AT&T and Compudopt provided 1MO? with 100 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies today to distribute to Atlanta youth and families. 

This distribution is part of a broader AT&T employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 20,000 students across the country with laptops and backpacks before they head back to school. In addition to supplies like notebooks, pencils and headphones, the backpacks included cards of encouragement written by AT&T employees.

“At 1MO?, our mission is to inspire, educate and empower at-risk youth by leading them to make positive life choices that enable them to reach their personal potential. With AT&T's donation of laptops, we are not only providing essential digital tools but also reinforcing our commitment to guiding these young men toward brighter futures,” said Dr. Travis Barber, Founder and CEO, 1MO?. “These laptops will play a critical role in helping our students complete homework assignments, develop new skills and explore their passions. Together, we are providing equity of resources and closing opportunity gaps for our Atlanta youth.”

“As we continue to work toward creating a more connected, thriving Atlanta, partners like AT&T are helping us achieve that mission. AT&T’s donation of laptops to 1Mo? and the youth they serve is helping equip our youth and families with the digital resources necessary as they pursue their academic and personal goals,” said Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier, District 4. “With AT&T and 1MO?, we are providing essential access to technology and creating pathways to success for Atlanta youth. We appreciate AT&T for their commitment to advancing digital equity and supporting Atlanta’s future leaders.”

This effort is part of the AT&T Connected Learning® initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030. 

“At AT&T, we are committed to helping close the digital divide and ensuring every young person has access to resources needed to thrive,” said Riley Blount, Vice President of External Affairs, AT&T Georgia. “Technology is a gateway to equity of opportunity, and we are proud to collaborate with 1MO? to remove barriers to success and empower Atlanta youth to achieve their dreams.”

Learn more at att.com/connectedlearning.