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SAFFORD – Local families received a boost during the holiday season thanks to a $5,000 grant awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley by Sparklight® through its Charitable Giving Fund. The grant funded the nonprofit’s Holiday Hope & Cheer program, which provides holiday meals and gifts to youth and families in need.
During its recent grant cycle, Sparklight awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 25 nonprofit organizations across the cities and towns it serves. From child and family support to hunger relief to education and vital skills training, the funding is helping enhance communities and uplift lives.
“Programs like Holiday Hope & Cheer make a meaningful difference for families during a time that can be very overwhelming,” said Jay Macleod, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, Southwest. “Through our Charitable Giving Fund, Sparklight is proud to support local organizations that help bring relief, dignity, and joy to families across the Gila Valley.”
With grants announced in December, Sparklight expedited the award to ensure it could meet the nonprofit’s program schedule and serve families before the holidays.
“We are deeply grateful to Sparklight for its generosity and support of our Holiday Hope & Cheer program,” said Adriana Romero, Director of Grants for the Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley. “This grant allowed us to brighten the holidays for more than 50 local youth and their families, helping relieve financial stress so they could enjoy the wonder of the season.”
The company’s Charitable Giving Fund focuses on initiatives that create lasting, local impact, including education and digital literacy, hunger relief, and community development. Since the Fund’s inception in 2020, Sparklight has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to more than 275 nonprofits that make a difference in the lives of their communities.
Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for the spring 2026 cycle will be accepted April 1–30, 2026.
For more information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, please visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.
About Sparklight
Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight®, the brand our customers know and trust, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity – we’re transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer experience at our core.
Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business, and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities, and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them — one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.
