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UScellular Selects Concord Young Hero as The Future of Good

Wireless Carrier Pledges $10K to Support Angelica Whitney in Her Community

Concord youth, Angelica Whitney, is one of three winners from UScellular's sixth-annual The Future of Good program.
Concord youth, Angelica Whitney, is one of three winners from UScellular's sixth-annual The Future of Good program. (UScellular)

CONCORD, N.H. (March 15, 2021) – Today, UScellular announces Concord youth, Angelica Whitney, as one of three winners from the company’s sixth-annual The Future of Good program. Whitney was selected out of hundreds of nominations from across the country as someone who is creating positive change in their community. As a selected winner, she received $10,000 to further her cause.

Angelica volunteers on behalf of her high school robotics team to create and donate PPE to agencies in her area to help maintain a safer community. The beneficiaries include police departments, hospitals, nursing homes, veterinary clinics, and schools including her own. She has raised $2,000 and created more than 7,000 pieces of additional PPE, such as door openers and earpieces for the benefit of local NH agencies.

“Angelica has been doing great work in Concord, and I’m excited to see her efforts rewarded through The Future of Good program,” said Tabatha McKay, area vice president/general manager for UScellular in New England. “Amazing young heroes are all around us and UScellular is proud to showcase their work, invest in them and support them to continue to do good.”

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UScellular has championed many causes through The Future of Good program, including the fight against hunger and homelessness, the protection of the environment and expansion of education and literacy.

From December 1 through December 31, 2020, UScellular encouraged the public to nominate youth between the age of six through 17 who are helping to create a brighter future for all of us. For more information on the program and to see the good works of The Future of Good recipients in their communities, visit thefutureofgood.com.

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About UScellular
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with UScellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

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