MT. VERNON – T-Mobile announced Thursday that Mt. Vernon is one of its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients.
The $14,500 grant will go towards creating a dedicated Teacher Library and resource hub at the new United Way of South Central Illinois facility that will expand access to classroom books and reading materials for local students.
The project was submitted by the United Way of South Central Illinois, and was selected from more than 1,000 applicants this round. Each quarter, T-Mobile awards 25 Hometown Grants to small towns with populations of 50,000 or less.
A celebratory check presentation will be held Friday at 5 p.m. at the 9th Street Festival Zone during Mt. Vernon Fall Fest.
