Princeton, N.J. — December 19, 2024 — Astound Broadband (Astound), a premier provider of Internet, Mobile, and TV services, announced today that it has received the prestigious Community Champions Award from America’s Communications Association (ACA) for the company’s groundbreaking Astound Community Connects initiative. Featured in the December issue of Independent Communications News, this recognition cites Astound’s impactful partnership with Habitat for Humanity and its commitment to fostering equitable homeownership and building inclusive communities across the United States.
Astound Broadband joined forces with Habitat for Humanity in April 2024 through the Home is the Key campaign, a nationwide initiative focused on increasing access to affordable housing. As part of the partnership, Astound organized more than 40 employee volunteer events across the country, in addition to providing significant financial and in-kind support. These events enabled Astound employees to directly participate in building homes and supporting local communities in areas where Astound operates, including California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
“The Community Champions Award is a reflection of our employees’ passionate dedication to the communities we serve,” said Jim Holanda, CEO of Astound Broadband. “Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity has allowed us to make a real impact—promoting equity and providing more families with access to affordable housing. We’re inspired to continue this important work.”
As part of Astound’s Community Champions Award, ACA has donated $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity. ACA is an advocacy organization for independent broadband, video and communications providers. The ACA Community Champion Awards is an annual competition among ACA members to recognize community initiatives that provide helping hands to their neighbors and friends.
Astound employees have played an active role in Habitat for Humanity projects throughout much of 2024, participating in major home builds in Bethlehem, PA, and Chicago, IL, during Fair Housing Month in April and in the other Astound markets in May and June. These events brought employees and future homeowners together to build affordable homes, highlighting Astound’s commitment to volunteerism and community engagement.
The partnership is part of Astound’s broader commitment to social responsibility. Past initiatives include awarding $1 million in grants to local nonprofits, supporting Feeding America during the pandemic, and launching an innovative fiber optic training program for high school students in Massachusetts. Through efforts like these, Astound continuously strives to make meaningful impacts in the communities it serves.
For more information, visit astound.com or call 1.800.4.ASTOUND (1.800.427.8686).
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About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband (astound.com) is the sixth largest cable operator in the U.S., providing award-winning services, fiber-powered internet, TV, mobile, landline phone and fiber optic solutions for residential and business customers across the United States. Astound services Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, and regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.
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