Sparklight®, a leading broadband provider, recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Coats for Kids of Clay 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 Mike Drahota, Sparklight Senior Regional Director North Central. “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.”
A ministry of Brazil First United Methodist Church, Coats for Kids of Clay County will use the grant to serve underprivileged elementary students in the community.
“Sparklight’s generous $5,000 donation will help us provide new coats and shoes for over 350 children to keep them healthy and warm over the cold winter,” said Ellen Packard, Coats for Kids of Clay County Chairperson. “The school nurses in our elementary schools identify students who need our help. With Sparklight’s support, we can fulfill these essential needs.”
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 Sparklight on Facebook, Instagram and X pages.
Source: Sparklight
