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Dell benefits pair of nonprofits

September 21, 2006
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(High Point Enterprise (NC) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Sep. 21--Dell Inc.'s corporate giving will make a difference for a pair of nonprofit groups in the region.

The Dell Foundation on Tuesday announced its 2006-07 series of Connected Community grants to 25 organizations nationwide. In North Carolina, the Girl Scout Tarheel Triad Council Inc. and N.C. Zoological Society each will receive two-year, $50,000 grants. The Connected Community program focuses on helping underserved children with computer skills and access.



Dell reports that previous grants provided Internet access and computers for preschool and after-school programs and promoted Internet resources for children to do homework.

"I think it's a reflection on the company's values. They show their appreciation by reinvesting in the community," said Kathy Bull, education funding director for the zoo society.

The zoo society will use the grant for its Kids Connect! program. The society will partner with libraries, including the High Point Neal F. Austin Public Library, to provide children access to the Field Trip Earth Web site.

The interactive Web site uses technology to promote understanding of conservation. Children also will make a field trip to the zoo in Asheboro.

The Girl Scouts will use the money for a variety of technology programs for girls, including offering financial assistance to children in need, said Amanda Osborne, director of fund development. The donation from Dell also will allow the Girl Scouts to purchase computer equipment and other supplies, she said.

The Dell Foundation awards the grants in communities across the country where Dell has significant numbers of employees. Dell opened its Winston-Salem manufacturing facility a year ago.

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