UDT Partners with CISTN to Provide Winter Coats & Cold Weather Gear for Children Across Tennessee
NASHVILLE (December 4, 2025) – UDT (United Data Technologies), a national technology solutions leader focused on delivering enterprise IT and telecommunication solutions today announced a partnership with Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN) to provide winter clothing for children across the Volunteer State. UDT recently donated 200 brand new winter coats, hats and gloves to CISTN to help kickstart the nonprofit’s winter coat drive ahead of the colder months and holiday season.
The cold weather gear collected during the coat drive will ultimately be distributed across 13 counties that CISTN serves, including:
UDT team members and CISTN CEO Meredith Benton (second from left) pose with the boxes of donated winter gear.
Bledsoe County
Clay County
Fentress County
Grundy County
Hamilton County
Hardeman County
Jackson County
Lake County
Lauderdale County
Morgan County
Putnam County
Scott County
Van Buren County
“Part of what sets UDT apart from others is not only our best-in-class service and our deep knowledge and expertise, but also our unwavering commitment to serving the larger community,” said UDT CEO Henry Fleches. “That’s why when we heard about Communities in Schools’ needs, we jumped at the chance to help them. We urge every company in the state to look for ways – big and small – to support kids, families and communities, especially during the holiday season.”
“Every child deserves the chance to learn without worrying about whether their basic needs are met. When kids have food on the table, clothes to wear, and someone looking out for them, they can focus on what really matters – learning, exploring, and growing,” said Simon Weller, UDT’s Chief Technology Officer – Service Provider Unit and one of several senior UDT executives based in Tennessee. “That’s why we stand with organizations like Communities in Schools that provide this kind of support. Together, we can make sure Tennessee’s children have the foundation they need to thrive in school and in life.”
“Thank you to UDT for partnering with us on the winter gear drive,” said Meredith Benton, CEO of Communities In Schools of Tennessee. “It’s not every day you have a company proactively reaching out to you with an offer to help our children and families. This much-needed clothing will put smiles on so many faces, and we are so appreciative of UDT’s generosity and commitment to supporting children across the state.”
To learn more about Communities In Schools of Tennessee, visit cistn.org.
CISTN and UDT team members show off the donated children’s coats.
About UDT
UDT (United Data Technologies) is a national provider of IT and telecommunication solutions that modernize, connect, secure, and manage technology environments for commercial enterprises, state and local governments, and educational institutions.
With a portfolio that spans IT managed services, endpoint lifecycle solutions, cybersecurity, networking, computing, cloud, connectivity, and voice services, UDT helps clients align technology with their most important business priorities—empowering insight-driven IT strategies that accelerate innovation, streamline costs, and reduce risk. UDT has more than 400 professionals nationwide and is noted as a national leader in K-12 education technology.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Miramar, Florida, UDT serves customers across the United States. For more information, visit udtonline.com.
About Communities In Schools of Tennessee
Communities In Schools of Tennessee is an affiliate of the national organization that ensures every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond. Working directly inside 64 schools across Tennessee supporting more than 29,000 students, we connect students to caring adults and community resources that help them see, confront, and overcome the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future. For more information, visit cistn.org and follow @cistennessee on social media.