COLUMBUS, Miss. (Jan. 13, 2025) –Sparklight®, a leading broadband provider, recently awarded a $3,000 grant to Loaves & Fishes of Lowndes County through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The organization was one of 24 nonprofits across Sparklight’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000 during the most recent award period.
The Charitable Giving Fund, which awards $250,000 in grants annually, concentrates support in the following priority areas:
- Education and Digital Literacy
- Food Insecurity
- Community Development
This grant season, Sparklight also extended support to organizations devoted to veterans’ outreach, elder care, afterschool programs, community safety, animal advocacy and more.
“Sparklight is proud to support the nonprofits that make a meaningful difference in our community,” said Charlie Oakes, Sparklight Senior Regional Director Gulf Coast. “These organizations are essential to strengthening the cities and towns we serve, and we are grateful for the opportunity to amplify their efforts. Together, we can bring vital resources and support to those who need it most.”
Loaves & Fishes of Lowndes County will use the grant to expand its kitchen facilities to respond to increased community demand.
“As we work to provide a daily meal to those in need, this funding will allow us to enhance our efforts and grow our feeding program to operate year-round,” said Steve Greenough, Loaves & Fishes of Lowndes County Vice President of Programs. “The availability of our soup kitchen is crucial to the well-being of our community. We sincerely appreciate Sparklight’s partnership in helping us make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for spring 2025 grants will be accepted between April 1-30, 2025.
For more information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving. To learn more about Sparklight high-speed internet services and career opportunities, please visit www.sparklight.com or follow the company on its Facebook, Instagram and X pages.
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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® and the associated Cable One family of brands, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity–we’re transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.
Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re 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–one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do–it’s who we are.
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