{"id":974093,"date":"2026-06-22T07:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sparklight-strengthens-local-communities-through-more-than-125000-in-charitable-giving-fund-grants\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T07:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:04:43","slug":"sparklight-strengthens-local-communities-through-more-than-125000-in-charitable-giving-fund-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sparklight-strengthens-local-communities-through-more-than-125000-in-charitable-giving-fund-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Sparklight Strengthens Local Communities through More than $125,000 in Charitable Giving Fund Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\nAwards support programs focused on food insecurity, child and senior advocacy, digital literacy, technology access and more<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p>PHOENIX, June  22, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=09kECvdR9a4Mvc10uW5THf13LrL13Gd-WVaxVcKCshv_F_B9ceXzwGarhfVmwOns6CBdOP3hMgfBlUOeA58quGh2JsgNAMlBbuC45IE0xM4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sparklight<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, a leading provider of high-speed internet and mobile services, recently awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across its footprint through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=09kECvdR9a4Mvc10uW5THetOB4Wh4ODnNLzZLvqF6_xIK4q1dPRP88obfc-vkHLnSlY8dt5_Rwa2rumQVKxQre7ZTMTF2_Ys_pVRHIOxLo4KeeQjmWB87h2lFAING3FLkrvnH3O1RBZ6Bsl4h0G5ew==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=09kECvdR9a4Mvc10uW5THetOB4Wh4ODnNLzZLvqF6_wTvRm3BaZv-n5iz3TlODsR939SI0wBVoIcMfUMtQ548o3Y0YnUQl35GBlrcUsx4y7TRpY4VVzqNBpq-QSDKvcXV6fEvFZaPFyav6WoFpHs3Q==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund<\/a> provides $250,000 annually to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening local communities through:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:9pt\">Education and Digital Literacy<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:9pt\">Food Insecurity<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8pt\">Community Development\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This grant cycle, Sparklight also funded organizations working to serve vulnerable children, increase the independence of seniors, improve workforce readiness, expand access to technology and more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAcross our footprint, nonprofit organizations are making a meaningful difference every day by addressing local needs and strengthening the communities we call home,\u201d said Jim Holanda, CEO of Cable One, Sparklight\u2019s parent company. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support their efforts through our Charitable Giving Fund and help expand the impact of their important work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Among this spring&#8217;s recipients is Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS), which will use its grant to strengthen its home-delivered meal program, delivering nutritious meals and meaningful connections for some of the community\u2019s most vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are deeply grateful to Sparklight for its generous grant to our home-delivered meal program,\u201d said Stephanie Nabor, SEACUS Executive Director. \u201cFor many of our clients, a meal delivery is more than food \u2014 it\u2019s a lifeline that reduces isolation and provides reassurance that someone cares. This grant reflects Sparklight\u2019s commitment to the well-being of our community and to those who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Supporting Long-Term Community Impact <\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Since launching the Charitable Giving Fund in 2020, Sparklight has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to more than 300 organizations dedicated to addressing local needs, expanding opportunity and strengthening communities across its footprint. The fund is one of the many ways Sparklight invests in the communities it serves, alongside associate volunteer efforts, local partnerships and other community initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Sparklight and its community impact initiatives: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-NK0U7vCqxDC7CiXK7EW5RzSs-5eY3sAlY_bo5RUO-gOe1oq3ZwZ4q9FTwIFF3nuw6ziQWg6n_gBotg91G0HbvhDHlueVHzRhtCCLAVSrsVZgXtvd9YiaYUJYI6N0oZlIW260UcNwMES-CVAcnObi40gdnHVmB1ZD0DRkj1Mb5s=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.sparklight.com\/about\/social-responsibility<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Apply for a Future Grant<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for Sparklight&#8217;s fall 2026 grant cycle will be accepted Oct. 1\u201331, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund and application requirements is available at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-NK0U7vCqxDC7CiXK7EW5QMB1vgCdocsChA7cFcRt3wTqMO3BgAMf2ZSP3ehbhpbagSyJEtsbycT5nSMJid2m-Drvkmg6tj4E3BzC_ULGID5yU1srCozCDurcDLfac9cHMKWCYt0I20OvVhzBQ5iyg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.sparklight.com\/charitablegiving<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Spring 2026 Grant Recipients<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Alabama<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. \u2014 Anniston<\/li>\n<li>Eden Elementary School \u2014 Pell City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Arizona<\/strong><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS) \u2014 