Computer Associates Sponsors FAO Schwarz Holiday Shopping Spree for Needy Children.ISLANDIA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 1998-- Top Business Executives Participate in CA Charity Event to Support Suffolk County Suffolk County may refer to:
Noun, pl welfare services provided by local authorities or a state agency for people with particular social needs social services npl → servicios mpl sociales Children's Programs Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) is sponsoring a private holiday toy drive today at FAO FAO, n See Food and Agriculture Organization. Schwarz's landmark New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. store to benefit abused, neglected, and homeless children under the care of Suffolk County's Department of Social Services. CA will match, toy for toy, all purchases made by more than 300 leading CIOs and their spouses, industry analysts, and CA executives participating in the event. FAO Schwarz, the leading retailer of toys and collectibles in 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. , will close its doors to the public at 8 p.m. tonight and grant exclusive access for CA's Toy Matching Program. FAO Schwarz personal shoppers will be on-hand to assist in the selection of the children's gifts. "CA and its employees are committed to supporting worthy children's charities," said Gary Quinn, CA executive vice president. "This event provides an ideal opportunity for CA to give back to the community by making the holidays memorable for disadvantaged children." The toys and other gifts will be given to the more than 700 homeless children, 800 foster children and 2,800 abused and neglected children served by Suffolk County's Social Services programs. "It is due to the support and generosity of individuals and companies such as CA that we are able to make the holidays a special time for underprivileged children in our community," said John B. Wingate, Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services. "Everyone contributing to this worthy cause will have a far-reaching effect on every child it touches." Participants at the event are attending CA's Information Systems Executive Exchange in New York City. The three-day conference includes discussions on the most compelling business and technology issues facing organizations in today's global economy. CA supports a wide range of organizations dedicated to children's welfare including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is a private, non-profit organization established in the United States in 1984 under United States government mandate. , Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Smile Train. In addition, CA matches 200 percent of employee donations to charities of their choice. CA is also sponsoring toy, food, and clothing drives for the holiday season. Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CA), with headquarters in Islandia, N.Y., is the world leader in mission- critical business software. The company develops, licenses and supports more than 500 integrated products that include enterprise computing and information management, application development, manufacturing and financial applications. CA has over 11,000 people in 160 offices in 43 countries and had revenue of $4.7 billion in fiscal year 1998. CA can be reached by visiting www.cai.com, emailing info@cai.com, or calling 1-516-342-5224. The Suffolk County Department of Social Services provides public assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, emergency housing, child and adult protective services In the United States, Adult Protective Services (APS) are social services provided to abused, neglected, or exploited older and/or disabled adults. APS is typically administered by local or state health, aging, or regulatory departments and includes a multi-disciplinary , preventive services, child support enforcement, emergency services emergency services Emergency care '…services …necessary to prevent death or serious impairment of health and, because of the danger to life or health, require the use of the most accessible hospital available and equipped to furnish those services' and numerous other programs for eligible individuals and families. The Department serves over 300,000 Suffolk County residents each year. FAO Schwarz, the nation's premier specialty toy retailer, continues its tradition of providing unique and trend-setting merchandise to toy enthusiasts from around the world. Founded in 1862 by Frederick August Otto Schwarz Frederick August Otto Schwarz (October 18, 1836 – May 17, 1911) was a toy retailer who started FAO Schwarz. [1] He was born in 1836 at Herford, Westphalia, Germany, and emigrated in 1856 with his three brothers: Henry, Richard, and Gustav. , the company currently operates 40 stores nationwide including flagship stores in Chicago, Las Vegas, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Orlando and San Francisco. FAO also produces The Ultimate Toy Catalogue, a direct mail catalogue that is distributed to more than 6 million consumers annually. For more information about FAO Schwarz visit the website at www.fao.com. All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ATTENTION ASSIGNMENT DESKS: Editors and photographers interested in attending this event should contact Elissa LiVecchi, (516) 342- 2496 or livel01@cai.com. |
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