BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is
donating $100,000 to two
organizations to help restore Louisiana following the recent floods. The
contribution will be divided between the Baton Rouge Area
Foundation and DonorsChoose.org.
Baton Rouge Area Foundation will receive $50,000 towards its Louisiana Flood Relief Fund.
This supports aid to those in the Baton
Rouge region where needs are the greatest. DonorsChoose.org
will also receive a $50,000
contribution to help restore K-12 schools impacted by the
flooding.
"As partners in the growth and sustainability of our
communities, it is crucial that we extend a hand in anticipation of
the long road ahead in our recovery," said Sonia Perez, president of AT&T Louisiana.
"As Louisiana comes together, we applaud the Governor's leadership,
and today, we commit a total of $100,000 to support the ongoing efforts of the
Baton Rouge Area Foundation to assist Louisianans who have been
impacted by this historic flooding and to DonorsChoose.org as they
support the students and teachers in our area schools that were
impacted by the flooding."
AT&T wireless customers can text "RELIEF" to 80077 to donate
$10 to Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Louisiana Flood Relief Fund. This money will support those affected
and the most urgent local needs as the
community is restored. No text message fees apply. Your
$10 donation will appear on your
wireless bill or be deducted from your prepaid balance.
"We are grateful to all the people and businesses who have
donated to the Flood Relief Fund," said John G. Davies, president and CEO of the Baton
Rouge Area Foundation. "A flood of this size required an
extraordinary amount of resources, so we appreciate AT&T not
only donating $50,000 right away but
reaching out through its technology to millions of more people who
can easily provide additional relief to our people in Louisiana. On behalf of the victims, let me
thank you."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T
brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About The Baton Rouge Area Foundation
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation established the Louisiana Flood
Relief Fund earlier this year to help people after spring flooding
in North Louisiana. It was opened
with a $100,000 gift from the
Foundation's assets. The Foundation
began promoting the Fund again after South Louisiana was flooded last week. Since
then, the people have responded, sending thousands of donations
through an online platform. To learn more, visit BRAF.org.
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