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AT&T CARES

At AT&T, philanthropy is much more than financial support -- the greatest asset we have is our people. Engaging and mobilizing that talent is the cornerstone of our social responsibility.

AT&T Cares.

Employee involvement -- which includes time, money, energy, expertise, and leadership -- is the most vibrant form of philanthropy at AT&T. With our employees and a corporate culture built on the spirit of service, we have the reach, the power and the talent to build stable and cohesive societies and make a difference in the communities where our people live and work.

For years, on teams and as individuals, AT&T employees have devoted volunteer hours participating in community projects. Whether supporting the arts, education, or civic and community service, AT&T volunteerism is at an all-time high.

AT&T Cares.

We recognize and help extend the reach of our employees' community involvement efforts through several initiatives, including AT&T CARES. AT&T of the Virgin Islands care project for 2002 was spending a day with the Senior Citizens.

REQUEST FOR FUNDING

Scope

The AT&T of the Virgin Islands Request for Funds Committee is comprised of individuals representing various departments within AT&T-VI. Its purpose is to make contributions (monetary and in-kind) to tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as defined under Sections 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, including youth organizations, educational programs and cultural platforms. Contributions are limited to $1,000 and are made to support project-oriented requests; no operational or multi-annual requests are approved. Focus is on significant projects that employ innovative and technological solutions.

Eligibility

Eligible Organizations/Projects:

Nonsectarian and nondenominational organizations.
Programs that focus on helping people achieve self-sufficiency and lead productive lives.
Projects that meet society’s needs and relate to AT&T’s business interests.
Community-based organizations, such as recreational and sporting programs, municipal historical commissions, libraries and the like.
Educational programs that focus on the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. These contributions concentrate on the role of technology in education and its capacity to connect students, teachers, classrooms, institutions and communities.
Technology programs that provide resources to help families, schools and communities understand how to use technology.
Arts and Cultural programs that support innovative and artistic projects by locally recognized artists and cultural institutions.

Note: AT&T-VI, where possible, gives priority to those organizations which involve employees and fall within the eligibility guidelines.

Ineligible Organizations/Projects:

Membership and Association dues.
Individual requests.
Airfare and travel related expenses.
“Bricks and mortar” related expenses.
Organizations whose chief purpose is to influence legislation or to participate or intervene in political campaigns on behalf of or against any candidate for public office.
Endowments.
Organizations that derive their principal support from taxes, although AT&T-VI may partner with them in other ways to support community projects.
Disease specific organizations, although benefit events for such organization may be supported by the Business & Public Relations Dept.

Procedures

AT&T Request for Funds Consideration Procedures:

The request should include the following information:

Brief letter of introduction and description/purpose of the event
Name of the organization
Date, time and location of the event
Items to be donated (money, products, services)
Anticipated number of participants
Tax Identification Number

When/How to Apply

AT&T-VI Request for Funds Committee accepts requests for contributions throughout the year. Requests should be received 1–3 months prior to event/project deadline.

Apply in writing and send to:

AT&T of the Virgin Islands, Inc.
P.O. Box 3768
St. Thomas, VI 00803
Attn: RFF Committee
Fax: 340-779-7559

AT&T FOUNDATION

The AT&T Foundation seeks to educate, enrich, engage and empower the communities served by AT&T.

For information on foundation programs, funding guidelines or to conduct a grant search, go to http://www.att.com/foundation.

AT&T LEARNING NETWORK

The AT&T Learning Network is an award-winning program that links teachers, parents and schools to the technology tools and support they need to improve teaching and learning.

AT&T-VI BAMBOOSHAY INTERACTIVE CD-ROM

Bambooshay is a fast-paced trivia game that will test your knowledge of Caribbean history, geography, foods and other fun stuff! There are hundreds of entertaining and educational questions from the four corners of the Caribbean!

AT&T-VI has provided funding for Bambooshay as an ongoing effort to encourage students and adults to further their knowledge of local history and culture. AT&T-VI has proudly provided Bambooshay to local schools and libraries as a community service.

As a classroom educational resource, Bambooshay has earned the endorsement of the U.S.V.I Department of Education.Great for 6th grade through adult players in single and challenge play for two. Four game types include Pick-A-Peppa (multiple choice), Mele Match-Up (geography), Jumbie Jumble (fill in the blank) and What a Pistarcle! (true or false). User friendly on PC or Macintosh.

Try these sample Bambooshay questions:

Question: The words "tobacco,""barbecue," "potato," "hurricane" and "cannibal" are words from the Carib Indians?
Answer: False. These are words from the Arawak Indians.

Question: The principal weapon of the Carib Indians was the _______?
Answer: Slingshot.

Question: The Caribbean's tallest bridge, the 185 foot-high Queen Juliana Bridge, is found on ________.
Answer: Curaçao.