AT&T Announces $410,000 in Technology Grants in Florida. Space Coast Grants Help Build Stronger Communities

COCOA, Fla., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The AT&T Foundation -- the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc. -- today announced that it has awarded $410,000 in competitive AT&T Excelerator technology grants to 26 nonprofit organizations across Florida.

The AT&T Excelerator program provides technology access to organizations working to strengthen underserved communities. Helping nonprofits integrate technology into their operations and community outreach, AT&T Excelerator grants also place technology tools in the hands of the underserved populations that the nonprofits work with in order to provide resources such as education programs, Internet access, computer training and job-skills development.

Since its inception in 2002, the AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grant program has provided more than 2,500 technology grants -- totaling more than $47.8 million -- to deserving organizations across the country.

Below are examples of 2007 grant recipients and their projects: -- Brevard Achievement Center Inc. (Rockledge) will use its grant to support an upgrade of all hardware and software for its technology lab, which is used to train the disabled clients for employment opportunities and to promote social independence. For more information contact: Dayle Olson (321) 632-8610. -- Child Care Association of Brevard County Inc. (Cocoa) will use its grant to support the creation of a computer lab and provide training of basic computer skills and widely used software to staff members, as well as to the parents in the program and underserved adults in the community. For more information contact: Barbara Moore (321) 634-3500.

"By integrating technology into the nonprofit sector these technology grants will greatly expand the effectiveness of nonprofits, which are on the front lines addressing the needs of our most deserving Floridians," said Marshall Criser III, president, AT&T Florida.

2007 AT&T Excelerator grants will help nonprofit organizations across the U.S. improve their operations and build stronger communities through:

-- Internet Access - networked, high speed access to the Internet and e-mail. -- Data Networking - network connectivity that enables easy sharing of database applications and information systems. -- Online Outreach - interactive, Web-based applications that support activities such as service delivery, volunteer recruiting and e-fundraising. -- Staff Technology Capacity - technology-training programs for nonprofit staff members. -- Pooled Technology Resources - programs that work to address the technology needs of multiple nonprofits.

In 2006, AT&T Inc. and the AT&T Foundation contributed more than $101 million to nonprofit organizations across the country. With its strong giving record, the AT&T Foundation ranks among the most generous corporate foundations in the United States.

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AT&T Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T supports projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2006, AT&T contributed more than $101 million through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T and the AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc., combine more than $1.8 billion of historic charitable commitment to communities across the country.

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