AT&T Foundation Announces Support for United Way of Kankakee County 

Kankakee IL, Sept 16 2009 – The AT&T Foundation, the philanthropy arm of AT&T, has announced a grant of $2,000 to the United Way of Kankakee County. The grant will go to support essential United Way services and programs that strengthen local communities.

“AT&T is pleased to support the United Way of Kankakee County and we applaud them for the great work they do in the community,” said John Quinn, AT&T area manager – external affairs. “During such challenging economic times, their dedication to providing essential services to people in need has never been more important.”

This grant is in addition to the generosity of AT&T employees who have contributed to the United Way through the company’s employee campaign. AT&T hosts an annual United Way campaign that gives employees a variety of ways to support, including one-time or ongoing donations, a national online auction and local fundraising events.

“Through the generosity of the AT&T Foundation and local AT&T employees, we are able to advance the common good and improve people’s lives,” said Greg Carell, Executive Director of the United Way of Kankakee County. “This gift will help us provide funding for our 24 partner agencies."

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