UScellular Donates $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America
May 05 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Wireless Carrier’s Grant Focuses on Education
and Inspiring Interest in STEM-centered Careers
For the sixth consecutive year, UScellular has announced a $1
million investment in Boys & Girls Clubs of America to provide
educational opportunities and experiences to local youth.
UScellular’s investment supports K-12 Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and academic enrichment programs
in 20 Boys & Girls Clubs across UScellular’s service areas.
In 2020, UScellular’s $1 million donation to Boys & Girls
Clubs of America impacted more than 300,000 kids and teens. This
continued emphasis on STEM learning and experience is designed to
prepare students of today for careers of tomorrow, inspiring
children to explore STEM careers and opportunities for their
future.
“As America’s locally grown wireless carrier, supporting local
educational initiatives like the Boys & Girls Clubs’ STEM
programming is in UScellular’s DNA,” said Deirdre Drake, UScellular
executive vice president and chief people officer. “It is our goal
that through new learning opportunities, Club members will dream
big and apply what they learn towards their future careers.”
“We are thrilled to work with UScelluar once again to support
STEM education for kids across the country,” said Jim Clark,
president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “Now more
than ever, kids need caring mentors and safe places where they can
learn, grow and have fun. Through UScellular’s support, even more
youth will experience new opportunities through impact-driven
programming that will inspire and empower them to achieve great
futures.”
UScellular associates didn’t let a pandemic stop them from
donating their resources in 2020. The company’s associates took
part in a variety of virtual volunteer activities, participating in
more than 2,000 volunteer experiences to give back throughout the
year. They also donated $250,000 to more than 500 organizations,
which was then doubled by UScellular through its donation matching
program.
UScellular has a longstanding commitment to supporting its local
communities through donations and volunteerism. Since 2009, the
company has donated more than $20.7 million along with countless
experiences and technology items to nonprofit organizations across
the country. For more information about UScellular’s corporate
social responsibility initiatives, please go to
https://www.uscellular.com/get-to-know-us/community-outreach.
About UScellular
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier
in the United States, providing national network coverage and
industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer
experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger
network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of
communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the
competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of
government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of
its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news,
promos and videos, connect with UScellular on
Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and
YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has
provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs
offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact
youth development programs on a daily basis during critical
non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes
academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy
lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve 4.6 million young people
through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located
in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the
country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth
Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National
headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys &
Girls Clubs of America on Facebook or Twitter.
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Anthony Garcia Anthony.Garcia@uscellular.com (773)399-4871
Sara Leutzinger sleutzinger@bgca.org (404)487-5624
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