Community

Red Bulls and Alcatel Team-Up To Bring Holiday Cheer To The Children of the Covenant House in Newark, NJ

Alcatel donates pre-paid phones to homeless youth and host holiday luncheon from Brisas Restaurant and Bakery


Harrison, NJ (December 4, 2019) - The New York Red Bulls and Alcatel united today to bring holiday cheer to a group of homeless youth staying at the Covenant House in Newark, NJ.  Alcatel, the Official Smartphone and Tablet Partner of the Red Bulls, donated pre-paid phones to the youth and provided Top Up cards, gift cards with credit so they can activate their devices right away.


In addition, Brisas, the Official Empanada Partner of the Red Bulls, provided a special luncheon for the children to enjoy.


 “As part of this season of giving, we are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with the New York Red Bulls to help others in need,” said Joel Sawyer, Director of Marketing for North America, Alcatel. “By providing the youth at the Covenant House with pre-paid phones, we are hopeful it will improve their quality of life by making it easier to connect with much-needed services, friends and family, and job opportunities.”


"We are extremely thankful and appreciative for the opportunity we have to put smiles on the faces of children who have been dealt an unfortunate hand in life," said Marc de Grandpre, General Manager, New York Red Bulls. "Through the generosity of our partner Alcatel, kids at the Covenant House will be given pre-paid phones to make their day to day a little safer and more convenient. Also, thanks to our friends at Brisas, they will have a delicious meal to enjoy during the holiday season."




About TCL Communication

TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited (TCL Communication) designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of mobile devices and services worldwide through a comprehensive, multi-brand portfolio that includes TCL, Alcatel and BlackBerry branded products. Additionally, TCL Communication is the brand owner, R&D developer and manufacturing partner of Palm branded devices. The company’s products are sold in more than 160 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Incorporated in Hong Kong, TCL Communication operates its own manufacturing in China as well as global R&D centers. For more information, please visit www.tclcom.com.


TCL is a registered trademark of TCL Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alcatel is a trademark of Nokia used under license by TCL Communication.


Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, used under license, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.


Palm is a trademark owned by TCL Communication and under license by Palm Ventures Group through Wide Progress Global.


For more information on the Alcatel AVALON, please visit https://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/alcatel-avalon-prepaid/