PAHOA, Big Island, Hawaii, May 12,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is donating $35,000 to a local organization that is helping
Big Island residents who have been impacted by the recent Kīlauea
volcano eruptions. AT&T is also launching a text-to-donate
campaign specific to this natural disaster. Both efforts will
benefit the Hawai'i Community Foundation (HCF), a local
organization that works directly with affected communities during
times of natural disasters and other crises. The HCF will work
directly with local organizations helping to bring relief to
communities affected by the volcano eruption. The funds will help
meet critical needs following this disaster, including assistance
to residents who have been displaced from their homes.
"We want to express our kokua to the Big Island community," said
Bob Bass, President of AT&T
Hawai'i. "Going through something like this is devastating, so our
AT&T 'ohana wanted to do what we can to help out. The
$35,000 donation and the money raised
will go directly to help folks who have been impacted by the
volcano eruptions."
AT&T customers who want to help those impacted by the
Kīlauea volcano eruptions can donate $10** to the Hawai'i Community Foundation via our
text-to-donate campaign, by texting "VOLCANO" to 50555. The Hawai'i
Community Foundation said 100% of the money donated will go to help
the victims of the volcano.
To help impacted customers, AT&T is automatically providing
free outgoing international long distance calls and texts if their
account has a Hawai'i billing zip code of 96778.
- Started May 9 and ends at
11:59 p.m. HST on Friday, May 18
- Applies to wireless, AT&T
PREPAIDSM (excludes Cricket), and AT&T Wireless
Home Phone devices (including those on AT&T Signature Program
or CRU accounts)
"We want to make sure that our customers in the affected areas
get the help they need," said Morgan
Collins, Vice President and General Manager of AT&T
Mobility & Entertainment in Hawai'i. "That's why we have taken
these steps so they can focus on their recovery and stay in touch
with family and friends near and far."
Staying connected during emergency events is critically
important. AT&T continues to monitor its network and is
prepared to respond with a fleet of recovery equipment to restore
service if necessary.
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**Donations will appear on customers' wireless bill, or be
deducted from their prepaid balance. All purchases must be
authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have
parental permission to participate. Message and Data Rates May
Apply. Text STOP to 90999 to STOP. Text HELP to 90999 for HELP.
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