In 2025, AT&T will continue its investment to bridging the digital divide by awarding 25 new Connected Learning Centers (CLCs) to non-profit organizations and empowering more communities across the U.S. These CLCs will receive a contribution of up to $50,000 from AT&T, high-speed internet, Dell computers, and access to digital literacy courses and training. This milestone is part of AT&T’s $5 billion commitment to help 25 million people get and stay connected by 2030.
“AT&T has always been about connecting people, and our Connected Learning Centers are creating bridges to opportunities,” said Andrew Bailey, director of Corporate Responsibility, AT&T. “Whether you’re a student researching and applying to college, an individual seeking career growth, or a family learning about mortgages, CLCs provide the resources to help you succeed in an increasingly digital world.”
With tens of millions of Americans still without access to fixed wireless broadband, these CLCs provide an important means of entry to many, such as Gia Duarte, a Los Angeles resident who used a CLC to research and apply to colleges and universities. In the spring of 2024, Gia celebrated her acceptance to the University of California, Berkeley on a computer in that very same CLC.
Inspired by stories such as Gia’s, AT&T’s TV ad “The Walk” follows a young woman who regularly visits a CLC, using the resources to continue her education and ultimately graduate. This moving portrayal highlights how connectivity can change lives and open doors to greater possibilities.
Since 2021, AT&T has collaborated with nonprofit organizations to launch 64 CLCs across 19 states, serving over 87,000 people. The newly announced 25 CLCs will bring AT&T closer to its goal of opening 100 CLCs by the end of 2027.
As AT&T marches towards its goal, the commitment to digital literacy, accessibility, and community support remains unwavering, showcasing the power of connectivity and the endless possibilities it brings to every corner of the country.
The 25 non-profit organizations selected to host CLCs in 2025 are:
- A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club (Birmingham, AL)
- Baxter Community Center (Grand Rapids, MI)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia (Macon, GA)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City: The John Thornberry Unit (Kansas City, MO)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (Salinas, CA)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bowling Green Area (Bowling Green, KY)
- Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley: Paradise Teen Center (Paradise, CA)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (Menlo Park, CA)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods (Eureka, CA)
- Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center (West Columbia, SC)
- BUILD (Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership) (Chicago, IL)
- Digital Nest (Salinas, CA)
- East Oakland Youth Development Center (Oakland, CA)
- Goodwill Industries of North Florida (Jacksonville, FL)
- Greater Milwaukee Urban League (Milwaukee, WI)
- Jamaica YMCA-YMCA of Greater New York (Queens, NY)
- Janet Goeske Senior Center (Riverside, CA)
- Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Lucile Palmaro Clubhouse (Bronx, NY)
- Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids (P.A.R.K.), Foundation Inc. (Little Rock, AR)
- Raritan Bay Area YMCA (Perth Amboy, NJ)
- Texas Native Health (Dallas, TX)
- United Way of Long Island (Deer Park, NY)
- Urban League of Central Carolinas (Charlotte, NC)
- West Broad Street YMCA (Savannah, GA)
- Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (Mount Vernon, NY)
The addition of these 25 new centers is a testament to AT&T’s continued dedication to connecting communities and empowering the next generation through education and technology. Together, we are building a future where every student has the tools they need to succeed.