Astound Broadband donates $175,000 to Texas nonprofits
Equality Texas Ricardo Martinez accepted the donation from Astound Broadband on behalf of Equality Texas. Internet/TV/phone service provider Astound Broadband powered by Grande, formerly known as Grande Communications, announced this week that the company has given a donation totaling almost $175,000 to three different organizations across the state.
Equality Texas, Texas Diversity Council and Texas Women’s Foundation will each receive a donation of $58,333. A press release announcing the donations explained that, following a recent brand transition to Astound Broadband, the organization “has been focusing on its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, not only making internal changes to continue to pursue its commitment to improving diversity and fairness, but extending it to the communities it serves as well.” The press released continued, “As part of a company-wide effort that resulted from employee feedback and suggestions, the company has committed to supporting organizations that have a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.” Mike Carrosquilla, senior vice president and general manager, said, “Giving back to the local communities we have been a part of for years is part of our deep-rooted efforts to invest in strengthening our communities.
Our DEI efforts and initiatives support astounding nonprofit organizations that make an enormous contribution to improving the quality of life for many Texans.” The Texas Diversity Council is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow and leverage their knowledge of diversity.
Astound’s donation will support TXDC’s 2022 Texas LGBTQ+ Unity Conference and the DiversityFIRST Certification Program, which prepares
