Fiserv Gives Back: Volunteer Effort Exceeds Goal of 25,000 Hours, Supports Organizations in India and around the World
Brookfield, Wis., December 10, 2009 - Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), the leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that in recognition of its 25th year as a company, Fiserv employees have reached and in fact will far exceed the goal of donating 25,000 volunteer hours to hundreds of charitable organizations across the world during the company's anniversary year. Fiserv was formed in 1984, when Sunshine State Systems, Inc. in Tampa, Fla. and First Data Processing based in Milwaukee, Wis., combined to form the first national financial services technology provider. Fiserv has grown over the two and half decades into a Fortune 500 Company with nearly $5 billion in revenues. Currently there are more than 2,000 Fiserv associates operating out of India, from Pune and Noida.
The "Fiserv Gives Back: 25 for 25" community service program was launched in July to mark the 25th anniversary of the company and give its 20,000 employees an opportunity to volunteer together to multiply their positive impact in local communities. Fiserv employees volunteered to help hundreds of groups, including local schools, children's organizations, shelters, food pantries, community events, fundraisers for research into cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and various other worthy causes.
"Fiserv is proud of our associates in India and their commitment towards the local community, giving their time to worthy groups year round. It is heartening to see the variety of causes we are associated with - ranging from education for the underprivileged and disabled to environment conservation and protection, and so many other admirable causes. 'Fiserv Gives Back' is a way to recognize our employees' efforts and say thanks to each one of them for their commitment to the communities in which we live and work," explained Shirhari Gokhale, President, Fiserv India.
Fiserv used a database for employees to record hours supporting the organizations and efforts of their choice. Company associates have logged more than 27,000 hours since the summer and are continuing to donate every day. Highlights of Fiserv volunteers from India who contributed above and beyond the call of duty are included below.
Noida, India - Firoz Ansari and Harsh Makker organized a group of Fiserv employees to volunteer hundreds of hours at Saksham Daksh, a school for visually impaired children. Fiserv associates are involved in teaching and developing activities and resources at the school, including the production of Digital Talking Books. Associates have volunteered for various stages of book production, such as the identification and recording of content. Soon Saksham Daksh will roll out Fiserv created computer based training kits for the benefit of visually impaired children across the country.
Pune, India - Saurabh Gupta and Chhanda Patanaik along with a number of Fiserv associates joined hands with "Clean Earth Movement" an organization working for environmental protection and conservation. Fiserv employees planted trees at Baner Hill in Pune to create a green belt in the area. To date 5000 saplings have been planted in the area.
The 25 for 25 program will continue till March next year. The company has announced a new goal of 50,000 hours by March 31, 2010 to continue the 25th anniversary celebration.
About Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) is the 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. Ranked No. 1 on the FinTech 100 survey of top technology partners to the financial services industry, Fiserv celebrates its 25th year in 2009. For more information, visit www.fiserv.com.
For more information contact:
Media Relations:
Vikram Talwar
Director
Planning and Communications
Fiserv India
91-120-409-5315
vikram.talwar@fiserv.com
Additional Fiserv Contact:
Lori Stafford-Thomas
Assistant Vice President
Corporate Communications
Fiserv, Inc.
262-879-5130
lori.stafford@fiserv.com