Local CASA Organization Chosen by Employees to Receive Special Donation in Recognition of Company’s 125th Anniversary
MATTOON, Ill. – Feb. 14, 2019 – Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) a leading broadband and business communications provider, today awarded a special donation of $1,250 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of East Central Illinois in celebration of the company’s 125th anniversary.
Consolidated Communications is marking its 125th year with special contributions to organizations across the country selected by employees. The contributions are in addition to Company’s annual contributions across its service areas.
Employees selected the local CASA organization to receive the first contribution and presented a check today to Kim Carmean, executive director of CASA of East Central Illinois. CASA recruits, trains and supports volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities. The local organization supports children in Coles and Cumberland counties.
“We’re pleased to make this special contribution to CASA of East Central Illinois in recognition of Consolidated Communications’ 125 years of serving customers,” said Sarah Greider, Corporate Communications manager. “Building stronger communities and supporting organizations that make an impact on our community are at the heart of our tradition of giving. Our employees support our company value of building stronger communities, and I’m pleased to say they selected an organization that is making a difference in the lives of local children to receive this first gift.”
“Consolidated Communications has been a consistent supporter of CASA of East Central Illinois and we appreciate this special contribution in recognition of the company’s 125th anniversary,” said Carmean. “In 2018, our advocates served 130 children and we anticipate that number to continue to grow in 2019. Donations like this help us to make an impact on the lives of abused and neglected children in Coles and Cumberland counties.”
Each month, Consolidated Communications employees will vote on the organizations to receive a special contribution in recognition of the company’s anniversary.
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 http://www.consolidated.com/ for more information.