In Your Community
How we're giving backSupporting Our Local Communities
Astound is committed to strengthening the communities we serve. Here are some of the local organizations and events that we support and sponsor.
Community Impact
Boys & Girls Clubs
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $105,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs in Easton, Bethlehem and Allentown to help the organizations continue their mission of creating a sense of belonging and inclusion for youth in the Lehigh Valley to ensure equity.
Community Action Agency of Delaware County
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $25,000 to the Community Action Agency of Delaware County. The funds will go directly towards the CAADC’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the Delaware County community, by providing invaluable programs that support housing, employment, and food security.
The Literacy Center
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $30,000 to The Literacy Center. The funds donated will go towards the center’s mission to help Lehigh Valley residents who experience language, education, and employment barriers by facilitating self-sufficiency programs through high-quality instruction.
Community Impact
Capital Area Food Bank
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $25,000 to Boys Town Washington D.C. to support their mission of helping parents expand and improve their child-rearing skills. These services and programs touch the lives of more than 6,200 children and families in the DC area each year.
Boys Town Washington D.C.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $25,000 to Boys Town Washington D.C. to support their mission of helping parents expand and improve their child-rearing skills. These services and programs touch the lives of more than 6,200 children and families in the DC area each year.
My Sister’s Place
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $25,000 to My Sister’s Place. MSP shelters, supports, and empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children while providing leadership and education to build a supportive community.
Community Impact
RISE in Queens
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $50,000 to Recreational Inner-City Sports Education - RISE in Queens. This donation will help support their numerous programs and events that combat drug abuse and gang violence in the community and support their youth and adult sports and recreation programs.
Ali Forney Center
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $50,000 to the Ali Forney Center. The center provides transitional housing and job readiness training to the LGBTQ+ youth community and a safe, warm and supportive environment where they can escape the streets.
Community Impact
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $50,000 to Bride Over Troubled Waters. The largest nonprofit organization in Greater Boston, Bridge provides a full continuum of care to over 2,000 homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth every year.
Action for Boston Community Development
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $50,000 to Action for Community Development (ABCD) to benefit their WorkSMART Program that offers paid internships to Boston high school students in grades 9-12.
Community Impact
Equality Texas
Astound Broadband powered by Grande donated $58,333 to Equality Texas as part of the company's DEI efforts. Equality Texas will use the donation to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ Texans by educating activists, community leaders, and elected officials about LGBTQ+ issues.
Texas Women’s Foundation
Astound Broadband powered by Grande donated $58,333 to the Texas Women’s Foundation as part of the company's DEI efforts. TXWF will use the donation to support their numerous programs and events that advance economic and leadership opportunities for women, girls, and families in Texas.
Texas Diversity Council
Astound Broadband powered by Grande donated $58,333 to the Texas Diversity Council as part of the company's DEI efforts. The donation will support TXDC’s 2022 Texas LGBTQ+ Unity Conference and the DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program, which prepares professionals to create and lead successful diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies for organizational excellence.
The Power of Community & Connectivity
Astound and Habitat for Humanity are collaborating to help families in need achieve stability and self-reliance through safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Learn moreGrande Cares
The Grande Cares Club is a private nonprofit organization that encourages and enables Astound employees to serve their neighbors in need through grants to non-profit organizations that:
- Provide basic human services – food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and safety
- Provide education through access to computer technology
- Provide positive initiatives for at-risk youth
Grande Cares
The Grande Cares Club is a private nonprofit organization that encourages and enables Astound employees to serve their neighbors in need through grants to non-profit organizations that:
- Provide basic human services – food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and safety
- Provide education through access to computer technology
- Provide positive initiatives for at-risk youth
Local Philanthropy
Imagine Englewood If
Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $110,000 to the non-profit Englewood foundation, Imagine Englewood If, to support their mission to strengthen and empower the Greater Englewood community through teaching local youth and their families healthy living, environmental awareness and positive communication skills.
Sponsoring Local Sports Teams
Astound Broadband powered by Wave is committed to giving back to our local communities by sponsoring local schools, sports organizations and youth teams again this year. See you on the field!
