Boys & Girls Club of Bend receives $10,000 from U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend announced Tuesday a donation of $10,000 for 2016 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming.
This contribution will expand its programming to help Bend-area students succeed in school and prepare for future careers.
Together with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), U.S. Cellular is committed to building better communities by championing K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational programs.
This is the second year U.S. Cellular will support academic programming at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend and more than 57 additional Club locations this year, with an emphasis on promoting literacy, STEM learning, and career exploration and preparation.
“U.S. Cellular’s ongoing commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a reflection of our dedication to big and small cities as well as rural communities we serve across the country,” says Jeff Heeley, Director of Sales for U.S. Cellular’s Northwest territory. “As we enter our second year, we are excited to continue to work with this organization to focus on STEM programming, as it is an important way to help youth develop relevant career and leadership skills.”
Supported programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend include Project Learn, Power Hour, Science Club, Money Matters, and Summer Brain Gain.
“As an organization we are incredibly excited to continue this partnership with U.S. Cellular,” said Derek Beauvais, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. “Not only does U.S. Cellular’s monetary contribution help to ensure that hundreds of Bend-area kids get the support they need to be successful academically, but their employees are regularly in the Clubs working side-by-side with our members, encouraging and inspiring them to pursue their passions as they prepare for high school graduation and life beyond the walls of the Boys & Girls Clubs.”
“We believe it is our responsibility to help Bend kids and teens achieve academic success,” said Brandy Richardson, Operations Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. “With support from U.S. Cellular, we hope to inspire interest in important STEM subjects that will translate to great futures, whether within those industries or another field altogether.”
To enhance academic achievement among youth, U.S. Cellular also engages its associates in ongoing volunteer opportunities, such as mentoring and hands-on learning experiences at local Clubs. To further expand their impact, U.S. Cellular associates are once again participating in National Volunteer Month in April with the company’s annual ‘Month of Giving’ program. After surpassing last year’s inaugural goal of 30,000 volunteer hours, U.S. Cellular announced a goal of 35,000 volunteer hours for 2016.
U.S. Cellular has a longstanding commitment to the community and education and has contributed more than $8.35 million to local educational programming since 2009.
For more information, visit uscellular.com/communityinvolvement.
