TDS presents Hometown Hero Award to Peace Place of Great Falls

Donation helps organization offering weekly respite sessions for families of children with special needs.

Great Falls, Montana – TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) proudly presented its Hometown Hero Award to the leaders of Peace Place at a special event Tuesday, Oct. 7.

The TDS Hometown Hero Award honors those making a difference in the community, and it especially aims to recognize our unsung heroes. Peace Place offers weekly respite sessions for families of children with special needs. Its programs give parents and caregivers a well-deserved break while Peace Place’s licensed child-care providers help nurture important developmental skills.

In addition to the Hometown Hero Award presentation, the event included a $1,000 donation to Peace Place to help the organization continue its mission.

“The work Peace Place does to help families in our community is nothing short of remarkable. We’re so fortunate to have them in Great Falls and we’re grateful for everyone on staff who works so hard to make a difference,” said Raymond Porter, TDS associate manager of Field Marketing.

Supporting the communities it serves is a core part of TDS’ values. From hands-on volunteering to in-kind and direct financial support, TDS takes a vested interest in the growth and success of our communities.

TDS also continues working to expand its all-fiber internet network to more homes and businesses in Great Falls. For more information, including to register for service and check construction status in your neighborhood, visit TDSFiber.com.

Media Contact: Mark Schaaf | Manager of Communications | TDS Telecom | 414-326-3588 | mark.schaaf@tdstelecom.com

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) provides broadband, video and voice through its TDS Telecom business. Its Array business leases and offers tower space to third-party carriers. Founded in 1969, TDS is headquartered in Chicago. Visit tdsinc.com.

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