Ed speaks about community service for Sony Electronics, Inc.
Since 1960, Sony’s U.S. operations and employees have committed their resources and time to charitable causes and community efforts. The company strengthened its philanthropic commitment in 1972 with the establishment of the Sony USA Foundation and a corporate program to supplements the day-to-day contributions of Sony’s businesses and employees.
Sony’s corporate philanthropy efforts in the United States are directed toward contributions to the communities where the company has a significant presence. The Community Affairs Department coordinates programs within Sony Electronics Inc. Sony is dedicated to serving our communities through the support of organizations in areas of education, health and welfare, minority affairs, civic efforts and arts and culture. Learn about Sonys philanthropic efforts at www.sony.com/philanthropy.
Good News recently did a show with Sony when they did a wonderful outreach for the AIDS organization Love Heals. Go to: http://www.goodnewsplanet.com/component/content/article/117581/117581 it is also at our You Tube site. www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast
Sony believes that photography and the Sony alpha NEX cameras are important tools to help advance Love Heals efforts in AIDS Education and prevention. No matter the category, Sony is making innovative ideas a reality. This encapsulates what we mean by: make.believe. What you imagine, we can make real. We imagine a world where AIDS doesnt exist, so were supporting Love Heals to help make that a reality. The NEX camera embodies Sonys make.believe spirit because consumers want better picture quality in a smaller form factor. These new cameras are the game-changers everyone has been waiting for and will revolutionize the consumer experience by offering outstanding DSLR picture quality with a totally pocketable size camera.
Edward P. Wallace, Jr. is the Vice President for Community Affairs and Sony USA Foundation. Ed manages corporate contributions and volunteer activities for Sony Electronics Inc. He serves on the board of directors and is a member of the executive committee of the Association of Corporate Contribution Professionals as Chairman (ACCP)a national trade organization for corporate contributions and community relations professionals.
Ed is in charge of grant making in the United States and Mexico. He oversees the matching program, scholarship programs, corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations for the Sony USA Foundation. He sits on several boards nationwide including; American Diabetes Association, Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County, San Diego Food Bank, After the Fires Committee/San Diego Foundation, Pro Kids, Japan/American Society of Tijuana and San Diego, Heroes and Cool Kids, Teach Our Children Foundation, Carl T. Osterlof Foundation and the Ramapo College Foundation.
Ed was raised in Englewood, New Jersey and graduated from Bergen Catholic High School and Saint Peters College with a B.S. in Accounting. He and his wife Nancy live in Murrieta, California with their sons, EJ and Kevan. Eds daughter Kelly is a 2nd grade teacher and Varsity Girls soccer coach in Albany, GA.
