AT&T Donates $7,500 to Central Oregon Red Cross

The donation supports ongoing wildfire relief efforts across the region following a challenging fire season.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Philanthropy

AT&T Donates $7,500 to Central Oregon Red Cross

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AT&T presented a $7,500 donation to the Central Oregon Red Cross at its Bend office. The contribution supports ongoing wildfire relief efforts across the region.

Why it matters

The gift arrives after a wildfire season across the region, and the presentation recognized local emergency responders. It highlights how partnerships with public safety and relief organizations support communities during disasters.

AT&T's donation totals $7,500 to the Central Oregon Red Cross, a figure the company presented in Bend on November 9, 2026. The extraction does not provide the donation's share of the organization's wildfire relief budget or how the funds will be distributed.

The players

AT&T

AT&T is a major American telecommunications company that has supported public safety communications through its FirstNet network.

Central Oregon Red Cross

The Central Oregon Red Cross is the regional chapter of the American Red Cross that provides disaster relief and emergency services across Central Oregon.

Anthony Broadman

Anthony Broadman is an Oregon State Senator who attended the donation presentation.

The details

Representatives from AT&T presented the donation at the local Red Cross office in Bend. The event included area emergency responders, Oregon State Sen. Anthony Broadman, Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz, and representatives from the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

- November 9, 2026: AT&T presents the $7,500 donation to the Central Oregon Red Cross in Bend.

Philanthropy in Public Safety

The event highlighted FirstNet, Built with AT&T, the dedicated public safety broadband network that helps emergency agencies keep wireless connectivity during disasters. Corporate giving paired with this network reflects how telecom partnerships now extend beyond infrastructure into direct disaster relief support.

The donation directly supports Red Cross wildfire relief services available to residents of Central Oregon. Local households affected by fire seasons can rely on these regional emergency resources during future disasters.

The takeaway

Corporate donations to local disaster relief organizations help sustain the wildfire response capacity that communities depend on. Residents can stay prepared by knowing where regional Red Cross services operate before emergencies arise.