Safford<\/li>\n<li>The Community Cupboard Food Bank, Inc. \u2014 Prescott<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Idaho<\/strong><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Idaho Business for Education (IBE) \u2014 Boise<\/li>\n<li>Idaho Falls Family YMCA \u2014 Idaho Falls<\/li>\n<li>Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce \u2014 Nampa<\/li>\n<li>Snake River Animal Shelter \u2014 Idaho Falls<\/li>\n<li>Star Food Bank \u2014 Star<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Indiana<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation \u2014 Mitchell<\/li>\n<li>Vincennes Community Food Pantry \u2014 Vincennes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Louisiana<\/strong><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (D.A.R.T.) \u2014 Farmerville<\/li>\n<li>East Carroll Community Action Agency \u2014 Lake Providence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Mississippi<\/strong><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Community Action of South Mississippi \u2014 Moss Point<\/li>\n<li>Wayfinder Initiative \u2014 Gulfport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Missouri<\/strong><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CASA of South Central Missouri \u2014 Rolla<\/li>\n<li>New Testament Baptist Church \u2014 Sullivan<\/li>\n<li>Schroeder Family Exploreum \u2014 Joplin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>New Mexico<\/strong><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>R4Creating \u2014 Rio Rancho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Oklahoma<\/strong><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ada Regional United Way \u2014 Ada<\/li>\n<li>The Salvation Army of Bartlesville \u2014 Bartlesville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>South Carolina<\/strong><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry \u2014 Ridgeland<\/li>\n<li>Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry \u2014 Bluffton<\/li>\n<li>Dragonboat Beaufort \u2014 Beaufort<\/li>\n<li>St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen \u2014 Hilton Head Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Texas<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin \u2014 Odessa<\/li>\n<li>Marshall Education Foundation \u2014 Marshall<\/li>\n<li>Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry (VCAM) \u2014 Victoria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about\u00a0Sparklight\u2019s\u00a0high-speed\u00a0internet or mobile service, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1WUAQ5uzsQkzsc_jkj7wYN0fDS10V3Y0TnMepwOGA3NcMaeDm1Sq4Bmm6AC4dX4e8gDEbW7-FiHSoTV_SVkV8rNX9B9YTfRY8Lqbi-zilOg=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sparklight.com<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=H4sU-fqFAZhj7OXr3oEmUG1LqhxNlhECEraPl_1cBAVLkiSMVprbBq-ZzNcOmWdEuLs4K-CeaEsiuzY4GCxv7reR8Yz1jQULHwMAXSpHgu33oi36hNxnMAhqJsKytnlT\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">business.sparklight.com<\/a> or follow the company on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1iJv7VFfZhhjWPDHy6tR4i60k0_ZTiaDz4nwK9_SRx0Y7dOwKTYyTQODc068kD4AKCv1snN-k1P93tW5VunPBE3f8A84fxCjLy4tkTkQ5b6EpcUWUqBIHCK2aSHa7Fv4\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=48JcCYpsfp0rMx5UpsRspD52tobWY6HG2dfhSAmcnmEI9cLqNM9bODx-_NmW5tOgQC8ibZHb54XbbICF18zLphLMn1JbRilFDBPxLRubRFM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=3zq6BiCCP4fM6ii1mAteZKjWRlHYMGCnWlYPR4mJSmqeSsjIPBicHWPjTO2UIc-1w75WSZ7mK_FFMwQKkattYg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Sparklight<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, the brand our customers know and trust, we\u2019re not just shaping the future of connectivity \u2013 we\u2019re transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don\u2019t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We\u2019re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them \u2014 one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn\u2019t just what we do \u2014 it\u2019s who we are.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>CONTACT:<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Trish Niemann<br \/>Vice President, Communications Strategy<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=IgzsivlqY9CDdOaG8BzxwAdOPVVPA9xWghXI5KVXwtZY4kQu1ISjNvHJQf4duaFEwtnH3E1AF-zhfDdd3tmDW_gmUQHXM9gX583jlm2OM-D4zIIW9v34EWsf4Zedqsxs\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">patricia.niemann@cableone.biz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>FAQs<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        <strong>What is the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund?<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>The Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund is a corporate philanthropic program operated by Sparklight, a leading provider of high-speed internet and mobile services. Established to support local impact, the Fund provides financial grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life for families and individuals in the communities Sparklight serves. <\/p>\n<p>The Fund prioritizes support in three core areas: education and digital literacy, food insecurity and community development. Learn more at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-NK0U7vCqxDC7CiXK7EW5QMB1vgCdocsChA7cFcRt3xfzq4JSTFeUuvCayvenHsVEcEAhATUyGRvdN2TEC1USxyKDgFe-XolB1Ep8CHi-itSTNkIbEcSA_k0mb1O5M16VyAPGvKuS7k4RxTRIy5vyA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.sparklight.com\/charitablegiving<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>How much has the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund awarded to date?