TEGNA Foundation Announces Grants to Serve Local Community Needs
Charitable Giving, Storytelling and Employee Volunteerism Aim to Address Pressing Needs
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 12, 2019--
“Our employees are driven by our strongly-held purpose to serve the
greater good of our communities and to make a difference in our work,
our company and our communities,” said
In addition to TEGNA Foundation Community Grants, individual stations
are actively involved in community engagement, raising more than
TEGNA Foundation Community Grants support the diverse needs of the
communities where
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WXIA/
Atlanta, GA : Supporting Atlanta Community Food Bank’s child nutrition program -
KMBT/
Beaumont, TX : Supporting the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas’s training of advocates for abused and neglected children -
WGRZ/
Buffalo, NY : Supporting theBoys & Girls Club of Buffalo’s distribution of school supplies to children in need -
WCNC/
Charlotte, NC : Supporting Classroom Central’s distribution of urgently needed school supplies -
WKYC/
Cleveland, OH : Working with College Now Greater Cleveland to help students successfully enroll in and graduate from college -
WFAA/
Dallas, TX : Working with “Carry the Load” to give back to our military, veterans and first responders -
KUSA/
Denver, CO : Supporting University of Denver’s “Redefining Mental Health” initiatives to destigmatize mental health issues and reduce barriers to care -
WZZM/
Grand Rapids, MI : Supporting theYWCA of Grand Rapids Sexual Assault Response Program , to help victims get the care and attention they need -
WFMY/
Greensboro, NC : Supporting the localYWCA , which provides temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness -
KHOU/
Houston TX : Supporting the Camp forAll Foundation , providing camp experiences for youth with illnesses or special needs -
WTLV/
Jacksonville, FL : Supporting the American Diabetes Associations’ summer camp for kids -
KTHV/
Little Rock, AR : Working withUniversity of Arkansas Foundation—School of Mass Communication to provide scholarships -
WMAZ/
Macon, GA : Supporting Middle Georgia Community Food Bank - KWES/Midlands, TX: Supporting Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center, serving the community through compassionate therapy services
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KARE/
Minneapolis, MN : Working with Minnesota Health Fairs to provide health care education and screenings -
KPNX/
Phoenix, AZ : Providing scholarship support toArizona State University Foundation—Walter Cronkite School of Journalism -
KGW/
Portland, OR : Working with Street Roots to create income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness -
WLBZ/
Bangor, ME and WCSH/Portland, ME : Working withUnited Way of Greater Portland to provide heat assistance to those in need -
KXTV/
Sacramento : Supporting the Food Literacy Center through after-school programs that encourage healthy eating habits -
KIDY/
San Angelo, TX : Working withHabitat for Humanity to build houses for families in need -
KFMB/
San Diego, CA : Supporting programs for teens of military families at theUSO Council of San Diego -
KING /Seattle, WA : Supporting Plymouth Housing’s wraparound services for those experiencing homelessness -
KREM/
Spokane, WA : Supporting SpokAnimal’s pet adoption program for local veterans -
WTSP/
Tampa, FL : Working withPoynter Institute for Media Studies Inc. for their High School Journalism Program -
KCEN/
Waco, TX : Supporting Operation Stand Down Central Texas help area veterans in need
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Arc of Prince George’s
County, Inc. : Supporting theDental Service Project , which provides dental care for in-need individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities -
Britepaths, Inc. : Supporting the weekend supplemental food program, helping students inFairfax County Public Schools who depend on free or reduced-price meals -
DC Diaper Bank : Providing reliable baby basics and personal hygiene products to those affected by the government shutdown -
Girls on the Run, DC: Supporting the after-school mentorship program
for pre-teen girls in underserved communities in the
District of Columbia - Girls on the Run NOVA: Supporting their Heart & Soul program, providing a positive and structured space for middle school girls
- Higher Achievement Program: Supporting the Alexandria Achievement Center, providing enrichment programs for at-risk middle school youth
- Martha’s Table: Supporting families affected by the government shutdown
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Open Goal Project : Supporting the Friday Night Lights program, providing a safe space for at-risk middle school youth -
The Barker Adoption Foundation : Supporting Project Wait No Longer, finding adoptive families in the DC Metro area for at-risk middle school children in foster care -
United Way of the National Capital Area : Supporting the Impact/Give Back “Do More 24” event -
Where
Angels Play Foundation : Provided$25,000 in support towards an overall$100,000 fundraising goal to build theGemmell Family Playground , a memorial playground inGaithersburg, Maryland honoring family members who tragically lost their lives
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Anne Bentley
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
703-873-6366
abentley@TEGNA.com
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John Janedis, CFA
Senior
Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations
703-873-6222
jjanedis@TEGNA.com