OUR COMPANY OUR GOVERNANCE OUR PEOPLE OUR COMMUNITIES THE ENVIRONMENT THE NUMBERS AND SMALL PRINT Hometown Grants: Revitalizing Small Towns Across the Country As part of our larger commitment to rural America and our aim to achieve 5G for All, we are committed to helping smaller towns across America thrive. In 2021, T-Mobile launched an innovative program focused on investing money and volunteer energy into the community projects that residents of small towns really care about. Hometown Grants is our five-year, $25 million commitment that awards up to $50,000 each to 25 different small towns every quarter through 2026. From revitalizing a historic theater to creating an arts and innovation incubator to renovating a shelter for abused women and their children, the Hometown Grant winners create amazing projects that bring long-lasting benefits to their communities. At the end of 2021, the Un-carrier had given more than $3.3 million to support projects that are bringing economic opportunity and other benefits to 75 small towns in 35 states. To make sure we direct funds in a way that transforms communities, we’ve partnered with Smart Growth America and Main Street America, two organizations with a combined 60+ years’ experience building resilient and prosperous small towns and rural communities. By collaborating with our partners and community stakeholders on the ground, we are building lasting relationships centered on trust and shared goals. Community Helping Community Take the town of Lake Orion, MI, from the first round of grant recipients announced in fall 2021. The community wanted to enhance one of its lakeside parks with a pavilion and playground equipment—and we wanted to help. In addition to our financial support, team members from our nearby retail store and local marketing teams rolled up their sleeves and assisted with construction during the one-day community build. Our village parks and recreation board has worked hard with very modest funding to provide continued improvements which in turn support our growing economy. Today, T-Mobile is helping us to launch a new adventure with new breath and freedom to build on new ideas. We look forward to the many great benefits that our community will have as a result of T-Mobile’s generosity.” Ken Van Portfliet Village Council President of Lake Orion Hometown Grants isn’t just about responsibility. It’s the kind of commitment that wins word-of-mouth recognition and earns long-term customer loyalty. Philanthropy Continued 2021 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 49