BCUW and IBM team up to help our community

By Hiep Nguyen

Each year IBM and the Brown County United Way team up to distribute much needed computer equipment to agencies in Brown County. This technology grant is aimed at strengthening non-profit programs that support and maintain youth education and development, community and family services, support for the disabled/disadvantaged, adult programming and/or youth development initiatives.

IBM recognizes the significant impact that charities have on the people they serve and is committed to improving lives by helping agencies realize their full potential through the use of technology. Working in collaboration with the Brown County United Way, children, families, and individuals are able to work with equipment that they might not have access to otherwise. By improving the lives of Brown County residents through the donation and support of up-to-date computer equipment, IBM is focused on preparing the next generation of leaders and workers in our community.

Over the last ten years, IBM has been one of the largest corporate contributors of cash, equipment and people to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions.
In addition to the annual technology grant that is distributed in conjunction with the Brown County United Way, IBM has generously supported community agencies and programs through their direct donations to the following recipients:

2006:  Six Thinkpad laptop computers, and math & science instruction software, to support a new science lab at Holy Family School.

2005:  Four desktop computers to equip and modernize a personal computer lab for the Girl Scouts. In addition, donated office furniture and fixtures to the YMCA, Encompass Childcare, and Holy Family School.

2004:  Four desktop computers for the Green Bay Children's Museum.

2003:  Ten desktop computers, a high speed printer, furniture for the Read 180 Program at Pulaski Middle School.

2002:  Eight desktop computers, a high speed printer for the downtown Greater Green Bay YMCA to support an after school computer lab.

2006 IBM Technology Grant Committee:

Robert J. Warpinski, Jr. Server Group Sales Manager & Location Manager IBM – Green Bay

Cindy L. Knudson Sales Relationship Rep IBM – Green Bay

Hiep Nguyen Community Impact Manager Brown County United Way

Past Recipients :

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Wisconsin

Howe Neighborhood Family Resource Center

Pulaski Area Child Care Center

Cerebral Palsy Center

The Salvation Army

Ashwaubenon Historical Society

United Amerindian Center

St. Vincent de Paul

Legal Services

Literacy Council of Brown County

Green Bay Boys and Girls Choir

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