RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is
contributing $25,000 to the North
Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund to help restore
North Carolina communities
following Hurricane Matthew. The contribution is part of the
company's $100,000 commitment to
providing relief for those affected by the hurricane.
The North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund
will receive $25,000 to support aid
to those in the state where needs are the greatest.
"At AT&T, we are dedicated to keeping people connected
through the communication resources which are needed every day and
are especially important when disaster strikes," said Venessa Harrison, president of AT&T North
Carolina. "But we are also committed to doing our part to help our
friends and neighbors begin to recover and rebuild their lives and
communities. So we are glad to help continue the long tradition of
North Carolinians coming together to support each other, a
tradition that will be remembered long after Hurricane Matthew's
flood waters recede."
Customers can also support the American Red Cross disaster
relief efforts following Hurricane Matthew by sending a text with
'MATTHEW' to 90999 to make a $10
donation.**
*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.
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your 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
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strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its
community initiatives, AT&T has a long history of investing in
projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and
economic achievement; or address community needs. AT&T Aspire
is AT&T's signature philanthropic initiative that drives
innovation in education by bringing diverse resources to bear on
the issue including funding, technology, employee volunteerism, and
mentoring. Through Aspire, we've passed the $250 million mark on our plan to invest
$350 million in education from
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