Computers given to schools in post-Katrina rebuilding.This regular feature focuses on philanthropic activities by Valley-area companies and businesspeople. SADA Systems, Inc. of North Hollywood has made a donation of computers, printers and other equipment to assist with recovery efforts in Louisiana to mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. . In
conjunction with its partner, CompuTech for Humanity, the donated
systems will be delivered by the Friends and Helpers Foundation, a
California-based nonprofit working with Care Unlimited in Louisiana.
"We believe it is important to step to the aid of others in whatever way you can," said Tony Safoian, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SADA Systems, Inc., a six-year old privately held information technology consulting Information technology consulting (IT consulting or business and technology services) is a field that focuses on advising businesses on how best to use information technology to meet their business objectives. , outsourcing and development firm. CompuTech for Humanity is a Valley-based grassroots, charitable organization This article is about charitable organizations. For other uses of the word charity, see Charity. A charitable organization (also known as a charity) is an organization with charitable purposes only. dedicated to providing computer technology access to disabled persons and low-income families. The computers are provided to needy individuals, families and organizations free of charge. The goal of this collaborative effort is to assist 12 schools in the affected area. With the assistance of SADA Systems, CompuTech for Humanity and the Friends and Helpers Foundation, the schools closed by Hurricane Katrina will be one step closer to opening their doors. Automotive Tech Grant A grant of $344,000 has been awarded to the College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's office to develop and deliver an automotive technology Noun 1. automotive technology - the activity of designing and constructing automobiles automotive engineering engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry program. "The work of automotive technicians and mechanics has evolved from mechanical repair to a high technology job", said Audrey Green, dean of new programs and vocational training at College of the Canyons. The college feels the automotive technology program is badly needed due to a shortage of highly qualified automotive technicians. The college became eligible for the funding under an economic and workforce development program after demonstrating that it had matching funds Noun 1. matching funds - funds that will be supplied in an amount matching the funds available from other sources cash in hand, finances, funds, monetary resource, pecuniary resource - assets in the form of money available. The matching funds were provided through a collaboration with the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. Auto Dealers Association, the William S. Hart Union school district and College of the Canyons. Scholarship Awards North Hollywood-based OPI (Open Prepress Interface) An extension to PostScript that provides color separations. It was developed by Aldus Corporation, which was later acquired by Adobe. Nail Products Inc. has awarded $12,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors in support of OPI's educational program. In addition to the scholarships, nearly 70 computer systems were donated to the children of OPI employees as part of its computer and scholarship giveaway held on August 31. "OPI places a tremendous value on the importance of education and has made it one of the commitments of the Schaeffer Family Foundation" says George Schaeffer, president and CEO of OPI. The foundation is a philanthropic organization established by Schaeffer and his family. Congressman Howard Berman of the 28th District of California and Ruben Beltran of the consulado general de Mexico were special guests in attendance to offer their support of the education celebration. |
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