AT&T Supports Yountville's Pathway Home With Funding For Vets' PTSD Treatment

YOUNTVILLE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced an AT&T CARES contribution of $5,000 to The Pathway Home. The Pathway Home, Inc. provides comprehensive treatment for our nation's military personnel who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, assisting those impacted by post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other post-combat mental health challenges to successfully reintegrate into their families and the community at large.

With the funding received from AT&T, The Pathway Home will purchase tablet computers that can be used in the treatment of veterans living with PTS.

"A long standing mission of AT&T is to help connect members of our nation's military with their loved ones back home, and we see this contribution as a way to extend that mission even after they return," said Rhuenette Alums with AT&T External Affairs. "The Pathway Home does amazing work helping our veterans and their families in the transition back into civilian life. We're honored to support them and the veterans they serve."

The contribution is part of a special initiative that awards local funding based on the nominations of AT&T employee groups. The AT&T CARES Special Contribution Program, established in 2007, gives these groups, with a strong record of volunteerism, the ability to identify non-profits making a local impact. This year, through the nominations of AT&T Pioneer chapters, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and international regions, AT&T plans to provide $260,000 in contributions to 52 organizations.

The Pathway Home was selected by the AT&T Pioneers, Golden Bear Chapter. Employee volunteerism programs are part of the platform of initiatives provided by AT&T Community Engagement which offers employees the opportunity to help our communities thrive. By working together, we are carrying on AT&T's legacy of giving and service, making a positive impact – one person, one neighborhood at a time. For 100 years, AT&T employees have been donating their time and talents to support underserved populations and strengthen communities. In 2013, employees and retirees took time to enhance their communities with 5.3 million volunteer hours donated for a total value of $118 million dollars associated with volunteerism.

About Philanthropy at AT&T

AT&T Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its community initiatives, AT&T has a long history of investing in projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; or address community needs. In 2013, more than $130 million was contributed or directed through corporate-, employee-, social investment- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs.