MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2018--
The TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc.
(NYSE: TGNA), today announced a total of 236 new community grants to
advance the greater good in 39 local communities. Directed by TEGNA’s
local stations, the latest round of community grants address pressing
community needs, including social services for vulnerable populations
(26%), education issues and programs (22%) and community hunger (11%).
Other areas of focus span improving health and wellness, arts and
community development, supporting at-risk youth, workforce development
and environmental issues.
Over the past three years, TEGNA Foundation Community Grants have
supported more than 1,000 organizations based in the local markets
served by TEGNA-owned stations across the U.S. During that time, more
than $5,000,000 has been invested in community nonprofits where TEGNA
does business and where its employees live.
“In addition to bringing our communities together through impactful
storytelling, we are proud to partner with organizations to provide
meaningful support and funds to local causes where we live and work,”
said David Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “It is our passion and duty
to not just report on the issues that affect our communities, but to be
a positive force to help find solutions.”
Grants to local nonprofit organizations are recommended by stations in
TEGNA markets across the U.S. and include:
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Assisting Vulnerable Populations – 86 grants support programs
focused on the elderly, the homeless, families in crisis, those with
developmental disabilities, those who have experienced trauma or
abuse, foster children and former or current prison inmates.
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Improving Literacy Rates – 72 grants support improving adult
and childhood literacy including buying books for public housing
residents, working with AARP to train volunteer tutors for students in
grades K-3 and coaching adults in basic reading skills or ESL.
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Feeding the Hungry – 36 grants support local organizations
targeting hunger and include efforts to provide healthy weekend and
summer meals for food insecure children and initiatives like “9Cares
and Colorado Shares” at KUSA (Denver), which for 36 years has been the
region’s largest single-day food drive, collecting food for more than
100 Colorado food banks.
A total of 336 community grants have been made this year, including 100
announced in June 2018, supporting TEGNA’s goal of serving the greater
good of its communities. The final grants are approved by the TEGNA
Foundation Board of Directors. A full list of this round of 2018 TEGNA
Foundation community grants is available here.
In addition to its Community Grants, the TEGNA Foundation also supports
the broadcast media industry through a national Media Grants program.
For more information on the TEGNA Foundation, and how to apply for its
grant programs for 2019, go to www.TEGNAFoundation.org.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the
greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two
radio stations in 39 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and
information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of
top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third
of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50
million adults on-air and approximately 30 million across its digital
platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top
awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and
Emmy Awards. TEGNA also delivers innovative and unparalleled solutions
for advertisers through TEGNA
Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps
businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions
that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top
(OTT) platforms, including Premion,
TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across platforms, TEGNA tells
empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers
innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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