StarOffice software is affordable , easy to use, and based on open
standards.5 billion and worked
in more than 100 developing countries , bringing finance and/or technical
expertise toward helping them reduce poverty. in the United States and other countries. Each
day, 240 children attend the Day Home while their parents work, attend
accredited schools or attend skills training programs.

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and SANTA CLARA, Calif. LANKA's program
provides educational opportunities, which increases access to software,
computers and the Internet for students in rural and undeveloped urban areas.
A singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer"(TM) -- guides Sun in
the development of technologies that power the world's most important markets. Sun can be
found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at sun. "ChevronTexaco's generous grant
underscores its commitment to this community and to addressing the challenges
faced by adult learners.

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Its familiar interface enables quick productivity and
results for the business user, and elegant output for the consumer.com.

About Gifts In Kind International
Gifts In Kind International is the world's leading charity in product
philanthropy and the 3rd largest charity in the United States ., +1-408-884-4980, or
melissa.

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Gifts
In Kind International operates at less than 1 percent of the fair market value
of products donated, making it one of the most cost-efficient charities in the
world.

CONTACT: Melissa Pereira of Sun Microsystems Inc. Corrigan, president of Saint
Vincent's Day Home Board of Directors. Its long history of
nurturing children and sustaining families has made it one of the most
respected child development centers in the country.

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"This donation and partnering is a wonderful example of a socially and
environmentally responsible company helping to reduce the impact of poverty in
our global communities," said Barry Anderson, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Gifts In Kind International.

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Its
familiar interface will enable nonprofit and NGO recipients to improve their
efficiency and productivity, allowing more of their charitable resources to be
devoted to delivering critical community services.

NOTE: Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, StarOffice, Solaris, and
The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc."
Since first opening its doors in 1911, Saint Vincent's Day Home has
welcomed more than 30,000 children and their families .

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Saint Vincent's Day Home primarily serves single-parent families.

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"Through this program, Saint Vincent's Day Home and ChevronTexaco are
making a big difference for more than 200 Oakland families," stated Oakland
Mayor Jerry Brown.

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StarOffice is the world's leading office productivity software suite on
the Solaris(TM) Operating System (OS) and Linux, and the leading alternative
office suite on Windows. "As we bring new products and
technologies to market, Sun will continue to share its latest innovations with
the education community.

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Through this program Sun Microsystems will assist
nonprofits/NGOs with programs in the areas of education (K-12), job training,
opportunities for youth, maternal and child health, adult literacy/mentoring,
and other critical social community services.
"The StarOffice software donation is a part of Sun's overall philanthropy
program and Sun is dedicated to the success and advancement of education and
technology around the world ," said Kim Jones, vice president of Global
Education and Research for Sun Microsystems.

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It offers word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, and
database capabilities.com, for Gifts in Kind International.

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,
Sun Microsystems and Gifts In Kind International, the world's leading charity
in the field of product philanthropy, announced today a new global donation
program, to provide StarOffice(TM) suite to eligible nonprofit and
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the US and countries around the
world.

About The World Bank Group
The World Bank Group's mission is to fight poverty and improve the living
standards of people in the developing world. Its network of
450-plus affiliates provides nonprofits access to millions of dollars annually
in product and service donations, including nearly $820 million in 2004. "The blend of Saint Vincent's Day Home's innovative thinking along
with ChevronTexaco's financial commitment creates a much-needed recipe for
economic independence."
"Education programs directed at both children and parents help to play a
critical role in revitalizing economically disadvantaged communities," said
Sola Omole , special adviser for Community Engagement at ChevronTexaco."
Bridging the Divides targets 200 families and will bring together
technology, teachers and adult students to:

-- develop and test models for virtual learning;
-- identify individual interests and potential for obtaining jobs or
advancement;
-- coordinate project activities and develop best practices for adult
education;
-- increase family self-sustainability through vocational training .

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It is a development Bank that
provides loans, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge sharing
services to low and middle income countries to reduce poverty.

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Sun Microsystems' Donation of StarOffice(TM) Suite To Be Distributed Through Gifts In Kind International

The StarOffice suite will be used to
enhance and expand local education/job training programs and offers new ways
to improve local community services.

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"Our mission is to provide for physical and economic needs of people
living at the lowest economic level through personal and empowering
partnerships and projects," said Michael Rutter, Director of Operations,
Bright Hope International in Zambia.

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The Bank
promotes growth to create jobs and to empower poor people to take advantage of
these opportunities.pereira@sun.
"Bridging the Divides gives West Oakland parents a chance to secure better
futures for themselves and their children.

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Through its network of 450 Gifts In Kind programs , Gifts In Kind
International will distribute donated StarOffice software to qualified NGOs
and nonprofits in developing and other countries in which significant need
exists for technology. In 2003 the World Bank provided $18.

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"Our program in Sri Lanka, which includes schools and village learning
centers serving approximately 18,000 students and 1,000 adults will benefit
from the donation of the computers and StarOffice 7 software," reported
Davavanda Weerakkody, Treasurer, LANKA Academic Network.

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Nonprofit Organizations Worldwide to Benefit

ALEXANDRIA , Va. "Hundreds of nonprofits and NGOs will
benefit from the Sun Microsystems donation enabling them to provide more
efficient services and programs to those who are most in need. The Day Home provides
families with parental-skills training, economic assistance and job-skills
counseling, as well as access to healthcare, housing and immigration services.

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About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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ChevronTexaco Donates $200 000 to Saint Vincent's Day Home Family-Literacy Program in West Oakland

, To improve literacy
among hundreds of Oakland families, Saint Vincent's Day Home today announced
that ChevronTexaco is contributing $200,000 to its Bridging the Divides
project, which provides early childhood education , adult literacy, adult basic
education and skills training.

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The eligibility requirement for nonprofits is a current 501(c)(3) status
or the equivalent status in the country in which the recipient organization is
located.com; or Suzanne Dawson of LAK PR, +1-212-329-1420, or
sdawson@lakpr.

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The software will impact individuals as well as
organizations contributing to a brighter future for all of those it reaches.
Sun's philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is at the
forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age.
"Kids read when their parents read and perform better in school when their
parents are better educated and more highly skilled , particularly in
underserved communities like West Oakland," said California State Senator Don
Perata . "Bridging the Divides will boost Oakland's economic
revitalization by making parents job-ready and instill a sense of hope and
pride in our youth.

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The StarOffice Suite will be teamed with The World Bank Group's global
computer donation program to benefit NGOs in countries including Zambia ,
Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka. Senator Perata and Mayor Brown Applaud Efforts to Provide Early Childhood
Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Basic Education and Skills Training to
Hundreds of Families

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"Equipping computers with StarOffice software will help support primary
and secondary schools in the remote part of Kyrgyzstan in which we actively
support communities through a portfolio of development activities," reports
James Lanning, Director of Acquisitions, Adventist Development and Relief
Agency International.
"Many of our children have parents or extended family members who strive
to improve their literacy ," said Carol A.

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