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AT&T RECOGNIZES GRAYSLAKE YOUTH CENTER WITH "INVESTING IN ILLINOIS AWARD," OFFERS NEW RESOURCE TO HELP TECH BEGINNERS
The Oasis/Grayslake Youth Center won an AT&T* "Investing in Illinois Award" for its non-profit work to help people in Illinois.
GRAYSLAKE, IL SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 — The Oasis/Grayslake Youth Center won an AT&T* “Investing in Illinois Award” for its non-profit work to help people in Illinois. The Oasis/Grayslake Youth Center will receive $2,000 from AT&T to be used to assist this organization with its mission of providing teenagers of Grayslake and surrounding communities a safe and stimulating place to go after school and on weekends.
“There are great non-profit organizations improving lives in Illinois. By supporting these organizations, we’re strengthening the communities we serve,” said Tricia Conway, external affairs manager, AT&T.
Senator Melinda Bush nominated Grayslake Youth Center for the recognition from AT&T Illinois. The AT&T “Investing in Illinois Awards” provide resources and recognition to organizations and programs that improve lives in their communities and the state. They’re advancing education, economic growth, new technologies and other essential community services.
The Oasis objective is to provide a safe, interesting and comfortable environment for people ages 12 to 18 to go to relax, mingle and have fun. Activities and amenities consist of study areas with homework help, movie areas (with a large screen TV), music areas, conversation areas, a snack bar, a stage for bands or small theater productions, a food preparation area consisting of refrigeration units and microwaves, and contests for rock band/guitar hero/ and karaoke nights. Visit them at http://www.oasisgrayslake.com.
The company also highlighted Digital You, its new resource to help tech beginners of all ages. It helps them with the basics of using a smartphone or tablet, keeping online information private and secure. It also helps users with disabilities activate accessibility features through training resources and tip sheets.
Digital You offers Digital Compass™, a free interactive game developed by Common Sense, to teach 6- 9th graders about the real-world impact of their online choices.
For more information on the resources available, check out digitalyou.att.com.
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About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T
AT&T Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its community initiatives, AT&T has a long history of investing in projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; or address community needs. In 2014, nearly $127 million was contributed or directed through corporate-, employee-, social investment- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T Aspire is AT&T’s signature education initiative that drives innovation in education by bringing diverse resources to bear on the issue including funding, technology, employee volunteerism, and mentoring.
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