Princeton-based Astound Broadband, a provider of Internet, Mobile, and TV services, recently announced that it received the Community Champions Award from America’s Communications Association (ACA) for the company’s Astound Community Connects initiative.
Featured in the December issue of Independent Communications News, this recognition cites Astound’s impactful partnership with Habitat for Humanity and its commitment to fostering equitable homeownership and building inclusive communities across the United States.
Astound broadband joined forces with Habitat for Humanity in April 2024 through the Home is the Key campaign, a nationwide initiative focused on increasing access to affordable housing.
As part of the partnership, Astound organized more than 40 employee volunteer events across the country, in addition to providing significant financial and in-kind support. These events enabled Astound employees to directly participate in building homes and supporting local communities in areas where Astound operates.
“The Community Champions Award is a reflection of our employees’ passionate dedication to the communities we serve,” Jim Holanda, CEO of Astound Broadband, said. “Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity has allowed us to make a real impact—promoting equity and providing more families with access to affordable housing. We’re inspired to continue this important work.”
As part of Astound’s Community Champions Award, ACA has donated $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity. ACA is an advocacy organization for independent broadband, video and communications providers. The ACA Community Champion Awards is an annual competition among ACA members to recognize community initiatives that provide helping hands to their neighbors and friends.
