Salomon Smith Barney Donates Funds to
UNCA's N.C. Center for Creative Retirement

UNC Asheville’s N.C. Center for Creative Retirement was the recent recipient of a $10,000 grant from Salomon Smith Barney as part of the company’s local contribution program. The grant was made to support the Center’s free, six-week computer literary program for underserved older adults.

"The generous funds from Salomon Smith Barney will allow us to continue our successful computer literacy program next year," said Denise Snodgrass, NCCCR assistant director and coordinator for the program. "Moreover, the grant is an endorsement of just how valuable reaching this special group of people is."

Asheville Branch Manager Daniel F. Scannell secured the grant through the Citigroup Foundation in New York, which is the philanthropic arm of Salomon Smith Barney’s corporate parent Citigroup Inc.

To date, four classes of the computer literacy course have been offered on campus through NCCCR. UNCA students serve as instructors, teaching participants basic computer skills and how to use e-mail and the Internet.

"The program is consistent with UNCA’s mission to be a multigenerational campus," said NCCCR Director Ron Manheimer. "We’re thrilled that UNCA students are sharing in the rich lives of older people while assisting them in learning new skills that will help them stay connected."

For more information about the NCCCR’s computer literacy program, call 828/251-6140.

Media Contacts:

• Denise Snodgrass, N.C. Center for Creative Retirement Assistant Director, 828/251-6188
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526