* * * Any Brand of PC Accepted * * *
BETHESDA, Md., and SAN DIEGO, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting tomorrow,
consumers will have an opportunity to upgrade their computer while also
contributing to their community. Gateway Country stores will give a
$100 discount off a new PC to anyone who donates a functioning, 386-class or
better computer -- of any brand -- to Goodwill.
"Through this program, Gateway is helping us provide easy access to
technology for individuals with little access," said Fred Grandy, President
and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. "Every day, Goodwill drives
'information have-nots' to the information superhighway, and helps them cross
the digital divide."
Consumers can donate any manufacturer's 386-class or better computer in
working condition to their local Goodwill donation center. Their donation
receipt is redeemable at Gateway Country stores for a $100 discount off any
system from Gateway's consumer line. The discount applies to PCs only.
"Technology has changed the way we live, learn, work and play," said Cliff
Holtz, senior vice president of Gateway's Consumer division. "This unique
program will give people two very good reasons to upgrade their system -- an
opportunity to help people plus the chance to get a significant discount on a
new Gateway system."
Donated computers will be used in Goodwill's job training and computer
centers. Computers that are not incorporated in Goodwill programs will be
sold in Goodwill retail stores or recycled at Goodwill computer recycling
centers. The agency channels 84% of its revenues directly into its programs.
Goodwill agencies in many cities provide free computer access to their
communities, allowing children, adults and seniors to plug into educational,
employment and support services outside their communities. At Goodwill
computer centers, individuals of all ages can conduct online job searches,
write resumes and letters, or simply surf the Internet. Recently, the U.S.
Department of Education awarded a $750,000 grant to Goodwill to expand an
existing community technology center in Astoria, N.Y. and replicate its
success in Rockford, Ill.
Gateway Country operates more than 260 stores nationwide. A complete
listing of Gateway Country locations can be found at
http://www.gateway.com/about/country/storelocator.shtml. Goodwill locations can be
found at http://www.goodwill.org.
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW), a Fortune 250 company founded in 1985, focuses on
building lifelong relationships with consumers and businesses through complete
technology personalization. Gateway ranked number one in U.S. consumer PC
revenue in 1999(1) and was rated among the top ten best corporate reputations
in America according to a survey conducted in August of 1999 by Harris
Interactive and the Reputation Institute and published in The Wall Street
Journal. Gateway employees worldwide provide clients with services and
built-to-order computers that consistently win top awards from leading
industry publications. Gateway had total global revenue of $8.65 billion in
1999 and shipped 4.68 million systems. For more information, visit our Web
site at http://www.gateway.com
(1) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics.
About Goodwill
Goodwill Industries International is a network of 181 local, autonomous
member organizations in the United States and Canada, and 45 international
associate members in 34 countries. Each organization serves people with
disabilities and other needs by providing job training and employment
programs, as well as job placement opportunities and post-employment support.
Through its services, the network helps people overcome barriers to employment
and become independent, tax-paying members of their communities. In 1999,
Goodwill Industries International served over 373,000 individuals and reported
$1.65 (b) billion in revenue.
SOURCE Gateway
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
http://www.goodwill.org
CONTACT:
Christine Nyirjesy Bragale, Media Relations
Manager of Goodwill Industries International, 301-530-6500, ext.
4325, cbragale@goodwill.org; or Greg Lund, Manager of Consumer
Initiatives of Gateway, 858-799-2512, greg.lund@gateway.com
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