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COMPUTER ASSOCIATES GRANT BOOSTS TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN

Grant Outfits Computer Lab at Overtown Youth Center Through South Florida Technology Alliance 2005 “Good Will Alliance” Program

/noticias.info/ ISLANDIA, N.Y., and MIAMI, FLA., August 26, 2005 – Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: CA) and the South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) today announced that CA has awarded Overtown Youth Center (OYC) a $15,000 CA Community Grant. OYC, a non-profit program serving at-risk children and adolescents from Miami, was selected through its partnership with Alonzo Mourning Charities (AMC), a beneficiary of the SFTA 2005 “Good Will Alliance” program that raises corporate support for community causes.
OYC is located in the heart of Miami's inner city and provides a safe environment for children and families with in-school, after-school, weekend and summer programs. The center empowers children through academic and recreational enrichment and follows them from a young age through their high school graduation. CA's donation will be used to equip a lab with computers, network and Internet access, educational software and printers in support of OYC's Grow IT 2005 project. The project's mission is to increase technology access for young people as a means to enhance their education.

“We are excited about the partnership with Computer Associates and SFTA, and believe that a state-of-the-art computer center will bridge the digital divide in our community,” said Carla Penn, executive director of Overtown Youth Center. “We look forward to unveiling our 'new and improved' computer center.”

"At CA, we believe in building strong communities where all children have access to educational opportunities that will help them reach their maximum potential," said Robert McCarthy, vice president and regional manager for Computer Associates in Florida and in the Caribbean. "As one of the world's largest management software companies, we are keenly aware that access to technology is critical to the success of today's young people. We are proud to support Overtown Youth Center's Grow IT 2005 project and the organization's mission, and we thank the South Florida Technology Alliance for facilitating this partnership.”

The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA), a non-profit business forum that fosters the growth of IT hardware, software and services, is helping to affirm that the technology industry in South Florida is a good partner in the community.

"The leaders of SFTA's member companies are eager to support worthy causes through donations of funds, hardware, software and technical support," said Joel Ledlow, SFTA president and CEO of Acarra. “We are pleased to help connect these businesses to charitable organizations in need of technology.”

About the Overtown Youth Center

The mission of the Overtown Youth Center (OYC) is to inspire and empower youth and families by fostering hope through enrichment services. The Center co-locates academic and recreational activities in a safe environment, working with children, families, and schools from grade 2 to graduation. OYC offers in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs that include academic enhancement, physical fitness, health care and nutrition, creative arts, prevention, character-building, and family-oriented activities, including parent orientation.

About Alonzo Mourning Charities

Since 1997, NBA player and Miami Heat star, Alonzo Mourning, and AMC, the organization that bears his name, have provided much needed support to numerous community organizations and programs including the Boys and Girls Clubs, Children's Home Society, 100 Black Men of South Florida and the Overtown Youth Center.

About The South Florida Technology Alliance

The South Florida Technology Alliance is a non-profit business forum that fosters the growth of IT hardware, software and services firms in the region. The group seeks to maximize the success of those who own, operate and support technology companies by offering education, networking and business development opportunities. SFTA members are an ideal resource of information for expert industry analysis and quotes. For more information contact Marli Lutz at 954-938-4763 or visit www.southfloridatech.org.

About CA

Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA), one of the world's largest management software companies, delivers software and services across operations, security, storage, life cycle and service management to optimize the performance, reliability and efficiency of enterprise IT environments. 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. notas_de_prensa_archivo