AirTouch Cellular Donates More Than $150,000 to Charitable Organizations.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1998--Supporting local charities such as the Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2.5 years to 18 years old) with life-threatening medical conditions. , Children's Home children's home n → centro de acogida para niños children's home n → foyer m d'accueil (pour enfants) children's home n Society, and the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, is what AirTouch Cellular's community relations program That command function that evaluates public attitudes, identifies the mission of a military organization with the public interest, and executes a program of action to earn public understanding and acceptance. is all about. Launched in February of 1998, AirTouch Connections has donated more than $150,000 to support 240 charitable organizations throughout AirTouch's Western Region. "A big part of the energy and enthusiasm behind AirTouch Connections comes from our employees and their volunteer work," said Joe Dodson, vice president and general manager for AirTouch Cellular's Northwest Area. "AirTouch employees are so willing to give their time to support many worthy causes in the community," Dodson added, "AirTouch is please to reinforce those efforts with financial support to the organizations in which they are involved." The Employee Volunteers component of the program offers modest cash donations to eligible non-profit organizations for which employees actively volunteer. So far this year, 144 organizations have benefited from employee grants. The Community Partners component of AirTouch Connections provides opportunities for non-profit organizations to request donations of cash, auction items, event sponsorships, and in-kind donations such as surplus computers and office equipment. In 1998, AirTouch Connections has given Community Partner cash donations to 97 organizations throughout its region. In addition to cash donations, more than 50 cellular phones have been donated to support charitable auctions and fundraisers. "With the holiday season quickly approaching, AirTouch is pleased to play a supporting role supporting role n → second rôle m supporting role n → ruolo non protagonista in the communities we serve," said Dodson. "Through AirTouch Connections, we hope to brighten the holidays of those individuals helped by the charitable organizations we support." Non-profit organizations in Oregon and Washington seeking assistance through AirTouch Connections may request a guidelines brochure and application from Susan Shepard at 425/603-7955. AirTouch Communications, based in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , is the largest wireless company in the world, serving 31 million total global customers. AirTouch has U.S. cellular U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) is a super-regional cellular telephone provider, serving 5.8 million customers in 189 markets in 26 U.S. states. The company was created in 1983 as a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Since April 2000, John E. operations in 19 states, including 15 of the top 30 U.S. markets: Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. ; San Francisco; San Diego; Atlanta; Detroit; Cleveland; San Jose and Sacramento, California; Cincinnati; Kansas City; Seattle; Portland, Oregon; Denver; Phoenix and Minneapolis. |
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