NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - A project in Norfolk, Nebraska to improve communication between city staff and non-English speaking community members is getting some funding help from a communications company.

Wireless provider T-Mobile announced a $50,000 “hometown grant” to Norfolk. It’s one of 25 such grants it’s awarding to communities across the country.

The City of Norfolk will use their funding to launch VozNorfolk, a citywide language initiative to help first responders and city organizations better communicate with non-English speaking residents.

The project will install multilingual signage at key public parks and provide interpretation iPads to first responders, city administration buildings, and the public library.

“T-Mobile’s generous grant will be instrumental in expanding our lan

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