AT&T’s Believe Chicago^SM Helps TRP Affordable Housing Development, Casa Queretaro

On Thursday, August 15^th, as part of its Believe Chicago^SM initiative, AT&T employee volunteers worked to landscape and beautify TRP’s Casa Querétaro. Believe Chicago^SM is an AT&T employee initiative designed to improve lives and lift 19 Chicago neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence and high unemployment.

The morning began with a brief introduction to TRP programs and initiatives before heading out to begin the beautification of Casa Querétaro, TRP’s most recent affordable housing development. Twenty-four volunteers spent three hours landscaping, weeding, planting, and laying 120 bags of mulch!

“We believe in Chicago.  Our participation in this volunteer day is part of our Believe Chicago^SM initiative where we are committed to helping residents in 19 neighborhoods on the south and west sides of Chicago,” said Eileen Mitchell, AT&T Illinois President.  “We are excited to provide support to The Resurrection Project in its college readiness and persistence efforts — and support the work they are doing to improve lives here in Chicago.”

Most recently, TRP received a $25,000 contribution from AT&T to support college access and persistence programs for first-generation college students through internship and mentorship opportunities, including providing low-income students with access to paid internships that will prepare them for employment post-graduation. We thank AT&T for their strong community commitment.