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In 1999 World Wide Technology spun off its telecommunications division to form. These integrated solutions have greatly enhanced WWT's overall market position and long term viability. In 1993, WWT concentrated its focus on the implementation of enterprise wide imaging, conversion services, and telecommunication networks. In 1990, Steward founded World Wide Technology, a leading systems integrator that provides technology products, services and supply chain solutions to customers around the globe. He owned Transportation Business Specialists and Transport Administrative Services in the years leading up to founding World Wide Technology. Business careerĪfter graduating from college, Steward worked at Wagner Electric as a production manager (1974–1975), a sales representative at Missouri Pacific Railroad Company(1975–1979), and a senior account executive at Federal Express (1979–1984), where he was recognized as salesman of the year and inducted into the company's hall of fame in 1981. degree in business from Central Missouri State University in 1973. "The adversities I encountered during my youth served as my training ground for hard times I eventually faced as a struggling entrepreneur." I am not one to back down when it comes to taking a stand for what I believe." Steward found a purpose for the hardship he encountered in his early years-it strengthened his character and taught him perseverance. "These experiences had a profound effect on the man I am today.
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"I vividly remember segregation-separate schools, sitting in the balcony at the movie theater, being barred from the public swimming pool," notes Steward, who was among a small group of African-American high-school students who integrated the public swimming pool in Clinton in 1967. As a child growing up in Clinton, Missouri, Steward faced poverty and discrimination. To learn more and to give securely online, visit was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Dorothy, a homemaker, and Harold Steward, a mechanic. Louis office of United Way.įoundation Director of Development, Myles Hinkel, is encouraging more congregations and individuals to help “Meet the Match.” “Every dollar is doubled and has a positive ripple effect for pastors and congregations,” states Hinkel. The World Wide Technology Foundation has a mission of “Supporting Our Community Around The Globe”, and the Steward Family Foundation is engaged in many charitable efforts in partnership with the St. Now one of the largest private corporations in the country, it has been ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the top 100 places to work for the last five years running. “The Steward gift puts us much closer to meeting the matching challenge by our deadline,” states foundation executive David Atkins, “and will help ensure the sustainability of the C2FM program for years to come.”ĭavid Steward founded World Wide Technology in 1990 in St. Those dollars can only be used, however, when matched by local donations.
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One half of the grant is earmarked for direct aid to clergy and clergy families to assist with financial challenges ranging from student debt to housing, from scholarships to medical emergencies. In 2015, the Foundation received a $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to develop the C2FM program. This gift will bring vital resources to support this ongoing priority.” “We are so grateful for the generosity of both the Steward Family Foundation and the World Wide Technology Foundation. “As disciples, we share in a covenant to lift up and sustain those who answer the call to ministry,” said Bishop Farr. Philanthropists and devoted Methodists David and Thelma Steward were introduced to the C2FM initiative by Missouri Annual Conference Bishop Bob Farr who has been a long-time advocate for pastoral leadership development. Missouri’s Pastors and Congregations move from financial stress to financial As part of the Lilly Endowment Inc.’s National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders, Missouri UM Foundation’s C2FM Initiative helps The Missouri United Methodist Foundation has received leadership gifts from the Steward Family Foundation and the World Wide Technology Foundation for the C2FM Initiative.