BANGOR – This holiday season, UScellular is giving back to the community by donating $5,000 worth of holiday presents for the Community Kids Program with Penquis Community Action Program to support its mission of alleviating and eliminating the causes of poverty. Gifts purchased for kids include Lego sets, Play-Doh Fun, bedding sets, Fisher-Price toys, science kits, and more. UScellular is also a sponsor of the Free the Zs Turkey Drive with Z107.3 FM helping to provide turkeys for families in the area. UScellular also provided 25 hotspots and two years of service worth $28,150 as part of our After School Access Project.
As part of UScellular’s “Gift of Connection” program, the donation to Penquis Community Action Program is one of 50 gifts to non-profits across the country. The company is helping organizations by providing needed supplies in gratitude for their dedication to building connection through art, music and sports in their local communities.
“We’re proud to provide Penquis Community Action Program with a donation of holiday presents for the many children they serve as they continue to be a pillar of support for the Bangor community,” said Brandi McCune, director of sales and operations at UScellular in New England. “Giving back is a part of UScellular’s commitment to connect people to what matters most, and we’re honored to give the gift of connection this holiday season.”
“We are so excited to have UScellular help fulfill our holiday wish list so that every child can experience the joy of the holiday season,” states Carin Sychterz, associate development director for Penquis Community Action Program. “Our Community Kids Program is a wonderful way to bring holiday joy to families across Maine. With the generous support of companies like UScellular and countless individuals, we help ensure that more children can experience the magic of the season on Christmas morning.”
UScellular is also inviting community members to participate in the Gift of Connection through a donation drive at select UScellular retail locations. Everyone is encouraged to donate new sports equipment, art supplies, or family board games that will be gifted to a local non-profit. Customers who donate will receive 20 percent off an accessory of their choice – go to uscellular.com/store-locator to find a nearby location.
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. Through its After School Access Project, the company has donated more than $30 million in hotspots and service to help youth connect to reliable internet. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores orwww.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
