Qwest Communications - Press Release Archive (Community & Sponsorships)

Weekend Backpack Food Program Fills Gap for Homeless/Highly Mobile Youth — Check Presentation April 28

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:11:31 -0400

The Qwest Foundation, Arizona Department of Education and Washington Elementary School District Join Forces to Meet Needs of Children

PHOENIX, April 28, 2010 – Homeless/Highly Mobile students in 10 schools in the Washington Elementary School District will now have access to food supplies for the weekend, thanks to the generous support of the Qwest Foundation through an...

Eight, Arizona PBS and Qwest Foundation Announce Winners of Qwest Storymakers Middle School Writing Contest

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:36:35 -0400

Phoenix, Ariz. – April 10, 2010 — Eight's Educational Outreach division-ASSET and Qwest Foundation announced the winners of the Qwest Storymakers Middle School Writing Contest today at an awards ceremony and author workshop/lecture held...

Qwest Pioneers Receive Seven Awards for Community Service Programs

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:30:43 -0400

DENVER – April 07, 2010 – The Qwest Pioneers, a volunteer organization of current and former employees of Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q), has received seven awards for community service programs it sponsors in nine states.
At the 83rd...

Phoenix Day Receives Grant from Qwest Fund

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:13:18 -0400

Phoenix Day is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $6,000 from the Qwest Family and Work Development Fund, which represents a partnership between Qwest Communications, the Communications Workers of America and the International...

Alliance of Black Telecommunications Professionals Announces 2010 Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:59:59 -0400

DENVER, March 29, 2010 – The Alliance of Black Telecommunications Professionals (ABTP), an employee resource group of Qwest Communications, is proud to present its annual scholarship fundraiser “Vegas in the Rockies” a silent...

Using Ears to Find Easter Eggs

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:06:26 -0400

Area visually impaired children can now hunt for “beeping” Easter eggs

What: Visually impaired children from White Pine Elementary school in Boise will fill their Easter baskets with “beeping” Easter eggs during a special Easter...

Using Ears to Find Easter Eggs

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:41:04 -0400

Portland-area visually impaired children can now hunt for “beeping” Easter eggs

What: Visually impaired children and their families will fill their Easter baskets with “beeping” Easter eggs during a special Easter egg hunt at the...

Suns’ Leandro Barbosa to Deliver $5,000 in New Basketball Equipment to Two Valley High School Varsity Basketball Programs

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:07:11 -0500

Suns guard to present new equipment as part of Qwest Communications “Team Assist” program

WHAT: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will deliver $5,000 in new sports equipment to two Arizona high school varsity basketball programs as part of the Qwest Communications “Team...

Qwest Teachers & Technology Grant Program Offers $150,000 to Colorado Schools

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:30:00 -0500

Teachers Compete to Bring High-Tech Tools and Programs to Students

DENVER – Jan. 27, 2010 – For the past three years, teachers in Colorado have opened new chapters in their students’ success by bringing new, relevant technology to their classrooms as a result of $400,000 awarded by the Qwest...

Qwest Provides $100,000 Grant to Support Arizona Teachers

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:04:30 -0500

First Round of Recipients Announced on Saturday, January 23 in Tucson

Who and What: For the fifth straight year, The Qwest Foundation and the Arizona Technology in Education Alliance (AzTEA) announced that the Qwest Foundation will provide $100,000 in grants for Arizona teachers who have developed creative ways...

Innovate-Educate, Qwest and NMSTE Announce Education Grants

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:36:54 -0500

Collaborative partnership generates $25,000 towards education projects in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Dec. 21, 2009) – Innovate-Educate New Mexico (IENM), a statewide catalyst in 21st century education and incubator state to national education leader Innovate-Educate, announced today on behalf of Qwest Communications and...

Qwest Communities Receive More Than $10.5 Million in 2009

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Company has Largest Employee-Giving Campaign in a Decade

DENVER – Dec. 21, 2009 – In 2009, despite the continued economic downturn, Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q), its employees and the Qwest Foundation increased their commitment to community service by collectively donating more than...

