FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sparklight Awards $5,000 to Pockets Full of Sunshine
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (Jan. 14, 2025) –– Sparklight®, a leading broadband provider, recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Pockets Full of Sunshine 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 Jane Shanley, Sparklight Senior Regional Director Southeast. “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.”
Pockets Full of Sunshine helps individuals with disabilities learn life skills, offers social opportunities, and emphasizes the importance of giving back by being good stewards of the communities in which they live. The organization is using the grant to fund its monthly Peers & Pizza program, which provides an important cooking and socialization opportunity.
“Strong community partnerships mean everything to us at Pockets Full of Sunshine as we strive to provide the adults with special needs we serve with fulfilling and meaningful opportunities for connection,” said Laurin Rivers, Pockets Full of Sunshine Co-Founder. “We are incredibly grateful to Sparklight for their belief in our mission and generosity. This is a true gift to both our patrons and their caregivers. Thank you, Sparklight!”
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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