Habitat for Humanity San Francisco
Astound Broadband powered by Wave donated $15,000 last year to support Habitat for Humanity San Francisco. We also provided free internet for one year to a Habitat Family.
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in Burlingame
We are committed to helping where we can in our communities, and that includes our furry friends at the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in Burlingame, California. We are proud sponsors of the Bark and Brew Fest and A Home for the Holiday Gala events.
Sponsoring Local Sports Teams
Astound Broadband powered by Wave is committed to giving back to our local communities by sponsoring local schools, sports organizations and youth teams again this year. See you on the field!
Habitat for Humanity - North Willamette
Building our community in Oregon never stops. We are proud to support Habitat for Humanity in North Willamette.
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound supports over 1,600 young people annually in reaching their full potential by providing safe places, caring mentors, and year-round out-of-school programming. Donate now and be a catalyst for positive change in your community.
Support YWCA Allentown's The Perfect Fit Program
Astound’s Lehigh Valley team donated to The Perfect Fit Program, which helps over 500 women each year find the clothing and confidence necessary to start a job and build a career.
The Gazelle Foundation's Run for Water
In November 2021, Astound Broadband powered by Grande was honored to support the Gazelle Foundation’s “Run For the Water” as a media sponsor. The Austin-based nonprofit brought clean water to 5,000 people in four communities in Burundi Africa thanks to the funds raised in the race.
Astound Broadband powered by Grande Cares Club
Governed by employees and funded by employee donations, the Grande Community Chest is a 501(c) (3) organization that makes grants of up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations in our business footprint to address the following needs:
- Basic human services: food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and safety
- Education through access to computer technology
- Positive initiatives for at-risk youth
Grande Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund (GEMS)
The Grande Employee Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor deceased employees by awarding college scholarships to select high school seniors in two Astound Broadband powered by Grande markets each year on a rotating basis. To date, scholarships have been presented in Austin, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, San Marcos, Midland/Odessa, Dallas, and Waco.
JA Finance Park
JA Finance Park, Junior Achievement’s capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration, is offered to schools free of cost thanks to Astound employees through Grande Cares.
Local Events
San Marcos, TX
Snakefessst!
Sat, 9/13 9am-2pm
Discovery Center
430 Riverside Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Discover the fascinating world of snakes and other local reptiles. Take part in interactive events and unleash your creativity in snake themed fun for the whole family at this FREE event sponsored by Astound.
Polo for Equi-librium
Sun, 9/14, 11am-4pm
Braden Airpark
3800 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA 18040
Experience the ‘Sport of Kings’ in person or on ATVN on 9/17 at 7pm to help raise awareness for equine-assisted services within your community.
Anne Arundel County Fair
9/10-9/14
1450 General’s Highway (Route 178) Crownsville, MD 21032
Enjoy the 73rd annual fair week with 5 days full of attractions, live entertainment, tasty food and stop by the Astound table for exclusive offers!
Country Market and Rock & Roll Car and Motorcycle Show
09/13 11am-3pm
Centennial Park West
15609 Park Station Boulevard Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Spend the day enjoying farm-themed activities while browsing fresh produce, handmade goods and a lineup of unique cars and motorcycles. Roll down to our table for exclusive deals to keep you connected.
Blue Bridges 5k
Sun, 9/21, 8am-12pm
2413 Canal St, Blue Island, IL 60406
Lace up and explore historic Blue Island on a 5K route leading to a local market fair where you can hydrate and visit our booth for exclusive deals.
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
9/11-9/14
5 N Garfield Mt. Angel, OR 97362
From Bavarian games to arts and crafts and cultural dishes, visit the largest folk festival in the northwest sponsored by Astound.
Hot Chili & Cool Cars
Sat, 9/20 10am-3pm
Quarry Park
4000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA
Grab a bowl of chili at the Astound booth and enjoy live music before checking out the classic cars shows.
Red Leaf Organic Coffee Co.
9/10- 9/24
The first 100 customers to visit the participating Red Leaf locations receive $5 off their coffee order on 9/10, 9/17 and 9/24 courtesy of Astound.
Kelso: 209 W. Main St Kelso, WA 98626
Longview: 3202 Ocean Beach Hwy Longview, WA 98632
15th Ave: 1066 15th Ave Longview, WA 98632
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