Enron Unable to Meet Commitment to Technology For All
Uninterrupted Delivery of ELearning and Other Online Content

Houston, Texas - (February 8, 2002) - With the bankruptcy filing of Enron, Technology For All (TFA) recently received notice that Enron will be unable to meet its ongoing financial and other commitments to the organization. Enron had made a commitment to serve as national sponsor for Technology For All, which was organized to bring technology to underserved communities.

In a letter received from Cindy Olson, Executive Vice-President, Human Resources and Community Relations, TFA was informed "the company bankruptcy filing forces us to rescind previously committed donations. We recognize and regret the hardship that this causes your organization and your contributions to the community. After having been an active community participant for so many years, it is painful for all of us at Enron to be in this position. We are concerned about the void our situation creates in the community and are doing what we can to see it filled by other local corporations."

Enron's commitment to TFA involved cash, bandwidth and other in-kind donations. TFA President and Chief Executive Officer Will Reed noted "we are grateful to Enron for their generous donations in the past. While the loss of their donations will have a significant impact on our bottom line, we remain committed to our mission. Our staff and board are actively involved in a strategic planning effort that will help us continue our important work bring about meaningful and sustainable change in America's underserved communities through the tools of technology."

TFA's web infrastructure, hosted by FYI-Net, has provided uninterrupted service to affiliated community technology centers in spite of Enron's inability to continue its commitments that included bandwidth and other broadband services. Providers located outside of Enron's now dark broadband network host the eLearning offerings provided by TFA.

About Technology For All
Technology For All (TFA) is a national nonprofit initiative focused on bringing technology to underserved communities. Using a network model to bridge the digital divide, TFA is creating educational, economic and personal opportunities for America's underserved. Corporate sponsors include SmartForce, FYI-Net, Shell, and BP. Program partners include HUD's Neighborhood Network Initiative, the America Connects Consortium, the LINCT Coalition, local TFA initiatives and individual CTCs across the US. Local TFA initiatives or supportive CTC relationships exist in fifteen US cities. TFA offices are located at 109 North Post Oak Lane, Suite 425, Houston, Texas, 77024. Phone: 713.316.5764.
Web site: www.techforall.org

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