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PureTalk customers surpass $100,000 in donations to American Warrior Partnership
PureTalk

PureTalk, a nationwide cell phone service provider offering premium wireless service at a fair price on the nation's most dependable 5G network, recently celebrated over $100,000 customer donations to the America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP). 

Since January 2023, the company has engaged in an ongoing AWP roundup partnership, resulting in $33,067 of donations in Q1 2024, bringing total funds to $109,815.

 To date, nearly 85,000 round-up and one-time donations have been made during checkout. 

PureTalk's partnership with AWP highlights the unwavering commitment made daily to honoring and supporting our nation's veterans. Through generous donations from both PureTalk and its customers, AWP receives substantial support, aiding the organization in continuing its life-saving work.

“We are honored to give back to organizations like America's Warrior Partnership, which is doing such life-changing work on behalf of our nation’s heroes,” said William Curry, chief strategy officer for PureTalk. “This partnership affirms our dedication to supporting our nation's veterans. We are confident that the donations provided to AWP will create a brighter future for the veteran community, empowering them through the resources AWP provides.”

AWP is a national organization working to prevent veteran suicide and overdose by connecting veterans and their families to the necessary resources. By providing access to life-saving programs, AWP improves the lives of tens of thousands of veterans and their families, serving them proactively and holistically before a crisis occurs. 

AWP incorporates a “one size fits one” approach to supporting the veteran community by providing multi-faceted resources for veterans across several needs including housing, employment, training, counseling, and more.

By using this approach, the AWP Network has assisted over 10,000 veterans, family members, and caregivers. AWP utilizes a four-step plan to connect, educate, advocate, and collaborate with veterans, their families, caregivers, and communities to make a difference in the lives of U.S. veterans regularly.

“We are honored that PureTalk chose to partner with America's Warrior Partnership in support of our nation’s veterans,” said Jim Lorraine, president and CEO of AWP. “PureTalk’s customers are making a difference in the lives of others daily, and we want to take a moment to show our appreciation to them and PureTalk for their consistent support.”

PureTalk remains dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and looks forward to continuing to support AWP in the future. To learn more about PureTalk’s support of AWP, visit our website https://www.puretalk.com/roundup.

April 3 crash kills two young adults, injures third
Newton County Sheriff Car---WEB

NEWTON COUNTY — Around 10 a.m. on Thursday, a head-on collision on Highway 212 left two young adults dead and a third hospitalized.

Joe Navarro, 21, was driving the vehicle and Breanna Smith, 18, was in the passenger seat. Katie New, 20, sat between them.

According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle lost control while going around a curve and crossed the centerline, where it collided head-on with a box truck. The crash report shows that their vehicle traveled another hundred feet after impact before coming to a stop. It spun, ended up facing the opposite direction on the shoulder of the opposite lane.

Navarro and Smith were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. New was airlifted to Grady Hospital. Her current condition is not known. 

Navarro, Smith and New were not believed to be wearing seatbelts when the collision occurred.

The driver of the box truck was not reported to have suffered any injuries.

This is an ongoing story. The News will post updates as they are made available.