ValuNet Fiber to Award $2,500 to Support STEM Education Through Its 6th Annual “Dream Bigger” Contest

One winner to receive $2,500 to support K-12 STEM project

February 22, 2024 – Phoenix – ValuNet Fiber® invites schools and organizations serving K-12 students to enter its 6th annual “Dream Bigger” contest for the opportunity to win $2,500 for their science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) project or club.

K-12 schools and organizations throughout the Emporia community are eligible to participate. Entries can be made at myvalunet.com/promotions/dbcontest by sending a photo and written summary outlining how the funds will be used for a technology project or group and how it will benefit students. One winner will receive a $2,500 donation.

“STEM education helps students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for academic and career success,” said Trish Niemann, Vice President of Communications Strategy. “Through ValuNet Fiber’s annual Dream Bigger contest, we are proud to help fund STEM-based initiatives that encourage students to develop these skills and find their passion within this rapidly growing career field.”

Entries will be accepted from February 22 through March 12, 2024, at myvalunet.com/promotions/dbcontest. Five finalists will be selected by ValuNet Fiber, and the winner will be determined by public online voting from March 14 through March 21 at the same site. The finalists, as well as the winning school or organization, will be highlighted on ValuNet Fiber’s Facebook page.

For more information or to enter, visit myvalunet.com/promotions/dbcontest.

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About ValuNet Fiber  
ValuNet Fiber 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 across 24 states. ValuNet provides Emporia, Kansas, consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including all-fiber high-speed internet and advanced WiFi solutions, cable television and phone service. 

CONTACT:
Michelle Portillo
Director, Corporate Communications
michelle.portillo@cableone.biz 

How to watch the Chiefs on 11/5/23

Attention Kansas City Chiefs fans!!!

 This Sunday morning, Nov. 5th, the Kansas City Chiefs will play the Miami Dolphins in Germany at 8:30am CST. Unfortunately, this game is televised exclusively on NFL Network, a channel that ValuNet does not have.  Here are a couple of ways to access the game:   

1) Sign up for a free trial on YouTube TV and stream it to your TV. To do this, use any Roku or Amazon streaming device and log onto the YouTube TV App and create an account. A debit or credit card must be entered to start the free trial. Following the Chiefs-Dolphins game, you can immediately cancel the trial if you wish.

2) Download the NFL app on your Roku or Amazon streaming device.  You will need to set up an account and pay for a subscription to NFL+. A debit or credit card must be entered to start the subscription. The cost of this subscription is $6.99 a month. Once signed up, you will have access to the Chiefs game. Following the Chiefs game, you may cancel the subscription if you wish.

ValuNet Fiber to Open Fall 2023 Applications for Charitable Giving Fund to Support Local Nonprofit Organizations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 1, 2023 – ValuNet Fiber will open fall 2023 applications for the company’s Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, from October 1-31, 2023.

Grants will be made available across communities served by ValuNet and the other Cable One family of brands (Sparklight, Fidelity Communications and Hargray) and will concentrate support in the following priority areas:

  • Education and Digital Literacy
  • Hunger Relief and Food Insecurity
  • Community Development

Last year the company awarded grants to nearly 60 nonprofits, including organizations serving the homeless, providing child advocacy, offering senior assistance and supplying food to those in need, to name a few.  

The Charitable Giving Fund is an extension of the company’s existing corporate social responsibility efforts, which include:

  • Supporting national organizations dedicated to advancing education and diversity, including the Emma Bowen Foundation and the National Diversity Council.  
  • Supporting the mission of Special Olympics, which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, as well as health, arts, and leadership and advocacy programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  
  • Planting trees through the Arbor Day Foundation on behalf of customers who switch to paperless billing. By the end of 2023, the company will have planted 130,000 trees in its markets and national forests.
  • Supporting the mission of Keep America Beautiful in cleaning up and beautifying communities across the U.S.  
  • Raising funds for Feed My Starving Children and collecting food for local food banks to make a difference in the lives of hungry kids around the world. Since 2018, the Cable One family of brands has donated more than 46 tons of food to local food banks and nearly $400,000 to address food insecurity.

“We are committed to helping strengthen the cities and towns where we live and work by giving back to the local nonprofits who do so much to support our communities,” said Julie Laulis, Cable One President and CEO.  

For more information about the ValuNet Fiber Charitable Giving Fund, visit myvalunet.com/charitablegiving.

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About ValuNet Fiber
ValuNet Fiber 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. Powered by a fiber-rich network, ValuNet provides Emporia, Kansas consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including all-fiber high-speed internet and advanced Wi-Fi solutions, cable television and phone service. 

CONTACT:
Trish Niemann
Vice President, Communications Strategy
patricia.niemann@cableone.biz

 

ValuNet Fiber to Open Spring 2023 Applications for Charitable Giving Fund to Support Local Nonprofit Organizations

March 30, 2023 – ValuNet Fiber, along with the other Cable One® family of brands, will open fall 2023 applications for the company’s Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, from April 1-30, 2023.

