T-Mobile has announced donations totaling $50,000 to five nonprofit organizations in Idaho, southern Oregon, and Utah, recognizing their impactful work in their communities. Each of the following organizations will receive $10,000 to support their essential programs: Canines with a Cause Utah, Faces of Hope Idaho, Idaho Humane Society, Kids Unlimited of Oregon, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho.
These organizations were selected by T-Mobile employees in the Mountain West region as recipients of the Difference Maker Award, a quarterly program launched in 2023 to honor top-performing employees. As part of the initiative, employees not only presented the checks but also participated in a day of service.
T-Mobile employees across several states, including Colorado, California, Hawaii, Washington, Virginia, and Puerto Rico, have been involved in the Difference Maker Award program, which has provided $300,000 to 30 charities across the U.S. to date.
“The Difference Maker Award, launched last year, has strengthened communities all across America. It’s all about investing in our customers and doing good in the world,” said Jon Freier, President of T-Mobile’s Consumer Group. “We’re proud to recognize our Mountain West teammates for their outstanding performance and empower them to support these incredible organizations.”
A closer look at the nonprofit recipients:
- Canines with a Cause: Pairs rescued dogs with military veterans who are living with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or Military Sexual Trauma (MST), offering free psychiatric service dog training in Salt Lake City, northern Nevada, and northern Idaho.
- Faces of Hope: Provides crisis services to men, women, and children experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, or human trafficking in Boise and Meridian, Idaho.
- Idaho Humane Society: One of the state’s largest animal welfare organizations, advocating for responsible animal care, protecting animals from neglect and cruelty, and promoting humane education and compassion.
- Kids Unlimited of Oregon: A grassroots nonprofit offering comprehensive services for children and families, including education, afterschool programs, social-emotional support, and community recreation, empowering children to pursue their potential in southern Oregon.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho: Supports families with children undergoing medical treatment, providing safe and supportive housing to over 1,800 families last year while offering comfort and hope during challenging times.
These donations are part of T-Mobile’s continued effort to make a positive impact in local communities across the U.S.
