Google Fiber Blog: December 2017

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Giving back to our Google Fiber communities

Friday, December 08, 2017

At Google Fiber, we are all about helping people connect -- to superfast Internet and to the possibilities it presents. In each market, we work to make that connection local and personal, and to and give our Googlers opportunities to give back to their communities. So we were very excited to take part in Giving Week from November 27 through December 1, in conjunction with other Alphabet businesses and spearheaded by Google.org, to benefit nonprofits across the country.
Giving Week is dedicated to raising not only dollars for deserving nonprofits across the country but also awareness for the important work they do and communities that they serve. Over the course of the week, teams across all Google Fiber offices worked together to raise $180,000 to support 20 organizations across 11 cities, including a company match through Google’s gift match program.
The 20 selected nonprofits cover a wide range of issues, including digital inclusion, food security, youth support, health/research, and education. Some organizations are national, while others are locally focused. For each city, Fiber Community Impact Managers helped identify the nonprofits best suited to benefit from this program. In most cases, Google Fiber team members are personally connected to these organizations and invest their time in volunteering and/or serving on board of directors to further their missions.
Tis the time of year to celebrate the incredible work and impact the nonprofit community has in each of our Google Fiber cities. We’re honored to be able to reflect and contribute to their efforts. We hope you’ll consider joining us, either by giving to one of our partner organizations (listed below) or by finding your own way to give to your community.
Happy Holidays and may your giving bringing you joy.
Included organizations: Atlanta: United Negro College Fund Power My Learning Year UP
Charlotte: Communities in Schools of Charlotte Mecklenburg
Nashville: YMCA Middle TN Conexion Americas
Austin: Lifeworks Out Youth Texas 4000 for Cancer
San Antonio: SAT Foodbank Raices
Kansas City: Love Fund for Children
Mountain View: Alzheimers Association Math Path Childrens Advocates of Silicon Valley
Huntsville: Village Of Promise
Durham: E. Durham Children's Initiative
Salt Lake City: YWCA Utah
Provo: United Way of Utah
Washington DC: Literacy Lab
Posted by Jacob Brace, Danny Cleveland, and Clark Johnston -- the Access Giving Week Team