FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sparklight Donates $10,000 to United Way of the Lowcountry’s Disaster Relief Fund following Hurricane Helene
October 28, 2024 – SBeaufort, SC.– Sparklight®, formerly Hargray Communications, recently donated $10,000 to the United Way of the Lowcountry’s Disaster Relief Fund to help ensure individuals and families in the Lowcountry have access to temporary housing, food, clothing and other essentials as they begin to rebuild their lives. The emergency fund is being mobilized by the United Way to deliver critical assistance to local residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.
“We are thrilled to receive Sparklight's generous donation to our Disaster Relief Fund,” said Dale Douthat, President and CEO of United Way of the Lowcountry. “These funds will be critical in providing shelter, essential supplies and resources to displaced residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties who urgently need support. Sparklight’s ongoing commitment to its communities and nonprofits is incredible and makes a significant difference in the lives of our neighbors.”
“Sparklight is proud to support the United Way of the Lowcountry’s important work,” said Jane Shanley, Senior Director, Regional Operations Southeast. "Being part of the community means standing together in times of need. We hope that this donation can help ease the hardship of Hurricane Helene on our neighbors in Beaufort and Jasper counties.”
The contribution is an extension of Sparklight’s longtime community support as the Beaufort area’s hometown internet provider. The company recently donated backpacks and school supplies to local schools and will cosponsor several upcoming Beaufort events. Sparklight also awards $250,000 annually to nonprofits across its 24-state footprint through its Charitable Giving Fund, with recent recipients including HELP of Beaufort. Fall applications for the Fund are open through October 31 at www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.
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 Sparklight/Hargray
Sparklight, formerly Hargray Communications, 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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Jamie O’Driscoll
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jamie.o'driscoll@cableone.biz