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AT&T Foundation gives to Safe Futures

October 12, 2021 2:07 pm • Last Updated: October 18, 2021 8:25 am

From left, state Rep. Holly Cheeseman, R-East Lyme, with Safe Futures director of grants and compliance Margaret Soussloff, executive director Kathie Verano and Kelly Wade Bettuchi, regional director of legislative and external affairs for AT&T.(Photo submitted)

The AT&T Foundation awarded $10,000 to Safe Futures to support career and academic programming for victims of domestic violence. The month of October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The AT&T Foundation contribution will support victims of domestic violence in pursuing their education and employment goals to become financially independent.

The Safe Futures 24/7 confidential hotline can be reached at (860) 701-6001 or statewide at (888) 774-2900.

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