TDS donates $3,000 to Children’s Village
The Children’s Village is among the top vote-getters by TDS employees in the 50 for 50 Golden Year of Giving initiative.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) launched the 50 for 50 Golden Year of Giving initiative. In conjunction with its subsidiaries—TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions, Suttle-Straus and U.S. Cellular—the company is giving $50,000 to charities across the country this year—based solely on employee recommendations and votes.
Children’s Village of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is the most recent recipient. A residential home for children in need of a safe haven from abuse, neglect, or severe family crisis, Children’s Village has served and protected more than 2,000 children since opening its doors in 1990. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, they support children in need by providing stable housing, nutritious meals and snacks, health assessment and support, clothing, tutoring services, transportation to school and medical appointments, and much more.
Children’s Village is one of many charitable organizations receiving support from the TDS 50 for 50 Golden Year of Giving initiative. Throughout the year, TDS employees have had the opportunity to vote for charities nominated by their co-workers. Monthly, the two organizations garnering the most votes received $3,000 and $1,000, respectively. Starting this week, employees will have a chance to vote again and two of the 22 winning organizations will receive an additional $4,000 or $2,000.
The founder of Telephone and Data Systems, Roy Carlson, once said, “I firmly believe that a local community is best served by local people who are aware of local needs.”
For TDS, being good citizens has always been a part of the company’s mission. The company views this anniversary celebration as a natural way to celebrate and give back. For more information about community involvement at TDS, visit tdstelecom.com.
