Sparklight giving away $15,000 in prize money to help nonprofits

TEXARKANA — Sparklight, formerly Cable One, has announced it will award $15,000 to nonprofit organizations in the communities it serves as part of the internet service provider’s “Up for Any Challenge” social media campaign.

Nonprofit organizations in communities throughout the 21 states Sparklight serves can enter to win simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how their organization has been impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the winning funds will be used, and how funds will benefit the community. Three organizations will be selected to each receive a $5,000 donation. All 501c3 organizations are eligible.

“We know many nonprofit organizations have seen a decrease in both donations and volunteers as a result of COVID-19, but the need these organizations fill is now greater than ever,” said Trish Niemann, Sparklight’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications. “We want to help organizations serving a vital role in our communities get through these difficult times and demonstrate that together we can make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.”

“Sparklight conducts social good campaigns on social media usually two to three times a year, so this campaign is part of our on-going commitment to give back to the communities we serve,” she said.

Entries will be accepted through Aug. 11 at sparklight.com/contest. Winning organizations will be highlighted on Sparklight’s social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram.

“Each organization needs to explain how those funds will be used, that will be part of deciding the recipients, said Niemann.

Sparklight conducts such campaigns two to three times a year. Each time, they are targeted at different groups, organizations or individuals.