Community Impact Programs
Spectrum Community Assist Launches Throughout Charter’s Footprint
May 23, 2022

Investing in Our Communities: Spectrum Employee Community Grants
Spectrum Employee Community Grants are one of the ways Charter helps support the communities we serve while also supporting our employees already making an impact in their communities.
August 23, 2021
Celebrating the National Day of Service and the Presidential Inauguration
To commemorate the National Day of Service for the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris celebrating and honoring the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Charter held a series of events with local nonprofits and was proud to serve as a sponsor of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
January 20, 2021
Honoring National Day of Service through Spectrum Employee Community Grants
Strengthening the communities where our employees and customers live and work is a key priority for Charter. To commemorate the National Day of Service for the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris celebrating and honoring the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Charter held a series of events with local nonprofits receiving support through our $1 million Spectrum Employee Community Grants commitment.
January 18, 2021
Partnering with National Action Network to Increase Access to Competitively-Priced Banking Solutions
African-American-owned small businesses have experienced disproportionate devastation during the pandemic crisis. 41% of African-American-owned and 32% of Latino-owned businesses disappeared between February and April of this year according to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research In a survey by Goldman Sachs, 31% of African-American-owned small business owners said less than 25% of their pre-COVID revenue has returned, versus 16% of all respondents.
January 18, 2021
Doubling Our Commitment to Spectrum Digital Education Grants
Share Charter is committed to being part of a comprehensive solution to close the technology divide. To increase access to broadband, we are expanding our network, connecting more than 1.5 million new homes and businesses – about a third in rural areas – in the past two years alone. To make broadband more accessible for low-income learners and seniors
November 3, 2020
Supporting Virtual Learning in the Heart of Appalachia
Red Bird Christian School is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains, in the middle of Coal Country. In this remote, rural area, where chronic poverty and rugged terrain can present challenges for its residents, Red Bird provides quality education to local students regardless of their ability to pay. Additionally, the school offers enrichment classes in physical education, foreign language, and music, and many extracurricular activities.
November 3, 2020
Investing $1 Million in the Futures of Wisconsin Businesses through the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund
Launched in February 2020, Charter’s Spectrum Community Investment Loan fund focuses on making loans through community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to small businesses whose goods and services help meet core needs in underserved communities within our 41-state operating footprint.
October 12, 2020
Helping Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults in Maine
As the country has continued to address the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband connectivity and access to the technology and skills needed to use it have become even more critical. Charter is committed to being part of a comprehensive solution to these problems. We continue to expand our network to increase access, including in rural areas, as well as offer an industry-leading low-cost broadband service to qualified low-income households.
October 5, 2020
Investing $10 Million to Support Minority-Owned Small Businesses Alongside the National Urban League and National Action Network
In partnership with the National Urban League (NUL) and National Action Network (NAN), we recently announced a $10 million investment to support Black and other minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities.
June 18, 2020
Investing In Communities Through Spectrum Employee Community Grants
December 6, 2019

Enhancing Our Commitment to Local Communities with Employee Nominated Grants
Charter’s 98,000 employees serve communities large and small across 41 states, from Florida to Minnesota, and New York to Washington. Because we live and work in these local communities – whether they are rural, urban or suburban – Charter is committed to helping make them stronger.
August 14, 2019
The Herald: Urban League wins grant for mobile computer lab
FARRELL – Shenango Valley Urban League will soon become mobile, teaching technology to mostly seniors around the community, said Dr. Erin R. Houston, president and CEO. The organization is one of 17 grant recipients chosen from among more than 200 eligible applicants nationwide.
January 14, 2018
WMTV: DANEnet connecting people to internet
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — Making it possible to stay connected. That’s the goal behind a new philanthropic initiative through Charter Spectrum. It’s called the “Spectrum Digital Education” and it educates community members on the benefits of broadband and how to use it.
December 15, 2017
Improving Digital Education in the Communities We Serve
Charter is committed to strengthening the communities where our customers and employees live and work. With our initial signature philanthropic program, Spectrum Housing Assist, originally launched in 2014, we’re helping to ensure more Americans live in safe and healthy homes. Since that time, the program has improved over 10,000 homes with the help of more than 2,600 employee volunteers.
June 15, 2017
Bridging the Digital Divide in New York City and Beyond
Access to high-speed broadband is a necessary tool for all Americans wanting to fully participate in today’s society. At Charter we’re working with communities across our national footprint to break down barriers that have left individuals on the wrong side of the digital divide – adoption and affordability.
June 9, 2017