GameStop Corp. Launches Community Service Grant Program; Youth Volunteerism Promoted to Create Positive Change in Communities
April 19 2006 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)(NYSE:GME.B), the world's largest video
game retailer and Do Something, the national youth action champion,
today announced an innovative grant program to engage young members
of the community in programs of service and leadership. The grants
provide individuals under the age of 25 with the opportunity to
create community service projects based on local needs and issues.
"Our partnership is a unique effort to advance volunteerism and
actively support the often unique perspectives that young people
can bring to addressing issues in their own community," indicated
R. Richard Fontaine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
GameStop Corp. The grants of $500 each will be competitively
awarded to legal residents of the United States and Canada. To
learn more about the program visit www.DoSomething.org or
www.GameStop.com. "Young people possess the energy, creativity and
motivation to rock the world. The grants from GameStop will help
them do it!" says Nancy Lublin, CEO of Do Something, Inc.
GameStop's alliance with Do Something is the newest component of
the company's nationwide commitment of promoting community
engagement, leadership and achievement among young people. About
GameStop Corp. Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp.
(NYSE:GME)(NYSE:GME.B) is the world's largest video game and
entertainment software retailer. The company operates 4,490 retail
stores across the United States and in fourteen countries
worldwide. The company also owns two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com
and EBgames.com, and Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading video and
computer game publication. GameStop Corp. sells the most popular
new software, hardware and game accessories for the PC and next
generation video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft.
In addition, the company sells computer and video game magazines
and strategy guides, action figures, and other related merchandise.
General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the
company's corporate website:
http://www.gamestop.com/investor-relations/. About Do Something! Do
Something is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) that inspires, supports
and celebrates young people changing our world. When kids are
active citizens, they develop lifelong leadership skills and
character. General information on Do Something can be obtained at
the company's website: http://www.dosomething.org.
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