Resources:
www.hsfamerica.org
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