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With the latest round of [T‑Mobile’s Difference Maker Award](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/rewarding-teams-to-reward-their-communities), a quarterly employee recognition program, Team Magenta teammates who support customers in  Southern California  had the opportunity to champion causes they care deeply about by giving back to organizations making a difference in the Southwest. The selected nonprofits — Alzheimer’s San Diego, Barrett Foundation, Operation SafeHouse, Rady Children’s Hospital and Wounded Heroes of America — each received $10,000 to advance their work in areas like healthcare, housing and youth programs. T‑Mobile employees also teamed up with these organizations for a hands-on day of service, amplifying the impact of their contributions. “Our employees are the heart of T‑Mobile, and the Difference Maker Award gives them a powerful way to turn their passion into real impact,” said Jon Freier, President, T‑Mobile Consumer Group. “It’s all about recognizing their hard work and supporting causes they care deeply about, making life better for so many people in the communities we serve.” [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/02/Wounded-Heroes-of-America-Social.png) [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/02/Barrett-Foundation-Social.png) [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/02/Rady-Childrens-Social.png) [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/02/Alzheimers-SD.jpg) [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/02/Image.jpg) T‑Mobile employees met with each organization to tour the facilities and present their donation. Here’s a closer look at how each organization is making a difference. - [__Alzheimer's San Diego__](https://www.alzsd.org/) — Alzheimer's San Diego's mission is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by all dementias in San Diego County through supportive services, education, social connection, and community awareness. Services are provided to the local community through every stage of the dementia journey not only to caregivers, but also to those living with memory loss or dementia, including those who live alone with dementia. - [__Barrett Foundation__](https://www.barrettfoundation.org/) — Since 1985, Barrett Foundation has been committed to ending the experience of homelessness for women and children in Albuquerque, NM, by providing shelter, housing, and supportive services. - [__Operation SafeHouse Inc.__](https://operationsafehouse.org/) — Provides emergency shelter, intervention and outreach services to run away, homeless or other youth in crisis. SafeHouse offers youth positive alternatives to becoming victims of the streets. - [__Rady Children's Hospital San Diego__](https://www.rchsd.org/) — Ranked as one of the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego provides the most advanced treatment and comprehensive care to young patients and families from across Southern California. Now part of [Rady Children’s Health](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fradychildrens.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLyssa.Hansen9%40T-Mobile.com%7C17bb4e5d291f4679498208dd3698425e%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C638726749779403433%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4x02w8ws4O93cvODKpk%2FDwSdTbvdyJpf4SfPWCXegGE%3D&reserved=0), its leading programs and specialties save lives and brighten futures for children throughout the San Diego region and around the world. - [__Wounded Heroes of America__](https://woundedheroesofamerica.org/) — Ensures our heroes are not forgotten or alone, dedicated to connecting wounded (OIF) Iraq and (OEF) Afghanistan veterans with the resources they need to re-enter and adjust to civilian life, supporting veteran families in southern California communities. Learn more about previous Difference Maker Award recipients and their selected nonprofits [here](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-pays-it-forward-with-50000-to-mountain-west-area-nonprofits) and [here](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-pays-it-forward-with-50000-to-colorado-nonprofits). __T‑Mobile’s Ongoing Commitment to Giving Back__ These donations underscore T‑Mobile’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in communities across Southern California. Other investments include the Un-carrier’s [Hometown Grants program](https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants), which provides funding to small towns each year for city beautification projects, public improvements and more. Since launching the five-year program in 2021, 13 towns in California have received nearly $600,000. In addition, T‑Mobile has awarded funds to small businesses through Hometown Grants.  Since inception, more than $3 million has been allocated to fuel small business projects like revitalizing farmers’ markets, supporting business incubators and making improvements to city main streets. In addition, [Project 10Million](https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million) is T‑Mobile’s $10.7 billion initiative aimed at helping close the digital divide in education by offering internet connectivity and mobile hotspots to up to 10 million eligible student households across the U.S. Through T‑Mobile’s education programs, the company has connected nearly 1 million students in California and is also offering school districts free and heavily subsidized data plans, as well as access to affordable laptops and tablets. As of the end of 2023, T‑Mobile has provided over $6.4 billion in products and services and connected nearly six million students across the U.S. through Project 10Million and other education initiatives. Follow [@TMobileNews](https://twitter.com/TMobileNews) on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay up to date with the latest company news.  \### __About T‑Mobile__   T‑Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T‑Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T‑Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T‑Mobile, Metro by T‑Mobile and Mint Mobile. 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