Grants will be made available across communities served by ValuNet and the other Cable One family of brands (Sparklight, Fidelity Communications and Hargray) and will concentrate support in the following priority areas:

  • Education and Digital Literacy
  • Hunger Relief and Food Insecurity
  • Community Development

Last year the company awarded grants to nearly 60 nonprofits, including organizations serving the homeless, providing child advocacy, offering senior assistance, and supplying food to those in need, to name a few.  

The Charitable Giving Fund is an extension of the company’s existing corporate social responsibility efforts, which include:

  • Supporting national organizations dedicated to advancing education and diversity, including the Emma Bowen Foundation and the National Diversity Council.  
  • Supporting the mission of Special Olympics, which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, as well as health, arts, and leadership and advocacy programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  
  • Planting trees through the Arbor Day Foundation on behalf of customers who switch to paperless billing. By the end of 2023, the company will have planted 130,000 trees in its markets and national forests.
  • Supporting the mission of Keep America Beautiful in cleaning up and beautifying communities across the U.S.  

“We are committed to helping strengthen the cities and towns where we live and work by giving back to the local nonprofits who do so much to support our communities,” said Julie Laulis, Cable One President and CEO.  

For more information about the ValuNet Fiber Charitable Giving Fund, visit myvalunet.com/charitablegiving.

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About ValuNet Fiber

ValuNet Fiber is a leading broadband communications provider and part of the Cable One family of brands, which serves more than 1.1 million residential and business customers in 24 states. ValuNet provides Emporia, Kansas consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including all-fiber high-speed internet and advanced Wi-Fi solutions, cable television and phone service. 

 

CONTACT:
Trish Niemann
Vice President, Communications Strategy
patricia.niemann@cableone.biz

 

ValuNet Fiber to Award $2,500 to Support STEM Education Through Its “Dream Bigger” Contest

One winner will receive $2,500 to support K-12 science, technology, engineering and math projects

March 1, 2023 – PhoenixValuNet Fiber invites schools and organizations serving K-12 students to enter its 5th annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign for the opportunity to win $2,500 to fund their science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) project or club. 

K-12 schools and organizations throughout the Emporia community may enter to win simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how the money will be used to fund their technology project – whether for equipment, competition fees, curriculum development, field trips or other materials – and how it benefits students. One winner will receive a $2,500 donation.  

“ValuNet has long recognized the importance of STEM education in equipping students with the skills to overcome the digital divide,” said Trish Niemann, Vice President of Communications Strategy. “Our annual Dream Bigger contest helps support STEM-based curricular and extracurricular initiatives that get children interested in STEM concepts early on, sparking an interest that could last a lifetime.”

Entries will be accepted March 1 through March 22 at myvalunet.com/contest. Five finalists will be selected by ValuNet and the winner will be determined by public voting from March 24 through March 31. The finalists, as well as the winning school or organization, will be highlighted on ValuNet’s social media channels, including Facebook

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About ValuNet Fiber
ValuNet Fiber is a leading broadband communications provider and part of the Cable One family of brands, which serves more than 1.1 million customers in 24 states. ValuNet provides Emporia, Kansas consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including all-fiber high-speed internet and advanced Wi-Fi solutions, cable television and phone service.

CONTACT:
Michelle Portillo
Director, Corporate Communications
michelle.portillo@cableone.biz 

ValuNet Fiber to Award $1,500 to a K-12 Teacher Building A Stronger Connection in their Community

Aug. 1, 2022 – Phoenix, Arizona – ValuNet Fiber today announced it will award $1,500 to a K-12 teacher making a difference in their school and community as part of the internet service provider’s “A Stronger Connection” social media campaign.

Individuals throughout the Emporia community may nominate a teacher simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how the educator works to build connections and go above and beyond for their students. 

“Teachers perform a vital role in educating the future leaders of our communities, and often spend their personal time and resources to ensure their students have the tools they need to be successful,” said Trish Niemann, Vice President of Communications Strategy. “ValuNet wants to recognize an outstanding educator and help them get their school year off to a great start.”  

Entries will be accepted through Aug. 26 at myvalunet.com/contest. The Individual whose nominee is selected to win will also receive a back-to-school prize pack from ValuNet. 

The winners will be highlighted on ValuNet’s social media channels, including Facebook

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About ValuNet Fiber
ValuNet Fiber is a leading broadband communications provider and part of the Cable One family of brands, which serves more than 1.1 million customers in 24 states. ValuNet provides Emporia, Kansas consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including all-fiber high-speed internet and advanced Wi-Fi solutions, cable television and phone service.

