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Macy’s Gives Funds to Boys & Girls Club of West Valley

The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley has received a $21,525 donation through Macy’s Department Stores’ Thanks for Sharing Campaign. The funds were distributed through Macy’s Northridge, Topanga and Promenade locations. “These funds will allow us to continue to serve the needs of underprivileged youth in the West Valley,” said Gary Thomas, chairman of the board of the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley. “We are very grateful to the members of the Macy’s organization for their generosity and spirit of benevolence.” Macy’s has contributed to the club for five years, Thomas said. Nationwide, Macy’s customers and employees raised more than $10 million for the American Heart Association, America’s Second Harvest, The United Way and the Boys & Girls Clubs. There are more than 1,500 members of the West Valley club and approximately 100 youngsters visit the facility each day. Firm Helps in Rebuilding Key Information Systems and Habitat for Humanity recently teamed up on a project to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The project focused on demolishing and rebuilding homes in the Musician Village section of New Orleans. Key also donated $1,000 to the New Orleans Relief Fund of Habitat for Humanity. Key specializes in corporate technology infrastructure. It also is an IBM Premier Business Partner. “As a very successful company, we believe that it is imperative that we give back to the community. It was very gratifying to be part of this special opportunity coordinated by IBM to assist the people of New Orleans in recovering and rebuilding their homes,” said Lief Morin, president of Key Information Systems. Hospital Gives to Organizations Northridge Hospital recently gave more than $110,000 to various local organizations in the community. Some of the non-profit organizations that are benefiting from these donations are Valley Trauma Center, weSpark, and Access to Care Collaborative. “This year, special consideration was given to programs focusing on childhood obesity, preventive or access to care, and those that collaboratively work to maximize their impact of grant monies each year,” said President of Northridge Hospital Michael Wall. Principal for a Day Business and community leaders recently went back to school for an annual Principal for a Day program. The event was sponsored by Merrill Lynch and had more than 150 local corporate executives participating. It is designed to bring civic involvement in local public education. Santee Education Complex, Monroe High School, and 112th St. Elementary School all participated in the program. Natrol Donates to Troops Natrol has donated 700 servings of Natrol High Effervescent to U.S. soldiers based in Baghdad, Iraq. One U.S. soldier emailed Natrol and described how the energy tablet is perfect for their purposes. The tablets can be carried individually in their pocket; they can get a quick energy boost from dropping the tablet in a water bottle, and then drink and go. “We are thrilled to know that Natrol High Effervescent helps boost U.S. soldiers’ energy in Iraq. Natrol is happy that this donation can help the troops overseas,” said Natrol President/CEO Wayne M. Bos. The company is headquartered in Chatsworth and was established in 1980. It has over 50 product categories with more than 200 products. Gas Company Gives to CSUN Southern California Gas Co. recently presented a $2.2 million check to California State University Northridge for the installation of the single largest fuel-cell power plant at any university campus in the world. Cal State Northridge qualified for the award by participating in the Self Generation Incentive Program. The program provides financial incentives to government and businesses for generating their own electricity on-site. The 1-megawatt plant was purchased last year. The fuel cell generates enough electricity to power 800 homes. The $5.8 million complete project will benefit from environmentally friendly technology, a reliable source of electricity, and an annual reduction in total energy costs. Adopt-A-Classroom Recently, Matadors Community Credit Union’s Vice President of Marketing Marnie Nemcoff visited fourth graders at Rosa Parks Learning Center in North Hills. The visit was part of the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce’s new Adopt-a-Classroom program. Nemcoff also donated $500 to the classroom on behalf of the credit union for much-needed supplies for the school. “The donation will have a huge impact on the students’ learning,” said teacher Lindsay Adelstein. The students learned about savings accounts, the difference between credit unions and banks, and how to spend and save their money responsibly. Each student also was given their very first piggy bank with four quarters to start them with their savings plan. “Teaching kids financial literacy at a young age is so important. I want them to have that financial knowledge as they get older and get into college, so they can avoid the credit card trap and maintain good credit,” said Nemcoff. Compiled by Anne Littlepage Hospital to Honor Charities On Tuesday March 13, Encino-Tarzana Hospital Charitable Foundation will be holding a 2006 Tree of Life Gala. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in the lobby of Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center, Tarzana campus. The foundation will be honoring ten organizations that collected $60,000 to support some local charities. President of the Encino-Tarzana Charitable Foundation, Sandy Goldman and CEO of Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center, Dale Surowitz will be speaking at the ceremony. The hospital is located at 18321 Clark St. in Tarzana. IKEA Donates to School IKEA has donated more than $10,000 worth of cookware to Luther Burbank Middle School in Burbank. The school had lacked a culinary facility for at least a decade. IKEA and the middle school have had a partnership over the years with IKEA representatives often attending the school’s award ceremonies. They have also donated various prizes from their store and awarded students for good deeds and strong academic performances. The school gave IKEA representatives and Community Federal Credit Union of Burbank plaques during the dedication ceremony of the new culinary arts room. The credit union made a cash donation of $1,000 to the school. “The donation will be most likely be used for the class’ miscellaneous needs,” said culinary arts teacher Lisa Rawley. Pledge to Library Flynn Road Business Park has pledged $10,000 to the New Camarillo Library. The business park was developed by TOLD Corporation and combines office and industrial condominiums for small business ownership with ecologically aware construction. TOLD Corporation is a Camarillo-based real estate development and investment company and was founded in 1959. The corporation has been located in Ventura County since 1972.

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