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Supporting Our Local Communities

Astound Broadband is proud to be part of the communities we serve. Here are some of the local organizations and events that we support and sponsor.

Community Impact

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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 ANGENCY OF DELEWARE 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.

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CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK

Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $25,000 to the Capital Area Food Bank to assist their mission as the anchor of the hunger relief infrastructure in the region, providing more than 45 million meals to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity.

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.

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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.

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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.

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BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS

Astound Broadband powered by RCN donated $50,000 to Bridge 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 Boston Community Development (ABCD) to benefit their WorkSMART Program that offers paid internships to Boston high school students in grades 9-12.

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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.

Feeding America

Giving and making a difference in someone’s life is more important than ever. We will continue to lend a hand to support those in need and we invite you to join us.

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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.

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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.

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento

We donated $15,000 to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento’s signature impact events: Women Build, Memorial Gala and Rock the Block.

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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.

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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.

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Here's to Our Heroes Golf Tournament

Organized by the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, this tournament celebrates local heroes from the Armed Forces and first responders. Astound Broadband powered by Wave was a sponsor of the tournament, which took place May 7th, 2021 at Gold Mountain Golf Complex.

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Dream Come True Auction

The 36th annual Dream Come True Telethon took place on Monday, December 6, 2021. Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in the Lehigh Valley and Delaware County were able to watch live on RCN TV. The goal of the telethon is to increase awareness of Dream Come True, an organization that raises funds to grant the dreams of children who are terminally, chronically, and severely ill.

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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.

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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

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Astound Broadband powered by Grande Cares Club

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.

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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.

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Grilling for Dad Giveaway

May 13 – June 10

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Apple Watch Giveaway

April 18 – May 16

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Local Events

Mother's Day Weekend 5k and Fun Run

Waco / May 7
Start your Mother’s Day Weekend off right with this beach-themed family-friendly event. Astound Broadband powered by Grande is a Founding sponsor.

Ribfest

Chicago / June 17-20
Astound Broadband powered by RCN will be a Grand Sponsor of this annual event, hosted by the Exchange Club of Naperville, benefitting over fifty local charities who share the mission of eliminating child abuse and domestic violence.

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Mayfair Festival of Arts!

Lehigh Valley / May 27-29
Visit Cedar Crest College to experience all the amazing live music, local crafts, and delicious food Mayfair has to offer! Stop by the Astound Broadband powered by RCN tent, where we’ll have astounding freebies and more.

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Lansdowne Farmers Market

Philadelphia / Saturdays Beginning May 28
The Lansdowne Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9 am-1 pm starting May 28th. Enjoy vendors selling fresh vegetables, delicious pastries, and more in the municipal parking lot on Lansdowne Avenue.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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RISE IN QUEENS

ALI FORNEY CENTER

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Feeding America

Local Philanthropy

Imagine Englewood If

Sponsoring Local Sports Teams

Habitat for Humanity San Francisco

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in Burlingame

Sponsoring Local Sports Teams

Habitat for Humanity - North Willamette

Here's to Our Heroes Golf Tournament

Dream Come True Auction

The Gazelle Foundation's Run for Water

Astound Broadband powered by Grande Cares Club

Grande Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund (GEMS)

JA Finance Park

Local Campaigns

Grilling for Dad Giveaway

Apple Watch Giveaway

Local Events

Mother's Day Weekend 5k and Fun Run

Ribfest

Mayfair Festival of Arts!

Lansdowne Farmers Market

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