T-Mobile ha anunciado los 25 últimos beneficiarios de las Subvenciones para Ciudades de Origen, cada uno de los cuales recibirá hasta50.000dólares de financiación de T-Mobile para poner en marcha proyectos de desarrollo local que mejoren y fortalezcan sus comunidades.
T-Mobile ha concedido más de 15 millones de dólares en subvenciones Hometown Grants a 350 comunidades de 48 estados y un territorio estadounidense desde el inicio de su compromiso de cinco años con las ciudades pequeñas y las comunidades rurales en abril de 2021, y por primera vez desde la creación de la iniciativa, comunidades de Puerto Rico y Dakota del Sur se han convertido en beneficiarias. Hasta la fecha, Hometown Grants ha generado más de 86000 horas de voluntariado, reuniendo a personas para que se unan y mejoren sus ciudades.
Para seleccionar a los beneficiarios de las Subvenciones para Ciudades de Origen, T-Mobile se asocia con Main Street America para supervisar el programa de subvenciones y evaluar las solicitudes en función de su nivel de detalle, impacto en la comunidad, viabilidad y otras consideraciones.
"El programa Hometown Grants de T-Mobile está aportando recursos críticos a pequeñas ciudades y comunidades rurales de todo Estados Unidos", ha declarado Erin Barnes, Presidenta y Consejera Delegada de Main Street America. "Estas inversiones están transformando los paisajes locales y creando nuevas oportunidades de crecimiento y conexión".
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Aquí están los próximos 25 beneficiarios de las Subvenciones para Ciudades de Origen y sus proyectos:
• Prichard, Ala.: Beautify the Center City area of Prichard by planting shade trees and other greenery to create an environmentally pleasing and friendly atmosphere, and to attract more families to the downtown social and shopping area.
• Superior, Ariz.: Update Regenerating Sonora’s community center facilities, ensuring a more accessible, safe, comfortable and welcoming environment to support the organization’s dynamic and community-driven programs.
• Orosi, Calif.: Expand the Cutler Orosi Family Education Center by adding three new offices, a community closet and a conference area, significantly enhancing the ability to deliver and coordinate services and increase the community’s access to essential resources and support, promoting well-being and empowerment among our members.
• Monticello, Fla.: Install a mural along a large highway-facing wall in Monticello’s historic downtown, showcasing the unique natural beauty of the area, promoting ecotourism, conservation awareness and transforming the area into a tourist destination to fuel the Jefferson County economy.
• ***Milledgeville, Ga.: Build xx Park, including playground equipment, to foster local connections, enhance outdoor spaces and contribute to the long-term revitalization of a historically neglected area.
• Effingham, Ill.: Purchase training equipment for Effingham Regional Career Academy, soon Creating Opportunities for Regional Employment (CORE) Academy, creating on-site targeted educational opportunities and a pipeline of skilled individuals for area employers.
• ***Crystal Lake, Ill.: Transform an unused alleyway into a vibrant outdoor space at New Directions Addiction Recovery Services with secure access, seating and a sound system while enhancing the community room with new flooring, furniture and surround sound to create a safe, welcoming environment for recovery-focused gatherings and events.
• Great Barrington, Mass.: Renovate a downtown parking lot into an outdoor amphitheater as part of Berkshire Busk!, a summer-long street music and arts festival, providing a free, safe community space with accessibility enhancements for people of all income levels and physical needs.
• Gloucester, Mass.: Support the construction of the 2025 Sawyer Free Library Digital Learning Lab, a new learning space for quality educational experiences, resources and technology in downtown Gloucester, addressing crucial barriers like closing the digital divide including access to broadband internet, technology and digital literacy.
• ***Cumberland, Md.: Renovate a 9,500-square-foot historic building into the REACT Institute for STEM Education (RISE), offering programs to enhance youth participants’ readiness for careers in engineering, computer science, and advanced fabrication.”
• **Ellsworth, Maine: Replace audio and visual equipment at the Grand Theatre, including adding Audio Descriptions to improve the experience for patrons and artists and allow the theatre to feature more diverse performances.
• **Harrisonville, Mo.: Create the Community Connections Path to provide accessibility, exploration and connection within the park, including the Kiwanis ADA/Inclusivity Playground, providing a safe path for walking where none currently exists, fostering community connections through physical connection within the park, and attracting visitors to Mainstreet Connection square.
• Morven, N.C.: Build an outdoor stage entertainment space for HOLLA! Community Amphitheater, breathing life to the performing arts while bringing live entertainment to the community.
• Liberty, N.Y.: Install new trash receptables and dumpsters along Liberty Main Street to increase beautification in the area.
• Decatur, Ohio: Build new access ramps at Xx Community Center and remote work site space to increase safety and accessibility and provide more jobs and hope to the Appalachia area.
• Grove, Okla.: Provide Wi-Fi internet access throughout the museum and outdoor walking trails of Har-Ber Village, increasing connectivity and safety, and supporting education initiatives like QR code learning modules for students and community members.
• Sallisaw, Okla.: Build an off-leash dog park at McGee Park, fostering connections for small and large breed dogs and enhancing the overall physical, mental and emotional well-being of our community and canine companions.
• **North Bend, Ore.: Create the North Bend Community Hub: T‑Mobile Stage & Performance Corner, a vibrant, multi-functional space for the community to host diverse events, art installations and a public art mural celebrating local history and culture.
• Coopersburg, Penn.: Transform an unused church facility into a community center, including a dedicated local food pantry, space for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and access to technology for senior citizens and the greater community.
• Cagüitas, Aguas Buenas, P.R.: Convert the abandoned Jose Gonzalez School in Aguas Buenas into a vital asset for the community to host social gatherings, facilitate trainings and serve as a public emergency shelter.
• Saunderstown, R.I.: Repair the main road through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County’s Camp Grosvenor to increase ease of accessibility to the property for campers, residents, and emergency vehicles, and rebuild the waterfront area for all to enjoy and to address erosion.
• Canton, S.D.: Replace the existing 110-year-old Canton Senior Citizen/Canton Community Center, with a new 8000 sq. ft. facility to better help to needs of the community.
• ***Cleveland, Tenn.: Launch technology programming for youth to foster future career opportunities in technology, providing hands-on experiences in fields like coding, electrical engineering and other transferable skills to prepare them for the workforce.
• *Bremerton. Wash.: Build the Bremerton Foodline Community Garden, providing produce to clients and partners, offering agricultural learning opportunities for special needs students and serving as a community education and recreation space.
• ***Sheridan, Wy.: Provide healthy, locally grown produce to students through the 5th Street Greenhouse to Cafeteria Project, teaching students how to grow using hydroponic and raised bed systems, enhancing their understanding of agriculture and nutrition and promoting sustainable practices and improving the quality of school meals.
***Situado en la Comunidad Miembro Acreditada de Main Street America
**Ubicado en la comunidad de miembros afiliados de Main Street America
*Localizado en Main Street America Comunidad General de Miembros