AirTouch Connections Answers Community Needs.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1998--In just a little over two months of its existence, AirTouch's new 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. , known as AirTouch Connections, has donated nearly $35,000 to 75 charitable organizations in its service territory. Building on the community involvement of its employees, AirTouch Connections launched in late January in 10 states, including Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. "AirTouch is proud to provide support for a diverse group of community organizations," said Brian Shay shay n. Informal A chaise. [Back-formation from chaise (taken as pl. )] Noun 1. executive vice president and general manager for AirTouch. "Our donations have ranged from established national charities including the Arthritis Foundation, Leukemia Society of America, Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training , and 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, to local groups such as the Visiting Nurses Association in Omaha, Foundation Building Blocks in Minneapolis, Washington Literacy Trivia Bee in Seattle and the Parents Advisory Safe Driving Program in Niwot, Colorado." The Community Partners component of the AirTouch Connections program 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. The Employee Volunteers component of the program offers modest cash donations to eligible non-profit organization for which employees actively volunteer. Initial response from employees has been strong, generating 65 grants to 37 organizations. "Our employees' enthusiasm and willingness to give of their time and energy to support worthy causes is very gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. ," Shay said. "I'm pleased that as a company we can further enhance their efforts with financial support to the organizations in which they are involved." Non-profit organizations in Oregon seeking assistance through AirTouch Connections may request a guidelines brochure and application from Brandon Crosier crosier bishop’s staff signifying his ruling power. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 21] See : Authority at 503/603-3566. AirTouch Communications, based in San Francisco, is the largest multinational wireless company in the world, with interests in cellular, paging, and personal communications services See PCS. . The company serves more than 13 million proportionate cellular and PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. customers in 12 countries and 19 states. As the second largest U.S. wireless company, AirTouch offers service to more than 6.7 million proportionate U.S. cellular customers and operates in 15 of the top 30 U.S. markets, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, Detroit, Cleveland, San Jose, Sacramento, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Phoenix and Seattle. CONTACT: AirTouch Patti Finley, 425/603-7503 |
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