CMP Media's TECHXNY and National Cristina Foundation Partner to Build A Stronger New YorkNew Initiative Encourages Businesses to Donate Used Computers and Peripherals To NYC's Nonprofits and Public AgenciesPRNewswire TECHXNY and the National Cristina Foundation are challenging the business and computing industry to support an important NYC initiative for helping to build a stronger New York City. On the TECHNXY web site (www.technxy.com) as well as during the trade show and conference, September 16-18, 2003 at the Javits Center in New York, corporations are being asked to donate their used equipment to the National Cristina Foundation. The non-profit organization will direct these computer technology resources to New York based non- profits and public agencies that need them to increase their capacity to help people in need and lead more productive lives. "Now more than ever it is important for New Yorkers to band together and help one another. By partnering with NCF during TECHXNY, we are making the technology community aware of this important and worthwhile initiative to build a stronger New York. We have worked with NCF for many years and feel their mission is extremely important and worthwhile," said Christina Condos, show director of TECHXNY. In paying special tribute to the nonprofits and public agencies that make an important difference to the citizens of New York City, the National Cristina Foundation has chosen six partner organizations (that are part of the Foundation's nationwide grassroots partner network) to serve as representative of the programs that receive technology support through the Foundation. "We have selected organizations," said Dr. Yvette Marrin, President of the National Cristina Foundation, "that illustrate how technology plays an important role in training people to become employed, to support educational goals, and to empower their communities. During TECHXNY you will be able to talk to these inspiring groups and find out how you can help others like them gain the power of new life options through computer re-use." The New York city groups that will be at TECHXNY include: George Westinghouse High School, Hospital Schools Program, Charles B. Rangel Technology & Learning Center at the Armory, Henry Street Settlement, New Alternatives for Children, and The Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. For more information on Building a Stronger NYC in partnership with the National Cristina Foundation, visit: http://www.techxny.com/rebuild-nyc.cfm About the National Cristina Foundation The National Cristina Foundation (www.cristina.org) is a not for profit public charity that seeks donations of used computer technology from corporations and the public. Donations are directed (at no charge to donors or recipient organizations) to thousands of programs throughout the United States and globally that are involved in education, rehabilitation and job training. Millions of people with disabilities, at risk students and economically disadvantaged persons have benefited from the Foundation's re-use process since its founding in 1985. About TECHXNY TECHXNY, (http://www.techxny.com/) to be held September 16-18, 2003, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will feature conferences and boot camps on wireless security, networking, real time business, forensics, Linux, Windows 2003 Server, and technology for small business. PC EXPO, the exposition portion of TECHXNY, will showcase innovative computing solutions, technologies and products for large and small businesses. Products and services on display will include servers, desktops, PDAs, Web services products, database software, storage applications, networking, CRM, security, infrastructure management products and the latest in Linux. TECHXNY will also feature NETWORKS for Business and OutSourceWorld. About CMP Media LLC CMP Media LLC (http://www.cmp.com/) is a leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing. Contact: Annie Scully
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