AT&T Launches Believe Miami Initiative

$300,000 Pledged to Support Area Organizations Focused on Removing Barriers to Academic and Career Success

AT&T* believes everyone in our community should have access to the educational and employment opportunities that will define Miami’s future. That’s why today we launched Believe Miami℠, a local initiative focused on removing barriers that keep local youth and young adults from achieving their dreams.

We are committing a total of $300,000 from the AT&T Foundation to Dibia DREAM, His House Children’s Home, Miami Marlins Foundation, Pridelines, Breakthrough Miami, Miami Rescue Mission, and Florida International University (FIU) to help provide youth and young adults with resources they need to succeed in school and life.

The vision for Believe Miami℠ is the promise of the Magic City for all.

“Many community organizations are working diligently and effectively to close the skills gap in Miami, but more needs to be done, and AT&T has the people and the resources to have an impact,” said Joe York, AT&T Florida president. “The more than 5,100 women and men who work for AT&T and call the Miami area home have always shown a strong commitment to community and a desire to cultivate a better and brighter future, and we are committed to removing barriers to success for area youth.”

To help kick off Believe Miami℠, about 200 AT&T volunteers helped dozens of students today design build and race cars at FIU as part of the Dibia DREAM STEM Saturdays program.

“Dibia DREAM is very excited to join with AT&T to launch Believe Miami,” said Brandon Okpalobi, Dibia DREAM founder. “Our STEM Saturdays program is about creating incubators of excellence where youth can safely engage, collaborate and have fun together. We thank AT&T for their generous contribution, which will allow our high school participants access to hands-on science and technology activities.”  

Details regarding AT&T’s collaboration and volunteer work with these 7 organizations will be released throughout the year.

*About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T 

AT&T Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. We have a long history of investing in projects that create learning opportunities, promote academic and economic achievement, and address community needs. Our AT&T Aspire initiative uses innovation in education to drive student success in school and beyond. With a financial commitment of $500 million since 2008, AT&T is leveraging technology, relationships and social innovation to help all students make their biggest dreams a reality.

*About AT&T Communications

We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we innovate to improve lives. We have the nation’s fastest wireless network.** And according to America’s biggest test, we have the nation’s best wireless network.*** We’re building FirstNet just for first responders and creating next-generation mobile 5G. With a range of TV and video products, we deliver entertainment people love to talk about. Our smart, highly secure solutions serve nearly 3 million global businesses – nearly all of the Fortune 1000. And worldwide, our spirit of service drives employees to give back to their communities.

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