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local AT&T Believes initiatives in at least a dozen more cities. We’re already seeing “believers” from outside AT&T join our employees in these endeavors.  I recently had an opportunity to volunteer at one of these events within the program when the Dallas Global Fraud management organization (DGFMO), under the leadership of Doti Butler, spent the day at CitySquare. As a non-profit organization based in Dallas, CitySquare’s mission is to fight the causes and effects of poverty through service, advocacy, and friendship. Today, the CitySquare Food Pantry serves, on average, 250 neighbors a day.  The team and I spent the day volunteering in CitySquare’s food pantry where we helped serve a record-setting 293 neighbors. From loading and offloading produce to bagging fruits and vegetables to helping neighbors shop in the grocery store area of the food pantry, the DGFMO team was everywhere providing support. This volunteer event was more than just a team building exercise; it was a commitment by AT&T employees to “make a difference” in our community. When asked “What was the biggest impact about your work and time at CitySquare?” Sam, interim volunteer ambassador for CitySquare, replied “the people experiencing homelessness are no different than you and I. CitySquare is working hard to remove the stigma around homeless people so that we can see these individuals as our neighbors. Working and volunteering at CitySquare Food Pantry is impactful in the fight against poverty and homelessness.” From working with CitySquare in Dallas to igniting the creation of new local chapters across the nation, AT&T Believes initiative acts as a great way to show our commitment

“ Neighbors ” is how CitySquare refer to the people they serve , an important reminder that the individuals struggling with poverty and homelessness are our neighbors and we share a community together . to making a difference in the community but also in enabling employees to expand their mindsets and capabilities in an interconnected world. Rolling up our sleeves every now and again, we can all play a small part in making our country and world just a little better!

"Together we feed the hungry, heal the sick, house the homeless, and renew hope in the heart of our city."

- CitySquare Mission