Charter's $30 Million
Philanthropic Program will Invest in 100 Community Centers and
Local Job Training Programs over Five Years
New Community Investments Aimed at Rural Areas, including
Missoula, MT, and Somerset County, ME, and Cities including
Dallas, Milwaukee and New
York
STAMFORD, Conn., April 4,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc.
today announced it will launch Spectrum Community Assist programs
in 20 new markets this year, adding momentum to the company's
$30 million, five-year philanthropic
initiative to revitalize 100 community centers and invest in job
training programs in underserved communities across its 41-state
footprint.
Charter launched Spectrum Community Assist last fall with
rebuilding events in St. Louis,
Charlotte, Orlando, South Glens
Falls, NY, and Stamford. In
2022, the company will significantly grow the program's reach with
revitalization projects and support for job training in markets
located in 14 states. Areas targeted for Spectrum Community Assist
investment include rural programs in Missoula, MT; Kearney, NE; Oconee
County, SC; and Somerset County,
ME; and community centers in urban locations including
Dallas, Denver, Los
Angeles, Milwaukee and
New York, among others.
"There is an acute need in underserved neighborhoods nationwide
for the career development and social support that local community
centers provide," said Rhonda
Crichlow, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
for Charter. "Charter is committed to investing in the communities
we serve, and Spectrum Community Assist will make a difference by
directly supporting centers and organizations that provide critical
services to help local residents build the skills that will enable
them to improve their financial condition and increase the economic
impact on the community."
Charter has partnered with national nonprofit organization Jobs
for the Future (JFF) to identify community centers in the areas
selected for Spectrum Community Assist programs. Charter will
invest in each center's job training efforts with cash grants and
in-kind contributions, improve physical classroom spaces and
provide new equipment, including laptops and furniture.
Additionally, because broadband is a critical component of a
community center's infrastructure, Charter will offer each
community center its advanced 1 gigabit internet service. Finally,
Charter will sponsor revitalization events with employee and
community volunteers to repair and enhance the physical
buildings.
Spectrum Community Assist 2022 Markets
CALIFORNIA: Antelope Valley, Los Angeles, Salinas
COLORADO: Denver
FLORIDA: Palm Coast
HAWAII: Oahu
MAINE: Somerset County
MINNESOTA: Duluth
MONTANA: Missoula
NEBRASKA: Kearney
NEW YORK: Buffalo, New York City
NORTH CAROLINA: Fayetteville
OHIO: Cleveland, Columbus
SOUTH CAROLINA: Bamberg, Oconee
County
TEXAS: Dallas, San
Antonio
WISCONSIN: Milwaukee
More information on Charter's philanthropic initiatives,
including Spectrum Community Assist, is available here.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable
operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states
through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications
network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art
residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV,
Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business®
delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled
with special features and applications to enhance productivity,
while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum
Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions.
Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for
the modern media landscape. The company also distributes
award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original
programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum
Originals. More information about Charter can be found at
corporate.charter.com.
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