ADA, Okla. (June 24, 2026) — Families across southeastern Oklahoma will receive support as they prepare for the new school year through a $5,000 grant from Sparklight® to the Ada Regional United Way. Awarded through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, the grant will help provide backpacks, school supplies, shoes and meals to students and families attending the nonprofit’s annual back-to-school community event.

Visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.

 

At Sparklight, giving back is a big part of who we are. Through our Charitable Giving Fund, we support nonprofits and community organizations working to make life better for local families. Together, we can strengthen the places we live and serve.

Sparklight prioritizes partnerships that create meaningful, lasting impact in our communities. While we welcome a variety of requests, we focus on three core areas:

  • Education & digital literacy: Helping learners of all ages gain the skills they need to succeed in a digital world.

  • Food insecurity: Supporting local organizations that help families put meals on the table.

  • Community development: Backing initiatives that strengthen our neighborhoods and support economic growth.

We’re proud to support bold ideas that help organizations grow and make a bigger impact. That includes things like:

  • Special projects that expand your programs or build capacity.
  • Capital campaigns that improve your space or upgrade your infrastructure.

Through our Charitable Giving Fund, we annually award $250,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations across our footprint, funding a variety of initiatives and programs, including STEM education in local schools; vocational and life skills training for persons with disabilities; capital campaign support for social services; and programs advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children, families in need, and the homeless.

 

Sparklight® is a leading broadband communications provider and part of the Cable One family of brands, which serves more than 1 million residential and business customers in 24 states. Sparklight provides consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including high-speed internet and advanced Wi-Fi solutions, cable television and phone service. Sparklight Business provides scalable and cost-effective products for businesses ranging in size from small to mid-market, in addition to enterprise, wholesale and carrier customers.

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