AOL Time Warner Foundation, UPS Foundation, Microsoft and Cisco Join Nonprofit and Government Partnership in Sponsoring USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2002 The AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Time Warner Foundation, the UPS Foundation, Microsoft Corp. and Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. today announced joint sponsorship and development support for the new USA Freedom Corps The USA Freedom Corps is a body within the Executive Office of the President of the United States, the President serving as its chair. Its creation was announced by George W. Volunteer Network Web site, created by the online charity portal Network for Good and the Corporation for National and Community Service The Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS, was created as an independent agency of the United States Government by The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. . The site makes an unprecedented 50,000 government and non-profit volunteer organizations available to Internet users Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f via one search engine. President Bush announced the redesigned www.usafreedomcorp.gov site and the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network search engine at the White House today. The president also unveiled three public service announcements that will drive potential volunteers to the online resource. The search engine was built and managed for USA Freedom Corps by Network for Good, the e-philanthropy Internet portal launched in late 2001. Partners who are contributing nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. volunteer information include VolunteerMatch, Points of Light, America's Promise America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth is a foundation started by Colin Powell in 1997 to help children and youth from all socioeconomic sectors in the United States. , ServeNet, National Mentoring Partnership and United Way. Government program partners include AmeriCorps, SeniorCorps, Peace Corps, Citizen Corps and Volunteer.gov. A citizen using the usafreedomcorp.gov site will be able to provide their zip code zip code System of postal-zone codes (zip stands for “zone improvement plan”) introduced in the U.S. in 1963 to improve mail delivery and exploit electronic reading and sorting capabilities. and find service opportunities in their community based on whatever their interest may be. Users can also choose to see opportunities that are one-time, ongoing or full-time. And prospective volunteers can also use the system to find the volunteer support agencies in their communities. The AOL Time Warner Foundation, UPS, Microsoft and Cisco each committed financial support to create the Web site, the search engine and the underlying partnerships. AOL Time Warner also assisted in managing the product development and the partnership outreach, in addition to distributing the PSAs and the online resources on several media properties. Microsoft contributed technology expertise and software that allowed the entire system to be built on the .NET platform. The UPS Foundation is providing support for Web site news and information updates on the President's call to service and new volunteer opportunities. Kathy Bushkin, President of the AOL Time Warner Foundation, said, "We're thrilled to be part of such an important step forward in helping Americans serve their communities and in bringing the government and non-profit sectors The nonprofit sector, also called the third sector, civic sector or voluntary sector, is a third area of an economy, distinct from the public sector and the private sector. It is made up of all of the non-profit organizations in the economy. together in an unprecedented collaboration. The Freedom Corps Volunteer Network will help millions of Americans find opportunities to volunteer, literally, with a few clicks of a button." "UPS is pleased to support the Freedom Corps Volunteer Network and its efforts to increase volunteerism vol·un·teer·ism n. Use of or reliance on volunteers, especially to perform social or educational work in communities. volunteerism and community service," said Evern Cooper, president of The UPS Foundation and vice president of UPS Corporate Relations. "The use of technology and the combined resources of the government, non-profit and business sectors will provide immediate access to volunteer opportunities across the nation, while also helping to maximize the use of volunteers' time and talents." "Microsoft is proud to join with others in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors to more effectively enable people throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. to volunteer in their communities, " said Microsoft Director of Community Affairs Bruce Brooks Bruce Brooks (born September 23, 1950) is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He was born in Washington D.C., but spent most of his time growing up in North Carolina as a result of parents' being divorced. . "Technology is at its best when it brings people together and empowers them and their communities to realize their full potential." Gena (Generalized Event Notification Architecture) A method for communicating events over the Web. It is an architecture for transmitting notifications between HTTP resources such as buddy lists, distribution lists and print jobs. Pirtle of Cisco Systems Corporate Philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. said, "Freedomcorps.gov will help meet dual needs: It will serve as a resource for Americans looking to volunteer, wherever they are, and as a new connection for service organizations that need volunteers and visibility to carry out their work. We are proud to help put technology to work by linking volunteers with opportunities for civic engagement, and appreciate the White House's support for this initiative." Network for Good is an independent nonprofit working to advance e-philanthropy and nonprofit adoption of the Internet as a tool for fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and civic engagement. Network for Good was founded by a partnership of leading nonprofits and Internet companies, including AOL Time Warner Foundation and AOL, Inc.; the Cisco Foundation and Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Yahoo! About the AOL Time Warner Foundation The AOL Time Warner Foundation seeks to use the power of media, communications and information technology to serve the public interest and strengthen society. The Foundation engages the full range of AOL Time Warner's unique resources to build innovative and sustainable programs in four priority areas: Equipping Kids for the 21st Century; Extending Internet Benefits to All; Engaging Communities in the Arts; and Empowering Citizens and Civic Participation. About The UPS Foundation The UPS Foundation continues its 50-year commitment to making a difference in communities worldwide through focused programs in areas such as human welfare, education and volunteerism. The Foundation's major initiatives currently include programs that support hunger relief, family and workplace literacy and increased nationwide volunteerism. To find out more about UPS's involvement in the community, visit UPS Community Crossroads at www.community.ups.com. About Microsoft Community Affairs In 1983, Microsoft established one of the first philanthropic phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: efforts in the high-tech industry. Today, Microsoft Giving is aimed at providing underserved communities with the resources they need to help realize their full potential by supporting innovative programs and projects that enhance technology access, strengthen nonprofits through technology, diversify the technology work force and build community. In fiscal year 2002, Microsoft gave $39.9 million in cash and $207 million in software donations to more than 5,000 nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. . In addition, Microsoft supports its employees' individual acts of giving and the organizations that inspire them by matching, dollar for dollar, employee charitable contributions charitable contribution n. in taxation, a contribution to an organization which is officially created for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, artistic, literary, or other good works. up to $12,000 per employee annually. More information on Microsoft Community Affairs is located at http://www.microsoft.com/giving/. About Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco news and information is available at http://www.cisco.com. Cisco, Cisco Systems, and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. |
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