NJ SIM Foundation Internal Communications 2.19.08

SIM NJ Members,

The following is a recap of NJ SIM Foundation charitable donations over the past six months. These donations are part of the NJ SIM Foundation’s “giveback” program, which receives, administers and distributes funds for purposes that will positively impact the IT profession. NJ SIM Foundation funding includes monies for scholarships, educational programs, student initiatives and programs for the disadvantaged.

All were made possible through grants from SIM New Jersey including funds raised at SIM NJ’s 2008 Technology Exchange & Charity Golf Outing on October 6, 2008 at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course Members may submit NJ SIM Foundation donation requests to Joe DeSiena at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Donation to U.S. Urban Outsourcing Group
The Foundation donated funds to the U.S. Urban Outsourcing Group, a Workforce Outsource Services (WOS) affiliated organization based in Newark.

The donation supports WOS’ outsourced IT services and community development efforts. WOS hires, formally educates and trains low-income ethnic employees from local communities for the IT field.

“We are proud to have the opportunity to support The U.S. Urban Outsourcing Group,” said NJ SIM Foundation President Joe DeSiena. “We share WOS’ focus on developing young people in to the field of IT as these are tomorrow’s CIOs.”

“Getting over 120 CIOs to participate and share their insight is great, but the fact that we can give back to the community is what it is all about,” said golf tournament chairman, Bob DeCarlo.

Event co-chair, Chuck Schmidt, added, “It’s a win-win when SIM NJ has the means to provide a donation and communities gain access to IT practice.”

Donation of 11 Personal Computers to The Center for Great Expectations
The Foundation recently donated 11 personal computers to The Center for Great Expectations, an organization that offers medical treatment and housing for women in need.

“It is rewarding to know that the NJ SIM Foundation has an opportunity to assist organizations such as The Center for Great Expectations that are so focused on improving the lives of others,” said NJ SIM Foundation President Joe DeSiena. “We share that focus and are honored by the opportunity to help.”

Located in Somerville, The Center for Great Expectations provides housing and treatment for both adolescents and adult women who are pregnant and addicted to drugs and alcohol, and who want to carry their babies to term. The Somerset facilities offer a home to pregnant, homeless, abused and/or addicted adolescents and adult women.

“The NJ SIM Foundation’s advocacy on behalf of the women and children we serve at the Center is an amazing gift,” said the center’s President and CEO, Peg Wright. “Through this gift of computers we can afford our women an opportunity to learn a skill and break the cycle of poverty.”

Scholarship Awards for two New Jersey Students
Continuing with an ongoing commitment of SIM New Jersey, the Foundation presented scholarships to two students from New Jersey with exceptional academic credentials who are pursuing careers in Information Technology.

The recipients are NJIT student Erica Feldman and Stevens Institute of Technology student Michael Cloonan.

“It’s an honor to provide financial assistance to IT students and charitable organizations through our annual scholarship program,” said NJ SIM Foundation President Joe DeSiena.

Over the years, SIM New Jersey has provided more than $50,000 in scholarships to students at local universities including Keane University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Stevens Institute of Technology and NJIT.