Bend Boys & Girls Club, 4-H get donations

U.S. Cellular announced Wednesday a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend and a $2,500 donation to the Deschutes County 4-H Club to support their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming.

The donations are part of U.S. Cellular’s $1.25 million national commitment to the Boys & Girls Club of America and the National 4-H Council.

This commitment will enhance the learning experience for youth and communities by championing K-12 and STEM educational programs. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend and the Deschutes County 4-H Club serve more than 2,200 youth. This focused approach ensures that U.S. Cellular is positively impacting the communities where its associates work, live and play.

“As a wireless company with national coverage driven by innovative technology, it’s a natural fit that we focus on STEM programming, as it helps develop our future associate base,” said Jeff Heeley, director of sales for U.S. Cellular’s Northwest market. “We are excited to engage with the Deschutes County community and support the local Boys & Girls Club and 4-H Club chapters.”

“We’re excited that U.S. Cellular shares our commitment to helping youth and advancing our STEM efforts,” said Derek Beauvais, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. “This commitment will have a positive lasting impact on club youth.”

U.S. Cellular has a longstanding commitment to the community and to education. The company has contributed more than $7 million to local elementary and secondary schools since 2009.