U.S. Cellular’s “Community Connections” is Back for its 3rd Year to Support Local Youth Organizations
February 27 2017 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
U.S. Cellular announced today that its “Community Connections”
program is back for the third consecutive year to provide
sponsorship support to local youth organizations. Since the program
launched in 2015, the company has awarded nearly $900,000 in
sponsorship dollars to more than 2,200 school groups and youth
sports teams. Beginning today, academic and athletic groups (K-12)
within U.S. Cellular’s markets can sign up at
www.pearup.com/uscellular to participate in this program and become
eligible to receive sponsorship from the company to go towards the
needs of their group.
“U.S. Cellular is excited to continue supporting local youth
organizations through Community Connections. This program rewards
groups that provide youth with meaningful experiences and
opportunities,” said Grant Leech, vice president of brand
management at U.S. Cellular. “As we begin the third year of this
program, it is clear that countless deserving organizations exist,
and we are proud to be able to have a positive impact on the
communities where we live and work.”
Through the Community Connections program, U.S. Cellular has
sponsored thousands of local youth groups, school programs and
sports teams, such as little leagues, youth soccer clubs, school
dance teams and bands. Once an interested group signs up at the
website, they have ten days to generate support from neighbors,
friends, family and their community to earn money by completing
simple tasks such as following U.S. Cellular on its social
channels, watching a video or answering a short survey. This money
goes directly to the organization or group, and each group can earn
up to $1,000 that can be used towards uniforms, equipment or other
program needs.
The Community Connections program is a collaboration between
U.S. Cellular and Pear, an online platform that connects local
brands with local community needs. In addition, in 2016 U.S.
Cellular contributed $1.3 million to K-12 Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) focused education programs through its
partnerships with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and National
4-H Council.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is the fifth-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 offers coverage where the
other carriers don't and a wide range of communication services
that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of
local businesses and improve the efficiency of government
operations. U.S. Cellular has the Highest Wireless Network Quality
Performance in the North Central Region, according to the J.D.
Power 2016 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study, and 99
percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds. To learn more
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