BROOKFIELD, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Fiserv,
Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services
technology solutions, announced today that Fiserv associates in
communities across the country, are delivering toys for the holidays and
giving back by volunteering and supporting organizations in their local
communities and around the world.
In the U.S., Fiserv is supporting the U.S.
Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive in 12 cities: Brookfield, Wis.,
Hickory, N.C., Hillsboro, Ore., Houston, King of Prussia, Pa., Lake
Mary, Fla., Lincoln, Neb., Norcross, Ga., Phoenix, Ariz., Sioux Falls,
S.D., South Bend, Ind. and Wallingford, Conn. The U.S. Marine Corps Toys
for Tots is a national, nonprofit program that collects new, unwrapped
toys and distributes these toys as Christmas gifts to underprivileged
children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
Similarly, Fiserv locations are continuing the tradition of delivering
toys via organizations they support locally. The Dallas office is
donating toys through Salvation
Army, Morris Plains, N.J. office is giving toys through Angel
Tree, the Pittsburgh office is providing toys through the Salvation
Army's Treasures
for Children, the Wallingford, Conn. and Norcross, Ga. offices are
also collecting toys for local, adopted families and the Lincoln, Neb.
office is also holding a toy drive for CEDARS
Home for Children.
Fiserv estimates its associates have delivered nearly 1,000 toys this
holiday season.
"With more than 19,000 associates in 200 locations around the world,
Fiserv has made it a priority to care globally and act locally this
holiday season," said Judy DeRango Wicks, vice president,
Communications, Fiserv. "Teamwork on programs like Toys for Tots enables
us to work together to bring joy to others as we take an active role in
our communities to make a personal and cumulative impact."
In addition to team projects, the company has donated to two
organizations, Feeding
America and CARE
International, as its holiday thank you in honor of its 16,000
financial services clients.
Fiserv core values are demonstrated by supporting the communities in
which its associates live and work, with a focus on youth service
organizations and providing assistance in the areas of health and
wellness, education and financial literacy. These contributions included
both monetary support and the organization of volunteer efforts. The
company has a volunteer network called "Fiserv Gives Back" in which more
than 7,500 hours have been logged to 121 different organizations in 2011.
One of the company's most successful collaborations this year was when
Fiserv and its associates came together this spring to donate more than
$300,000 to the American
Red Cross, which helped provide aide and assistance to the many
people affected by the natural disasters in Japan and the U.S. in 2011.
Over the course of three months, Fiserv associates generously gave more
than $150,000, which Fiserv matched, to help the communities in need.
Additional Resources:
About Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) is a leading global provider of information
management and electronic commerce systems for the financial services
industry, driving innovation that transforms experiences for financial
institutions and their customers. For six of the past eight years,
Fiserv ranked No. 1 on the FinTech 100, an annual international listing
of the top technology providers to the financial services industry. For
more information, visit www.fiserv.com.
About The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Toys for Tots, a 65 year national charitable program run by the U.S.
Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to economically
disadvantaged children during each Christmas holiday season. The toys,
books and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer
these children recognition, confidence and a positive memory for a
lifetime. It is such experiences that help children become responsible
citizens and caring members of their community. Last year the Marine
Corps fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams of 7.2 million less
fortunate children in over 700 communities nationwide. For more
information, visit www.toysfortots.org.
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Media Relations:
Amanda McCracken
Public Relations
Manager
Corporate Communications
Fiserv, Inc.
262-527-2184
amanda.mccracken@fiserv.com
or
Additional
Contact:
Karissa Bursch
Public Relations Specialist
Corporate
Communications
Fiserv, Inc.
678-375-4603
karissa.bursch@fiserv.com
Source: Fiserv, Inc.
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