In Your Community
How we're giving backSupporting Our Local Communities
Astound Broadband 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 moreToys for Tots Toy Drive
Join us in spreading Holiday Joy!
Now until Sunday, December 15th, 2024
This holiday season, Astound Broadband is proud to partner with Toys for Tots to bring smiles to children in need. From Thanksgiving to just before Christmas, visit our retail stores to drop off new, unwrapped toys and help us make the season brighter for families in our community. Together, we can make a difference!
California
Auburn, California
1015 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA, 95603
Concord, California
785 Oak Grove Rd, #M
Concord, CA, 94518
Rocklin, California
2205 Sunset Blvd, Suite #201
Rocklin, CA, 95765
San Mateo, California
2841 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA, 94403
West Sacramento, California
1031 Triangle Ct
West Sacramento, CA, 95605
Woodland, California
1861 E Gibson Road, Suite C
Woodland, CA, 95776
Oregon
Canby, Oregon
353 NW 2nd Ave
Canby, OR, 97013
Depoe Bay, Oregon
646 US-101
Depoe Bay, OR, 97341
Sandy, Oregon
36653 US-26
Sandy, OR, 97055
Sheridan, Oregon
430 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR, 97378
Stayton, Oregon
281 N 3rd Ave
Stayton, OR, 97383
Waldport, Oregon
385 NE Alsea HWY, #6
Waldport, OR, 97394
Woodburn, Oregon
635 Ray J Glatt Circle B
Woodburn, OR, 97071
Washington
La Conner, Washington
511 Morris St, Suite 2
La Conner, WA, 98257
Port Angeles, Washington
112 W 8th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Port Orchard, Washington
4519 SE Mile Hill Dr
Port Orchard, WA, 98366
Seattle, Washington
900 Lenora St, Suite 140
Seattle, WA 98121
Sequim, Washington
1400 W Washington St, #108
Sequim, WA, 98382
Stanwood, Washington
9300 271st St NW, Suite B1
Stanwood, WA, 98292
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.
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
Bethlehem Farmers Market
Thursdays from 11am – 3pm
Farrington Square, Bethlehem
This non-profit farmers’ market provides the freshest local-only produce, baked and natural goods plus much more. Visit the Astound Broadband tent for a reusable tote bag for all of your delicious fruits and veggies!
Touch a Truck
Saturday, 10/5 10am-2pm
Bushkill Township Recreation Fields
Join us at Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity’s Touch a Truck fundraiser event! Children of all ages can climb in (and on) trucks and other vehicles from local exhibitors, ranging from construction equipment to school buses! Families can enjoy food, crafts, giveaways and more! Visit the our tent to get a glimpse inside of the Astound TV Network broadcast vehicle!
Glenolden Borough Community Day
Saturday, 10/5 12pm-6pm
Glenolden Park – W Knowles Ave, Glenolden, PA 19036
Enjoy family fun for all ages, including live music, kids inflatable obstacle courses, contests, train rides and more! Visit our tent for free giveaways and the exclusive offers on internet , mobile and TV services.
Woodburn Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 4:00-6:30pm
Astound Broadband is proud to sponsor the Kid’s Zone at the 2024 Woodburn Trunk or Treat event. Get your little ghosts and goblins ready for this year’s Trunk or Treat event. Join us for a ghoulishly good time filled with spooky fun! It will be a frightfully fun event you won’t want to miss!
Silverton Christmas Market
November 21 – December 31, 2024
Stroll along immersive paths draped in more than 1.5 million lights. Don’t miss The Great Northwest Light display sponsored by Astound Broadband! Explore the authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa to share your wish list or enjoy music and a brew in the Biergarten. Cozy up to a fire pit or take a ride down the snowless tubing hill.
Bay Street Boo Bash
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
A community trick-or-treat event hosted by Port Orchard Waterfront businesses. Bring the whole family for a fun filled day, full of activities! But don’t forget about the Scarecrow, The Annual Scarecrow Contest is an opportunity for the community to show off their creativity and love of downtown Port Orchard while celebrating the fall season. Over three weeks in October and November, members of the Port Orchard community will showcase their scarecrows around downtown Port Orchard. Winners receive trophies and/or plaques commemorating their accomplishments!
Wintertide Makers Market
November 29th – December 15th
Astound Broadband is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Port Angeles Fine Arts Makers Market in the Esther Webster gallery and highlights the work of local artists and artisans as the gallery transforms into a festive holiday market. Shoppers will find art prints, home decor, jewelry, body care, kitchenware, cards, stickers and more.
Port Orchard’s Holiday on the Bay
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Join us downtown for a family tradition you will not want to miss as we kick off the start of the Christmas season on Bay Street! Enjoy pictures with Santa, pet parade, holiday markets, family fun, musical performances, Christmas lights in the marina, cocoa bars, treats and so much more! Close out the night’s festivities as we light the Christmas tree and welcome in the holiday season!
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