<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Since its launch in 2020, the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund has awarded over $1.3 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofit organizations across Sparklight\u2019s service footprint. This total includes the spring 2026 grant cycle, during which the company awarded more than $125,000 to qualifying community organizations.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>What types of organizations are eligible for a Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund grant?<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, 170(c)(1) organizations, and select schools and government or municipal entities. To qualify, organizations must operate within Sparklight\u2019s service territories and demonstrate programs that align with the Fund\u2019s priority areas and community impact goals.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>How does the Charitable Giving Fund align with Sparklight\u2019s role as a connectivity provider?<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>As a high-speed internet and mobile provider, Sparklight recognizes that access to reliable, high-quality connectivity is essential for education, employment, healthcare access and community engagement. The company\u2019s investments in network infrastructure, combined with its Charitable Giving Fund, support a shared mission to connect people to opportunity, information and essential resources. To explore services available in local communities, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-NK0U7vCqxDC7CiXK7EW5eqr_wtrUKgtTjcGZW3RVKJgqoQ4X89tusmRIED2vVcjpNiWKFEmlyn8zlg72ox52cPxbBsn3bT_tUZsZl7yTmh2z985J_IkacB_Fis_Ro1u\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.sparklight.com\/internet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Where can nonprofits find grant information and apply?<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Grant guidelines, eligibility requirements and a list of past recipients are available at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-NK0U7vCqxDC7CiXK7EW5QMB1vgCdocsChA7cFcRt3xfzq4JSTFeUuvCayvenHsV3ftJgDfVU5AYCVsdlqKLrqprJ7x4nehcPXw2JYV8i7SAqu0eQHfwMAJ_-7w4eBjTunsQc5rL004_G-5_TGW6tg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.sparklight.com\/charitablegiving<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Grant applications are accepted only during open application periods, which occur twice annually:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Spring cycle: April 1\u201330<\/li>\n<li>Fall cycle: October 1\u201331<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pgf7WnioKITpdEKCdWuFrIMJfp47yTD_K1WPGrIBKS0SMOqTOL6HPSTTlcu_ogKTc82D_Wwuxm22TEL55JhUZcbNU_Xr-Fhk4zt-e6v0yhkihJ9ziLSLASzWfsovhv-2cq9zbsJw8MuBeRg7efS2L17ua0hICKSbf6bT8bxqQ6uTxrNMsF2-kDqORLSCJUG8lnLmrEXmM_w5KJADGG6Tf2zFD8DzTnGL_IHvhfRc3oKTeg_qK4G7lDjIeTwv5dL00JiCd37xLmwxGmbyt80nlw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/cdbe9a2f-c8cc-4e26-9967-cfe86be345e1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTc1MDAwNiM3NjcwMjY1IzIxMjM5MjA=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/OGQyN2I1OWEtOGJkMS00MTMwLTlhNjYtMTJkYThmMGVkYzY4LTExMzU0OTEtMjAyNi0wNi0yMi1lbg==\/tiny\/Cable-One-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Awards support programs focused on food insecurity, child and senior advocacy, digital literacy, technology access and more PHOENIX, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Sparklight\u00ae, a leading provider of high-speed internet and mobile services, recently awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across its footprint through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund. The Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund provides $250,000 annually to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening local communities through: Education and Digital Literacy Food Insecurity Community Development This grant cycle, Sparklight also funded organizations working to serve vulnerable children, increase the independence of seniors, improve workforce readiness, expand access to technology and more. \u201cAcross our footprint, nonprofit organizations are making a meaningful difference every day by addressing local &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sparklight-strengthens-local-communities-through-more-than-125000-in-charitable-giving-fund-grants\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Sparklight Strengthens Local Communities through More than $125,000 in Charitable Giving Fund Grants&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-974093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sparklight Strengthens Local Communities through More than $125,000 in Charitable Giving Fund Grants - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sparklight-strengthens-local-communities-through-more-than-125000-in-charitable-giving-fund-grants\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sparklight Strengthens Local Communities through More than $125,000 in Charitable Giving Fund Grants - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Awards support programs focused on food insecurity, child and senior advocacy, digital literacy, technology access and more PHOENIX, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Sparklight\u00ae, a leading provider of high-speed internet and mobile services, recently awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across its footprint through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund. 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