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Communities Decide Where U.S. Cellular Donates $1 Million to Support Schools
CHICAGO, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Cellular is Calling All Communities
to believe in something better for our children's education by letting
communities decide which 10 schools around the country will share $1 million.
Between now and January 15, 2009, current U.S. Cellular customers and new
customers can come in to any U.S. Cellular store, including participating
agent locations, to activate, renew or add additional lines, and vote for the
school of their choice to receive $100,000.
The program comes at a time when school districts across the country are
feeling the pinch in a slowing economy. According to an October study from the
American Association of School Administrators, two-thirds of superintendents
described their districts as "inadequately funded."
"We recognize that funding for education is falling short across the
country and this is an important issue for our customers. We hope this
opportunity will empower our communities to rally around our schools and our
children," said Jay Ellison, executive vice president and chief operating
officer for U.S. Cellular.
All schools in the U.S., public and private, serving kindergarten through
high school are eligible. Schools receiving the donation will be announced in
February 2009 and each school can choose how it will use the money.
Nationwide, U.S. Cellular has donated more than $4 million to
not-for-profit organizations serving youth, families and seniors, and
associates have volunteered more than 8,000 hours so far in 2008.
"We've got the most loyal customers in the industry because we listen to
them and care about what they care about," said Ellison. "We are in the
business of connecting people and the schools that can successfully connect
their parents, teachers and communities will ultimately generate the most
support."
Visit uscellular.com/callingallcommunities for official rules.
About U.S. Cellular
The 8,700 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances
people's lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing
people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including
those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and
options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the
BlackBerry(R) Pearl and Curve, and the touch-screen Samsung Delve, which offer
e-mail and Web access. Based inChicago, U.S. Cellular is the nation's
sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the
country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or
uscellular.com.
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