As a local company, CellularOne proudly sponsors many non-profit organizations and events that benefit the members of our community.

Cuesta College |  The Arthritis Foundation |  Hospice |  KCBX Public Radio
American Cancer Society |  Heritage Oaks Bank |  Mozart Festival

Cancer Detection Program Donation CellularOne recently presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Tri-Counties Cancer Detection Program with the donation dedicated for San Luis Obispo County. CellularOne conducted a fundraising campaign in October 2003 that raised monies through its new customer base. The campaign was conducted in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the fourth year in a row, CellularOne has donated funds to support the Cancer Detection Program. CellularOne’s donation throughout the four-year period now totals $39,830. The Tri-Counties Cancer Detection Program provides free breast cancer screenings and diagnostic exams to eligible low-income, uninsured or underinsured women. The donation from CellularOne is designated for use only by women who reside in San Luis Obispo County.

Dave Pruett, Vice President and General Manager of CellularOne, presents check to June English, Program Administrator for the Tri-Counties Cancer Detection Program.

CellularOne Journalism Scholarship at Cal Poly In 1994, CellularOne donated $50,000 to create an endowment for an annual scholarship program in the university's journalism department. Since then CellularOne has given fifteen scholarships to deserving Cal Poly students. Cal Poly journalism major Nicole Shanafelt is the latest recipient of CellularOne's annual scholarship receiving $1,425. Shanafelt will graduate in 2004 and aspires to have a career in broadcast journalism, ultimately in foreign correspondence.

Dave Pruett, Vice President and General Manager of CellularOne, with Nicole Shanafelt, Cal Poly journalism student and recipient of CellularOne scholarship.

Aloha CellularOne! "Aloha SLO!" was the theme at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Mixer Showcase held in May 2004. The CellularOne booth was dressed up in Hawaiian style and staff gave away 500 free beach balls to participants! CellularOne conducted a special drawing for an overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel and dinner for two at Roy’s Hawaiian Restaurant in Newport Beach. Leslie Talley was the lucky winner of the drawing and was presented the gift certificates by Dave Pruett, Vice President and General Manager of CellularOne.

Dave Pruett, Vice President and General Manager of CellularOne, presents gift certificates to winner Leslie Talley.

CellularOne Helps Citizens Assist Police A unique program gives Morro Bay citizens the opportunity to help keep their neighborhoods safe. Through the Morro Bay Police Community Service Volunteer Program, citizen volunteers assist police officers with search and rescue, crime scene preservation, vacation house checks, and traffic control at accident scenes. The volunteers also patrol local neighborhoods, Morro Bay's downtown area as well as special community events. The program, which has been in effect since 1996, boasts 30 trained volunteers who stay connected and report emergencies using wireless phones donated by CellularOne. "When tragedy strikes, Morro Bay Police Community Services Volunteers are on the scene to assist emergency personnel," said Hank Roth, crime prevention coordinator for the Morro Bay Police Department. "Whether they are reporting suspicious activity, helping a lost child or reporting a traffic accident, these community volunteers depend on clear communication from CellularOne."

Morro Bay Police Department Community Service Volunteers Virginia Hiramatsu and Ken Vesterfelt

Donate a Phone Campaign In a effort to provide safety and security for victims of domestic violence and at-risk senior citizens, CellularOne, the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo and the local chapter of Soroptimist International collected used wireless phones during National Wireless Safety Week. The phones were then inspected, programmed to dial 911, and donated to area women's shelters and to Lifespan Services Network, which operates programs designed to help seniors retain their independence. The Donate-A-Phone Campaign collected more than 260 used phones.

Donate a Phone from left to right: Dave Pruett, CellularOne; Leslie Massey, Soroptomist; Marry Harris, Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo; and Harry Ovitt, Livespan Board Member.

CellularOne Receives American Cancer Society Award CellularOne received the prestigious Susan Figge Memorial Award from the American Cancer Society, San Luis Obispo unit at a recent Volunteer Appreciation event. Since 1996, the annual award has been given to local volunteers to recognize efforts in the fight against breast cancer. CellularOne is the first local business to receive the award. CellularOne's multi-approach efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer early detection include sponsoring the annual Tell A Friend Phone-A-Thon, raising money for the Breast Cancer Early Detection Program, and educating customers on the value of early detection through newsletters, bill inserts and in-store displays.

Dave Pruett, Vice President / General Manager of CellularOne with Sombra Ruiz, Director of Community Services of the local American Cancer Society.

Proud Supporter of Cuesta Athletics CellularOne is proud to continue our tradition of supporting the Cuesta College Athletic Program. Since 1994, CellularOne has donated more than $60,000 to Cuesta College Athletics. Our support helped create the Athlete of the Month program where we have honored more than 50 college athletes. We believe in supporting our youth through college sports.

Dave Pruett of CellularOne with Cuesta Administration Gil Stork, Bob Mariucci, and Cuesta athletes.

Cuesta College Call Boxes Gil Stork, Vice President of Student Services for Cuesta College and Dave Pruett, Vice President and General Manager for CellularOne, stand next to a new wireless call box on campus. CellularOne has installed five such boxes throughout the campus to be used in emergency situations. CellularOne has been an active supporter of Cuesta College for the past seven years and is pleased to provide this measure of enhanced security for Cuesta College students, faculty, employees and visitors.

Dave Pruett, Vice President / General Manager of CellularOne with Gil Stork (left), Vice President of Student Services for Cuesta College