BellSouth Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to TECH CORPS Georgia (TCGA)
06 Juillet 2006 - 5:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
-- BellSouth and TCGA partner to get refurbished computers in the
hands of students and families in need -- ATLANTA, July 6
/PRNewswire/ -- BellSouth (NYSE:BLS) announced today that the
BellSouth Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to TECH CORPS
Georgia, Inc. to support high school students and their families in
getting access to the technology they need to succeed. TECH CORPS
Georgia (TCGA) is a nonprofit organization, based in Atlanta, that
provides computers and training to children and families in
lower-income communities and to the nonprofits that serve those
communities. "Computer resources that no longer meet the needs of a
business or an individual can still prove to be a valuable tool
when put in the right hands" said Ron Frieson, president -
BellSouth Georgia. "Through our partnership with TECH CORPS
Georgia, BellSouth is able to offer donated computers and training
to students and their families who may not otherwise have an
opportunity to own a personal computer." In partnership with TECH
CORPS Georgia, BellSouth employees and other volunteers will
refurbish computers from BellSouth as well as the larger community.
Every year, thousands of retired computers and electronics are
discarded into landfills. BellSouth's goal is to make sure that
reusable equipment ends up in the hands of those in need. "We are
pleased that BellSouth has joined the effort to promote responsible
reuse of computers to benefit individuals in our community who
want, but may not be able to afford technology," said Niyati Desai,
Director, TECH CORPS Georgia. "BellSouth's financial commitment,
coupled with the time, energy and talent of their volunteers, will
allow us to expand our reach and provide valuable technology
resources to more people in the community." Working with TECH CORPS
Georgia, as well as Hands On Atlanta, BellSouth volunteers train
students and their families on basic computer skills. Those who
successfully complete training receive a donated, refurbished
computer. This volunteer program builds on the success of
BellSouth's partnership with the Carver School of Technology. Both
programs are components of the BellSouth 20/20 Vision for Education
initiative which is designed to bring technology-based learning
opportunities to select communities in the BellSouth region. For
more information about BellSouth 20/20 Vision for Education, visit
http://www.bellsouth.com/foundation. TCGA accepts donated personal
computers, monitors, printers, scanners (and related equipment) at
its Free Bytes Computer Recycling and Refurbishment Program located
at 229 Margaret Street in Atlanta. For information on becoming a
volunteer, making a cash donation, or making an equipment donation,
contact TCGA at 404-564-7373 or visit http://www.techcorpsga.org/.
About the BellSouth Foundation The BellSouth Foundation is an
endowed trust of BellSouth Corporation that is devoted to education
in the South. Since its creation in 1986, the Foundation has funded
over 600 grants and operated numerous special initiatives, with a
total investment of more than $60 million. For more information
about the BellSouth Foundation, please visit
http://www.bellsouth.com/foundation. About BellSouth Corporation
BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 500 communications company
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and
40 percent ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest
wireless voice and data provider with 55.8 million customers.
Backed by award-winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most
comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services
available in the market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential
and small business customers can bundle their local and long
distance service with dial-up and high-speed DSL Internet access,
satellite television and Cingular(R) Wireless service. For
businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long
distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers
print and online directory advertising through The Real Yellow
Pages(R) and YELLOWPAGES.COM(TM) from BellSouth. BellSouth believes
that diversity and fostering an inclusive environment are critical
in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's global
marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at
http://www.bellsouth.com/. DATASOURCE: BellSouth Corporation
CONTACT: Zealous Wiley of BellSouth Corporation, +1-404-986-0330,
or Web site: http://www.bellsouth.com/
http://www.bellsouth.com/foundation http://www.techcorpsga.org/
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