 

CONTACT:
Tammy Gabel
Director, Corporate Communications
tamara.gabel@cableone.biz

Michelle Portillo
Director, Corporate Communications
michelle.portillo@cableone.biz

ValuNet Fiber to Open Applications for Charitable Giving Fund to Support Local Nonprofit Organizations

March 16, 2022 – ValuNet Fiber, along with the other Cable One® family of brands, will open spring applications for the company’s Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards more than $200,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, from April 1, 2022 through April 30, 2022.

Grants will be made available across communities served by ValuNet and the other Cable One family of brands (Sparklight® and Fidelity Communications) and will concentrate support in the following priority areas:

  • Education and Digital Literacy
  • Hunger Relief and Food Insecurity
  • Community Development

Last year the company awarded more than $200,000 to 60+ nonprofits, including organizations serving the homeless, providing child advocacy, offering senior assistance, and supplying food to those in need, to name a few.  

The Charitable Giving Fund is an extension of the company’s existing corporate social responsibility efforts, which include:

  • Chromebooks for Kids, an initiative in which the company donates Chromebooks to Title I schools across its footprint. To date the company has donated more than 2,000 Chromebooks to help bridge the digital divide in schools that lack funding.
  • Supporting national organizations dedicated to advancing education and diversity, including the Emma Bowen Foundation and the National Diversity Council.  
  • Supporting the mission of Special Olympics, which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, as well as health, arts, and leadership and advocacy programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  
  • Planting trees through the Arbor Day Foundation on behalf of customers who switch to paperless billing. By the end of 2022, the company will have planted 120,000 trees in its markets and national forests.
  • Supporting the mission of Keep America Beautiful in cleaning up and beautifying communities across the U.S.  

“We are committed to connecting customers in the cities and towns we serve to what matters most,” said Julie Laulis, President and CEO.Through our philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, we are honored to partner with community organizations working to build strong and vibrant communities, improve quality of life, and make a positive difference where we live and work.”

For more information about the ValuNet Fiber Charitable Giving Fund, visit myvalunet.com/charitablegiving.

ValuNet Fiber Awards $2,000 Grant to Emporia Nonprofit, Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc.

February 11, 2022 – Emporia, Kan. – ValuNet Fiber, a member of the Cable One family of brands,  recently awarded a $2,000 grant to Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc. through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. Through this program, the company awarded more than $100,000 in grants during the winter of 2021 to 32 nonprofit organizations across its 24-state footprint.

Hetlinger Developmental Services, which provides services and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that allow them opportunities to increase their independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into their communities, received a grant from ValuNet Fiber to help build a greenhouse on its property as a part of its Planting Hope Initiative. 

“The Planting Hope Initiative will allow Hetlinger to expand enrichment and educational opportunities for our program participants,” said Trudy Hutchinson, Hetlinger Developmental Services Executive Director. “Having an environmentally-controlled and ADA-friendly greenhouse on-site will enable us to offer a year-round horticulture therapy program to those we serve. Thanks to funding from this grant, once the greenhouse is complete, our new program will allow participants to learn new skills, build self-confidence, achieve a sense of responsibility, improve motor skills, increase physical activity, and reduce stress.”

The Charitable Giving Fund annually awards more than $200,000 in grants to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations served by ValuNet Fiber and the other Cable One family of brands (Sparklight®, Fidelity Communications, and Hargray), and concentrates support in the following priority areas:

  • Education and Digital Literacy
  • Food Insecurity
  • Community Development

Nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for spring 2022 grants will open between April 1 -30, 2022.

Through our philanthropic initiatives and support of our local nonprofit organizations, we are helping to build strong and vibrant communities, improve quality of life, and make a positive difference in the cities and towns where we live and work,” said Julie Laulis, Cable One President and CEO.

The Charitable Giving Fund is an extension of the company’s existing corporate social responsibility efforts, which include:

  • Chromebooks for Kids, an initiative in which the company donates Chromebooks to Title I schools across its footprint. To date, the company has donated more than 2,000 Chromebooks to help bridge the digital divide in schools that lack funding.
  • Supporting national organizations dedicated to advancing racial equality, justice, education and diversity, including the Equal Justice Initiative, the Emma Bowen Foundation and the National Diversity Council.  
  • Supporting the mission of Special Olympics Arizona, which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, as well as health, arts, and leadership and advocacy programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  
  • Planting trees through the Arbor Day Foundation on behalf of customers who switch to paperless billing. To date, the company has planted 120,000 trees in its markets and national forests.
  • Supporting the mission of Keep America Beautiful in cleaning up and beautifying communities across the U.S.  

For more information about ValuNet’s Charitable Giving Fund, visit www.myvalunet.com/charitablegiving.

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About ValuNet Fiber

ValuNet Fiber is a leading broadband communications provider and part of the Cable One family of brands which serves more than 1.1 million residential and business customers in 24 states. ValuNet provides Emporia, Kansas consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including all-fiber high-speed internet and advanced Wi-Fi solutions, cable television and phone service. 

CONTACT:
Sabrina Leon
Communications Manager
623.695.9411
Sabrina.Leon@Cableone.biz