Nonprofit Fund Raiser - Computer Repair for Kids Care

Event title: There’s No Place Like Home
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009
Place: East Austin YMCA, 5315 Ed Bluestein (Hwy 183), just north of Martin Luther King Blvd.
Time: 9am to 5pm
Website: www.giocosa.com/computerrepair

“There’s No Place Like Home” is an upcoming fundraising event in Austin, TX, benefiting the children of the Giocosa Foundation. Open to the public, the event will be held May 16, 2009 at the East Austin YMCA (5315 Ed Bluestein / Hwy. 183), from 9am to 5pm.

Anyone having computer (desktop or laptop) related issues is encouraged to bring their computer to the event, where technicians will troubleshoot and (whenever possible) fix the issue, perform tune-ups and routine maintenance functions, and check for viruses.

All services are free, but donations are highly encouraged and gladly accepted. 100% of funds raised will benefit directly the kids managed/sponsored by the Giocosa Foundation, a local, licensed non-profit organization specializing in foster child adoption, placement and case management.

About the repair service:

Repair sessions are performed on a first-come, first-served basis and are expected to last between 15 and 30 minutes. Appointments are not necessary. Please bring (if available) the original software and OS installation disks. Monitors, keyboards, power cords and mice will be available, so all you have to bring is the computer.

In addition, technicians will teach OS (Windows and Mac) tune-up and maintenance classes throughout the day. For a schedule of classes, please visit the website at www.giocosa.com/computerrepair.

About The Giocosa Foundation:

Established in 1988, The Giocosa Foundation is a licensed, nonprofit organization headquartered here in Austin, TX. Giocosa (Italian for “The place where happiness dwells”) specializes in foster child placement, adoption and case management.

All funds raised by this event will assist in placing foster children with families committed to stabilizing that child’s environment. Funds will also provide after-school and summer programs for foster children.

For more information, please contact The Giocosa Foundation at 512-306-9241 or visit their website at www.giocosa.com.