Hargray Donates 1,100 Backpacks and School Supplies to Help Local Students
September 4, 2024 – BLUFFTON, SC – Hargray, a leading broadband communications provider, is helping families gear up for school by providing 1,100 free backpacks and school supplies at more than a dozen back-to-school events across Georgia and South Carolina. Supplies were selected by area teachers’ wish lists, to help ensure every child starts the school year with the tools needed for academic success.
Locally, Hargray participated in the Town of Bluffton’s annual Back to School Bash, donating more than 800 bottles of water along with 50 backpacks and partnering with the police department on refreshments. Hargray associates also delivered donations to River Ridge Academy, Red Cedar Elementary and Beaufort County Schools where events were unable to be held due to Tropical Storm Debby.
"The backpack and school supply donation is an extension of Hargray's longtime support for students and educational institutions, which includes grants through its Charitable Giving Fund, Teacher of the Month award co-sponsorships with local radio stations and free live streaming of high school athletics. "
"River Ridge Academy is thankful to have a partner like Hargray that truly cares about its communities and the people it serves," said River Ridge Academy Principal Brian Ryman. "With Hargray’s kind donation, we were able to assist many students and families in need."
"Hargray is committed to the communities we serve," said Tim Kelley, Hargray Director of Southeast Regional Operations. "Beyond providing fast, reliable internet service, Hargray strives to make a difference for our local towns and customers. We are proud to partner with so many great schools and organizations on these back-to-school events that make such an impact."
Hargray will be rebranding to Sparklight this fall. The company will continue its legacy of providing fast, reliable internet and neighborly local service while delivering enhanced customer self-service options and the latest technological advancements.
To learn more about Hargray services, careers and community involvement, visit www.Hargray.comor follow the company on its and pages.
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About Hargray
Hargray 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. Hargray provides consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including high-speed internet and advanced WiFi solutions, cable television and phone service. 
Caption: Hargray’s Benny Mullins joins with the Bluffton Police Department to provide free refreshments and school supplies to local families. 
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