Member News: Spectrum Announces $50,000 to Beyond the Conviction through Spectrum Community Center Assist

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Oct. 14, 2023 – Spectrum today announced Beyond the Conviction has received $50,000 through Spectrum Community Center Assist (SCCA), the company’s $30 million philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and invest in job training programs in underserved rural and urban neighborhoods where Spectrum operates. 

Spectrum will kick off the partnership on Oct. 14 at Beyond the Conviction in Kansas City, where Spectrum employees and community volunteers will provide repairs and other physical improvements to the facility.  

“The long-term partnership we are creating with Beyond the Conviction will make a real difference in the lives of local residents by giving them the skills, tools and updated facilities they need to improve their economic situation,” said Rahman Khan, Group Vice President, Community Impact for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity services. “Already thousands of people around the country have participated in SCCA in the neighborhoods we serve, and we look forward to working with Beyond the Conviction to provide essential job training in a safe and revitalized space.”

Beyond the Conviction will receive $50,000 to be used for job training and career development programs, including employment advocacy, counseling and education classes. Spectrum also will donate new laptops and dedicate a new training and technology room to support the organization’s programs. Additionally, because broadband is a critical component of a community center’s infrastructure, Spectrum will provide Beyond the Conviction its advanced 1 gigabit-per-second internet service, for the life of the program.

“Beyond the Connection - Building Brighter Futures, is honored to be chosen for this partnership, because this will help us enhance workforce development and offer better connectivity to resources for our program participants,” said Patrick Danley, CEO & Founder, Beyond the Conviction. “The funding will increase service capacity and impact the lives and businesses by providing a safe haven for youth, veterans, and any job seekers with career development, job placement services, career fairs, legal advocacy, housing assistance and educational training.”   

Spectrum launched Spectrum Community Center Assist in 2021 and will invest $30 million to benefit 100 community centers and job training programs in underserved areas across the company’s 41-state footprint. At each location, Spectrum invests in the community center’s job training efforts with cash grants and in-kind contributions, improves physical classroom spaces, sponsors rebuilding events with volunteers to repair and enhance the physical buildings, and provides new equipment, including laptops and furniture.

“I applaud Spectrum for partnering with Beyond the Conviction, an organization that provides so many critical resources to job seekers in our community,” said State Sen. Barbara Washington. “Strong relationships between businesses and local nonprofits are especially valuable, as they show a heartfelt willingness to work together for our mutual benefit. I look forward to seeing the long-term impact of this incredible partnership.”

More information about Spectrum Community Center Assist is available here.

About Spectrum

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.