Sparklight®, a leading broadband provider, recently awarded a $7,500 grant to LaMa Animal Rescue & Support Services through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The organization was one of 24 nonprofits across Sparklight’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000 during the most recent award period.
The Charitable Giving Fund, which awards $250,000 in grants annually, concentrates support in the following priority areas:
- Education and Digital Literacy
- Food Insecurity
- Community Development
This grant season, Sparklight also extended support to organizations devoted to veterans’ outreach, elder care, afterschool programs, community safety, animal advocacy and more.
“Sparklight is proud to support the nonprofits that make a meaningful difference in our community,” said Mike Drahota, Sparklight Senior Regional Director North Central. “These organizations are essential to strengthening the cities and towns we serve, and we are grateful for the opportunity to amplify their efforts. Together, we can bring vital resources and support to those who need it most.”
The grant will be directed toward the buildout of LaMa Animal Rescue’s spay/neuter clinic, which is expected to open in late 2025.
“Sparklight’s generous $7,500 grant will be instrumental in helping us bring low-cost spay and neuter services, as well as basic vaccinations, to our community,” said Michelle Lewis, LaMa Animal Rescue President. “With no other low-cost spay and neuter clinics in the area, Sparklight’s support will greatly impact pet owners who will now be able to afford this procedure to ensure their pets’ health.”
Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for spring 2025 grants will be accepted between April 1-30, 2025.
For more information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving. To learn more about Sparklight high-speed internet services and career opportunities, please visit www.sparklight.com or follow the company on its Facebook, Instagram and X pages.