FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sparklight Donates $5,000 to Support Dent County Toy Drive
SALEM, MO., December 18, 2024 – Sparklight, Salem’s hometown internet provider, has donated $5,000 to the Dent County Toy Drive in the wake of the Dec. 17 fire that not only decimated the Scenic Rivers Industries (SRI)/Dent County Sheltered Workshop building and vehicles, but also the toys and gifts collected meant to brighten the holidays for 130 families in need. The donation will help the Dent County Toy Drive replace the lost toys so the organization can still make deliveries by Christmas and fulfill the holiday wishes of these families.
“Our associates live and work in Salem, and we are proud to support organizations like SRI/Dent County Sheltered Workshop and the Dent County Toy Drive that do so much to enhance our community,” said Sam McGill, Sparklight Director, Regional Operations North Central. “Formerly Fidelity Communications, Sparklight has served this community for more than 25 years. We hope that this donation will ensure holiday cheer to the many families supported by this wonderful organization.”
“Dent County Toy Drive is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from Sparklight and other dedicated partners in our community,” said Becki Heathman, Toy Drive Committee Member. “We know that many families are suffering. Sparklight’s support will enable us to fulfill the Christmas wishes of children in need in Salem even while we are rebuilding. We are appreciative of the massive outreach and know that – through this widespread support – we will emerge even stronger.”
Sparklight’s donation is an extension of the company’s focus on and contribution to the livelihood of the communities it serves. In Phelps and Dent counties, Sparklight has sponsored events, made donations to local school districts and volunteered at food pantries. Sparklight also awards $250,000 annually to nonprofits across its 24-state footprint through its Charitable Giving Fund, including Hope Alliance of Missouri and The Community Partnership in nearby Rolla.
Learn about Sparklight’s ongoing community support as well as its Charitable Giving Fund by visiting www.sparklight.com or following the company on its Facebook, Instagram and X pages.
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About Fidelity Communications/Sparklight
Sparklight® is a leading broadband communications provider and part of the Cable One family of brands, which serves more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states. Powered by a fiber-rich network, Sparklight provides consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including high-speed internet and advanced WiFi solutions, cable television and phone service. Sparklight Business provides scalable and cost-effective products for businesses ranging in size from small to mid-market, in addition to enterprise, wholesale and carrier customers.
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