CA Together in Action 2007 Benefits Nonprofits and Communities Worldwide.Hundreds of Employees Volunteer to Make a Difference In Their Local Communities ISLANDIA Islandia could refer to:
See: New York Stock Exchange : CA) employees, as part of CA's global 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. program 'CA Together in Action', participated in team projects that give employees the opportunity to take time out of the office to volunteer in their communities. During the first two weeks in November, over 600 employees participated in more than 60 different projects around the world. This is the second year CA has held this two week global philanthropy program. "CA is committed to improving the quality of life in communities around the globe where we live and work," said Anne Marie Agnelli, vice president of community affairs at CA. "CA Together in Action 2007 was a tremendous success and we look forward to building on this momentum by setting even more ambitious initiatives in 2008." CA arranged a variety of projects for nonprofits including Boys & Girls Clubs Girls Club is a 2002 American television series created by David E. Kelley, who was also it's producer and executive producer. Only two out of a total of thirteen episodes created were broadcast on Fox Television in the United States and Global Television in Canada. of America, Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. , Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2.5 years to 18 years old) with life-threatening medical conditions. and Ronald McDonald House. In addition to building houses, making hospital visits and packing food for homeless families, employees donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. their time to assist nonprofits with marketing and IT projects. CA Together in Action is just one component of CA's employee volunteer program. Each year employees volunteer their own time and talents to a wide variety of organizations and causes. CA also runs blood drives, clothing drives, food drives and fundraisers as well as holiday programs. About CA Together CA Together is about building strong and productive global communities. CA is committed to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in the communities where the company has a major presence. CA Together engages local communities through a wide variety of means, including IT Partnerships, Community Grants, Employee Volunteer Programs and Matching Gifts. For nearly 30 years, CA has supported 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. that strengthen, enrich and improve communities around the world. About CA CA (NYSE: CA), one of the world's largest information technology (IT) management software companies, unifies and simplifies the management of enterprise-wide IT. Founded in 1976, CA is headquartered in Islandia, N.Y., and serves customers in more than 140 countries. For more information, please visit http://ca.com. Copyright (c) 2007 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies. |
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