LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Windstream (NYSE: WIN) announced today a new program that will give
public schools in Windstream's service area the chance to receive up to
$200,000 for new technology and computer labs. The program, called Classroom
Connections, is being launched as part of Windstream's 2009 Green
Truck Tour, which the company uses to give customers hands-on
interaction with its phone, high-speed Internet, and digital TV products.
All public and public charter schools in Windstream's 16-state service
area are encouraged to apply for the Classroom Connections
donation. Eight $25,000 donations will be made. Only one school in each
school district may receive a donation. A complete overview of the Classroom
Connections program can be found online at www.greentrucktour.com/classroom.
Schools must apply online and are required to submit a video
demonstrating need for the donation. The deadline to apply is March 12.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of judges including Windstream
executives and outside leaders in the technology and education
industries chosen by Windstream. The eight schools selected to receive
donations will be announced in May. The selected schools must make the
technology upgrades by Sept. 15, 2009.
"This new component of the Green Truck Tour allows us to make a big
difference at public schools in the communities we serve," said Ron
Proleika, vice president of marketing communications for Windstream. "In
today's world it is so important for students to have access to
technology, and Classroom Connections gives Windstream the
opportunity to help put that technology directly in students' hands."
The Green Truck Tour will officially launch in March and will run
through November. During the 2008 Green Truck Tour, Windstream donated
$200,000 to nonprofit organizations and civic groups across the country.
The tour also gives Windstream an opportunity to educate the public
about the safety, security and reliability of traditional landline phone
service.
About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides digital
phone, high-speed Internet and high-definition video and entertainment
services to customers in 16 states. The company has approximately 3.1
million access lines and about $3.2 billion in annual revenues. For more
information, visit www.windstream.com.