AT&T Awards a Connected Learning Center to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City to Help Bridge the Digital Divide

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is one of 25 organizations across the country awarded a Connected Learning CenterSM by AT&T in 2025. The award comes with $50,000, access to high-speed internet, Dell computers, and digital learning resources.

Kansas City, MO, April 29, 2025

Key Takeaways:

• Empowering the Community: AT&T has awarded a Connected Learning Center (CLC) to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City at their John Thornberry Unit to provide essential digital resources for the community. AT&T supports CLC partners with a $50K contribution and free internet connectivity. Corporate partners like Dell Technologies donate technology to CLCs.

• Lasting Impact: Users nationwide have utilized AT&T CLCs to complete schoolwork, apply for jobs, research and apply for college, find housing, manage healthcare, communicate with loved ones, and much more.

• Local Support: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City provides programs that foster academic achievement, health, and character development to nearly 1,000 youth daily across 10 locations.

AT&T has awarded a new Connected Learning Center (CLC) to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City at their John Thornberry Unit in Kansas City to provide internet access and high quality educational, digital, and navigational tools and resources to residents. As a part of this award, AT&T will also make a $50,000 contribution to the club. The CLC will open at a later date.

“Connecting people to greater possibility is more than a tag line; it’s what we do for our customers and our communities every day. This Connected Learning Center will help equip young people with the additional tools and resources they need to become

the business, civic and government leaders of tomorrow,” said Craig Unruh, president, AT&T Missouri.

The barrier to internet access or the connected devices needed to fully participate in the online world is an issue known as the digital divide. According to Pew Research, nearly 40 million Americans lack access to home broadband internet, underscoring the vital role CLCs play in communities across the country by providing the technology and connectivity.

This CLC will be one of three in Missouri. Since 2021, AT&T has opened 64 CLCs across 19 states, serving a reported 64,000 nationwide. In response to demands for these centers, AT&T plans to open at least 100 by 2027, 40 of which will be in collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.

This effort is part of AT&T’s initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. AT&T has committed $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030.

Learn more at att.com.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City

For more than 110 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City has been dedicated to transforming the lives of children and teens in the Greater Kansas City area. Our goal is clear: to inspire and enable all youth, particularly those who need us most, to achieve their full potential as responsible, productive, and caring citizens. Through impactful programs in education, character development, leadership, and healthy lifestyles, we provide a safe and positive environment where young people can thrive and put their dreams of a Great Future within reach. Learn more at helpkckids.org.

*About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T

At AT&T, our corporate responsibility work is dedicated to bridging the digital divide across the country. We are committed to providing people of all ages and from every community with the essential resources they need to thrive in the digital era. For generations, we have supported programs that impact millions of individuals nationwide, and since 2021, we have committed $5 billion to initiatives that enhance connectivity, promote digital literacy, and improve access to high-speed internet. Our efforts particularly focus on uplifting underserved communities, including students, older adults, and those on tribal lands, ensuring everyone can participate in the digital world and benefit from its opportunities.

For more information, contact:

Marcy O’Leary

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