To help support the vulnerable residents and those facing immense challenges and food insecurity issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, AT&T is proud to contribute $10,000 to the county’s Project Resilience.
Support from AT&T comes on the heels of the relief program serving its 100,000th meal and will provide more than 1,000 additional meals for those in need while helping to keep local restaurants in business. In addition to financial support, AT&T is also collaborating with Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan to provide residents of all ages resources on how to be safe online as American’s are dependent on the Internet more than ever, while COVID-19 digital scams and predators are on the rise.
“Project Resilience has shown what the wave of goodwill from across our county can do,” County Executive Pat Ryan said. “This initiative has highlighted not just the resilience of our community, but also our compassion and generosity. I want to thank AT&T for recognizing the importance of this initiative and their generous support.”
“Now more than ever, Ulster County most vulnerable residents need help, and we’re glad that we are able to provide some support.”
Kristin Duffy, Director of External Affairs – AT&T New York
“One of AT&T’s core values is to Be There when people need us. Now more than ever, Ulster County most vulnerable residents need help, and we’re glad that we are able to provide some support. We applaud County Executive and the United Way for their leadership in creating Project Resilience and we are proud to be able to help,” said Kristin Duffy, director of External Affairs, AT&T New York. “AT&T has been connecting people for more than 100 years, and it has never been more important than now, that is why we are also collaborating with County Executive Ryan to provide online safety resources to ensure residents have an enjoyable online experience while staying home to protect the community.”
The $10,000 contribution grows out of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to provide much needed support for first responders, medical personnel and Americans impacted by COVID-19. The effort kicked off with a $1.5 million contribution to World Central Kitchen, which is similar to Project Resilience, as it utilizes restaurants to feed first responders and those facing food insecurity issues. An additional $4 million has been donated to Feeding America, the Salvation Army and Team Rubicon to help feed Americans impacted by the health crisis. AT&T will also be collaborating with a host of additional New York organizations in communities most impacted by the pandemic and providing other resources to assist with distant learning and food insecurity.
AT&T and County Executive Ryan know utilizing connected technology like computers, smart phones, tablets and other devices has become, for many, the primary method for staying in touch with the world outside during the New York Pause. To help Ulster County citizens navigate the digital world more safely the County Executive and AT&T encourage residents to access AT&T’s Cyber Aware for free, which offers tools, tips, apps, and more for people of all ages and levels of online experience to learn more about how to have a safe and secure online experience.
To access Cyber Aware, visit att.com/cyberaware or covid19.ulstercountyny.gov/general-resources/
