T-Mobile Invests in Literacy—and Shows Up for Our Community

Literacy Connections is celebrating a new $5,000 grant from T-Mobile Foundation to strengthen the technology that helps adult learners connect, learn, and succeed at our new downtown Literacy Center.

The grant will help support critical network infrastructure, secure reliable Wi-Fi and technology used every day by our students, tutors, interns, and staff. From digital literacy instruction and evidence-based learning resources to volunteer training and tracking student progress, reliable technology has become an essential part of helping adults reach their educational and life goals.

But T-Mobile’s support didn’t stop with a check.

Five local T-Mobile team members recently rolled up their sleeves and joined Literacy Connections at a community Back to School Bash expected to reach 1,000 parents and children. Together, we distributed parent literacy kits designed to help families bridge the gap between home and school; supporting parents as they help with homework, stay connected to school announcements, and communicate confidently with their child’s teacher.

For T-Mobile, that hands-on involvement reflects a company culture that encourages employees to serve the communities where they work.

“We love seeing the community help each other,” said Falon Kiper, our local T-Mobile contact.

We couldn’t agree more.

T-Mobile’s partnership is helping Literacy Connections build connections in more ways than one—through technology, volunteerism, and a shared investment in stronger families and a more literacy-rich community.