Holiday Food Drive Donations Currently Tracking Slow

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:00:07 -0500

Food, Financial & Volunteer Time Donations Make the Season Brighter

When: Tuesday, December 15
2 p.m.

Where: Utah Food...

Suns and Qwest Communications Launch "Team Assist" Program

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:07 -0500

Two Arizona high school basketball programs to be awarded with $5,000 donation

PHOENIX, November 18, 2009 - The Phoenix Suns and Qwest Communications have partnered to launch “Team Assist,” a new community outreach initiative designed to provide new basketball equipment to two Arizona high school varsity...

Qwest Foundation gives $12,500 grant to Great Hearts Academies and its newest school Downtown

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:04:52 -0500

November 16th check presentation at Teleos Preparatory Academy, 7:30 AM at 1401 E. Jefferson in Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ - November 16, 2009: On Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 7:30 AM, Jim Campbell, Arizona State President of Qwest, will make a gift presentation of $12,500 to the students of Teleos Preparatory Academy. Located on the campus of...

APS Foundation, Qwest Veterans to Help Kirtland Families

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

[Albuquerque, NM] - Students and military families who attend three Albuquerque elementary schools will receive support services thanks to a $5,000 grant from Qwest Veterans to the Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation.

The grant will...

Qwest Foundation Provides $100,000 Grant to Support Arizona Teachers and Innovative Use of Technology for 5th Straight Year

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:07:07 -0500

Applications due Dec. 16, 2009, and Feb. 16, 2010

Who and What: For the 5th year, the Qwest Foundation and the Arizona Technology in Education Alliance (AzTEA) announced that the Qwest Foundation will provide $100,000 in grants for Arizona teachers who have developed creative ways to use...

Clinton Teacher Receives Surprise Grant from First Lady and Qwest Foundation

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:40:49 -0400

CLINTON, MONT. – Oct. 29, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, First Lady Nancy Schweitzer and the Qwest Foundation are making a tour of Montana, awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and...

Life-Saving World War II Story Comes Online, Thanks to Qwest Foundation Grant

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:19:30 -0400

Florida Holocaust Museum Hosts Online Bielski Brothers Exhibit, Brings “Defiance” Story to Millions

DENVER – Oct. 27, 2009 – A pair of old work boots and a tattered shirt are generally considered junk. But when they were worn by a man who braved one of the most dangerous times in world history and another who stood beside him to save...

Utah State Office of Education and Qwest Foundation Team to Reward Innovative Teachers Throughout Utah with Tech Grants

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400

Qwest Granting $50,000 for Teachers’ Technology Improvements in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, OCT. 27, 2009 – The Utah State Office of Education (USOE) today announced the Qwest Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program, which for the fourth year in a row will offer funds that allow...

Women’s Chamber Names Outstanding Businesses and Businesswomen at Awards Lunch

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:38:08 -0400

Qwest Communications Named Large Company of the Year

DENVER, Oct. 23, 2009 – The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) honored recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Young Professional of the Year Award and Company of the Year for small, medium and large businesses Friday...

Hinsdale High School Teacher Receives Surprise Grant From the Qwest Foundation

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0400

HINSDALE, MONT. – Oct. 19, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, the Qwest Foundation is awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and innovative ways. The grants are part of the Qwest Teachers...

Circle High School Teacher Receives Surprise Grant From Qwest Foundation

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0400

CIRCLE, MONT. – Oct. 20, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, the Qwest Foundation is making a tour of Montana, awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and innovative ways. The grants are...

Great Falls Teacher Receives Surprise Grant From Qwest Foundation

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:28 -0400

GREAT FALLS, MONT. – Oct. 14, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, the Qwest Foundation is making a tour of Montana, awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and innovative ways. The grants...

Qwest Selects Sherman & Howard as 2009 Qwest Law Department Spirit of Diversity Partner

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:03:28 -0400

DENVER – Oct. 13, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) announced today that Sherman & Howard L.L.C. has been selected as the Qwest Law Department’s Spirit of Diversity Partner. This annual award is meant to recognize a...