Anne Marie Agnelli, a CA spokeswoman, said the donations are being made to help the non-profit group improve its IT infrastructure, which it hasn't been able to do on its own due to the costs involved. The work is already under way, Agnelli said.

In addition to antivirus and antispam software, CA will provide the BGCA locations with its Unicenter Desktop Management Suite, Unicenter Service Desk Plus, E-Trust Security Command Center, E-Trust Vulnerability Manager and its BrightStor Data Availability Suite, including recovery and backup management.

"This is really about improving the efficiency and security of the Boys Clubs & Girls Clubs," Agnelli said.

The local BGCA clubhouses offer programs on a daily basis for children 6-18 years old, according to the group.