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
Lights in the Parkway
Fri, 11/28 – 1/6
435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA
Experience the magic of the season as the Lehigh Parkway transforms into a magical wonderland filled with thousands of dazzling lights supported by Astound.
Dream Come True Live Telethon
Mon, 12/1 6-8:45pm
435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Dream Come True Telethon & Auction, helping children in Lehigh Valley live their fantasies! Start bidding on holiday favs while supporting a noble cause, then tune into the live telethon on 12/1 at 6pm on Astound TV Network.
Christmas City Village
Fri, 11/14 – 12/21
Downtown Bethlehem
74 W. Broad Street , Bethlehem, PA
Make your list and check it twice? Explore the unique handmade goods local vendors have to offer at Christmas City USA’s annual holiday market. Astound will be on-site keeping you connected with complimentary WiFi.
Easton Winter Village
Fri, 11/28 – 12/21
Centre Sq, Easton, PA
Take a walk down holiday lane! Explore locally sourced seasonal goodies in the holiday themed huts lining the village supported by Astound.
WBS Penguins vs LV Phantoms
Fri, 11/28 7:05pm
40 Coal St, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Before the puck drops, stop by the Astound booth at the main concourse to lock in Gig WiFi priced for life!
Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Festival
Sun, 11/30 4-7pm
Civic Center
14750 S. Ravina Avenue Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Kick-off the holiday season with a little magic! From free activities and locally sourced goods to the annual Christmas parade and connecting to your magical moments with Astound, we’ve got a feeling you’ll be walkin’ in a Winter WondORLAND.
Winter Fest
Sat, 12/6 12-3pm
Aquatic Park
11930 S Kostner Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
Celebrate Santa’s landing with fun games, events and your local favorites… including Astound! Stop by our table and learn how we help keep our community connected all season long.
Arundel Mills Mall Kiosk
Fri, 11/28 – 12/29
7000 Arundel Mills Cir. Hanover, MD 21076
Stop by our kiosk at Arundel Mills Mall and to learn how you can keep holiday shopping everywhere you go with Astound’s reliable WiFi and mobile.
A Downtown Christmas
Sat, 12/6 11am-3pm
Main Street, Downtown Evansville, IN
The holiday season takes over Main Street with reindeer, festive characters, snow machines and more! The holiday fun continues at the Astound booth with Gig WiFi to keep up with the year’s busiest season.
Toys for Tots Donations
Fri, 11/17 – 12/17
Astound
Toys for Tots takes over Astound in the Boston area! Donate new, unwrapped toys through 12/17 and help put a smile on children’s faces in our community.
Toys for Tots Donations
Fri, 11/17 – 12/16
Astound
33-16 Woodside Avenue Long Island City, 11101
Toys for Tots takes over Astound through 12/16. Stop by and donate new, unwrapped toys and help bring smiles and holiday magic to children in the New York City area.
Christmas in The Square
Fri, 11/21-1/5
Frisco Square
8874 Coleman Bvld, Frisco, TX
The holidays take over Frisco with beautiful lights for the 20th anniversary of Christmas in The Square! Enjoy the holiday light tunnel presented by Astound or hit the ice at the outdoor skating rink.
Stanwood Lights of Christmas
Fri, 11/28 – 12/28
20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA
Celebrate the season with Astound and enjoy a holiday experience like no other, featuring dazzling displays, a Christmas Market and Penguin Putt along the sparkling route.
Port Angeles Winter Ice Village
Fri, 11/28 – 1/6
121 W. Front St., Port Angeles, WA
Get in the holiday spirit with Astound at the Winter Ice Village, featuring festive snacks and a fun ice skating rink to test your skills all season long.
Home for the Holidays
Sat, 12/6
881 SE Pioneer Way, PO Box 851, Oak Harbor, WA
Kick-off the magic of the season with carolers, cookies and cocoa. Enjoy the fun ‘Home for the Holidays Santa Parade’ and stay for the Christmas Tree lighting powered by Astound.
Festival of Trees Fundraiser
Sat, 12/6 5pm
Cowlitz County Event Center
1900 7th Ave, Longview, WA
Dive into the season of connections with Astound and help support women and children of the community at the Festival of Trees fundraising auction. Grab your ticket for the evening gala to bid on exquisitely decorated Christmas trees, table tops and wreaths.
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