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.
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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
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
Woodway
All Hallows’ Groove Concert
Fri, 10/24 7-9pm
Carleen Bright Arboretum
9001 Bosque Blvd b, Woodway, TX 76712
Kick off Halloween night with a fang-tastic lineup of local music, food trucks and fun! Astound will be on-site with treats, no tricks.
Corpus Christi
RMA Trunk or Treat
Thurs, 10/30 5-7pm
RMA Parking Lot
3512 S Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Enjoy a night of spook-tacular fun, from candy and costumes to games, music and photo ops! We’ll be there celebrating connection, community and Halloween spirit. Don’t forget your costume!
Hewitt
Hewitt's Spooktacular Halloween Bash
Wed, 10/29 6-8pm
Warren Park
450 S. Old Temple Rd Hewitt, TX 76643
Bring the family for a frightfully fun evening at Warren Park with games, costumes and community spirit under the stars. Be one of the first 300 for a special tote bag filled with treats!
No Tricks Safe Treats
Fri, 10/31 5-7pm
Oak Harbor Main Street
881 SE Pioneer Way, PO Box 851, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Get ready for a night of costumes, candy and spooky fun downtown! We’re excited to help make this Halloween celebration one to remember for families across the community.
LIC Monster Mash
Fri, 10/31 4:30-7:30pm
Vernon Boulevard between 46th and 50th Avenues
Long Island City, New York 11101
Bring the family for a spooky afternoon of tricks and Astound bags full of treats (the good ones) in Long Island City. Stop by and grab yours while supplies last!
Veteran's Luncheon
Fri, 11/7 11am-1pm
Edward Bacon Recreation Center
1020 Ridge Ave, Darby, PA 19023
We’re honored to join the community in celebrating local veterans and their service. Astound will be on-site sharing resources to help support connection, plus a chance to win in a special gift card raffle!
Trick or Treat Ghost Walk
Fri, 10/31 4-7pm
Newport City Hall
169 SW Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97365
Costumes, goodies and good company! This year’s Ghost Walk has it all! Stroll through the fun and enjoy a night of spooky community connection, with a little help from Astound behind-the-scenes.
Día de los Muertos
Sat, 11/1 5-9pm
Western Avenue and High Street, Blue Island, IL
Celebrate the Día de los Muertos with music, culture and tasty food! Stop by our table to learn how we keep the community connected and take home some festive surprises while you’re here.
Southland Community Expo
Sat, 11/1 12-4pm
Orland Square Mall
288 Orland Square Dr Orland Park, IL 60462
Take a break from shopping and stop by the Astound booth at the Southland Community Expo 2025! Discover how our WiFi and mobile keep you connected at home and on-the-go.
Orland Square Mall Kiosk
Fri, 11/7-9 10am
Orland Square Mall
288 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462
Visit Astound at the Orland Square Mall to meet our team, explore our WiFi and mobile services and discover new ways to stay connected in your community.
Kohl Children's Museum
Sat, 11/8 9:30am-12pm
2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026
Curiosity takes center stage at the Curious George Exhibit! Kids can explore science, math and engineering through hands-on fun while families enjoy giveaways and smiles at the Astound booth.
Evansville Housing Authority Resource Fair
Fri, 11/7 1-4pm
C.K. Newsome Center
100 E. Walnut, Evansville, IN 47713
Connect, learn and explore! From job opportunities to local resources, there’s something for everyone in the community. Discover Astound’s services and pick up informational material plus freebies at our booth.
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