Employees select organization to receive special donation in recognition of Company’s 125th anniversary
MANCHESTER, N.H. – April 18, 2019 – Today, Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a leading broadband and business communications provider, awarded a special donation of $1,250 to Families in Transition-New Horizons, a New-Hampshire-based organization providing hunger relief, emergency shelter, safe affordable housing, and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless or in need.
The company is marking its 125th year in 2019 by presenting a special gift of $1,250 each month to nonprofit organizations across its service areas.
Pamela Hawkes of Families in Transition - New Horizons (second from left) accepts a check from
Consolidated Communications employees Ken Doyle, Linda Collings and Jim McTaggart (L to R).
Company employees vote to determine which organization receives the donation, and the gifts are made in addition to the company’s annual giving contributions within its markets.
“We’re pleased to make this special contribution to Families in Transition-New Horizons in recognition of Consolidated Communications’ 125 years of serving customers,” said Shannon Sullivan, corporate communications manager. “Our tradition of giving across our service areas is rooted in supporting organizations that make a significant impact in our local communities. Every day, our employees live our company value of building stronger communities, and by selecting Families in Transition-New Horizons, they acknowledge the difference the organization makes in the lives of local children and families.”
“We provide shelter and other types of housing to nearly 500 people each and every night,” commented Maureen Beauregard, president, Families in Transition-New Horizons. “In addition, we serve over 600 meals per day. So, having the support of Consolidated Communications and their engaged employees, is critical to our ability to provide these essential services to those most in need.”
Throughout the year, Consolidated Communications employees will vote on additional organizations to receive a special contribution in recognition of the company’s anniversary. Contributions already have been awarded to nonprofits in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
About Consolidated Communications
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSL) is a leading broadband and business communications provider serving consumers, businesses, and wireless and wireline carriers across rural and metro communities and a 23-state service area. Leveraging an advanced fiber network spanning 37,000 fiber route miles, Consolidated Communications offers a wide range of communications solutions, including: high-speed Internet, data, phone, security, managed services, cloud services and wholesale, carrier solutions. From our first connection 125 years ago, Consolidated is dedicated to turning technology into solutions, connecting people and enriching how they work and live. Visit www.consolidated.com for more information.