TDS Telecom to match Salvation Army Red Kettle donations

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is set to match donations to the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign in several of its Wisconsin communities.

TDS’ match day will come Monday, Dec. 2, at the start of the company’s annual Week of Giving philanthropic initiative. Red Kettle donations in communities including Green Bay, the Fox Cities, Fond du Lac, Wausau, Plymouth, and Onalaska will be matched up to a total of nearly $10,000 across all sites.

The donation is on top of the $10,000 TDS donated earlier this fall to the Salvation Army food pantry in Green Bay.

“Investing in our communities is one of TDS’ core values. As we continue expanding services in the state, we’re proud to support the crucial work that Salvation Army does to help those in need throughout Wisconsin and beyond,” said Drew Petersen, TDS Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs.

The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign dates back to 1891, when Captain Joseph McFee of the Salvation Army in San Francisco set up a kettle to collect funds for a Christmas meal for the city’s poor. Over the past 130 years, the campaign has become a symbol of holiday giving, spreading across the nation and raising vital funds for programs providing food, shelter, and other assistance to those in need.

On Monday, Dec. 2, residents in participating Wisconsin communities are encouraged to visit any Salvation Army Red Kettle site to make their donation, knowing their contribution will have double the impact thanks to TDS’ matching program. Donations support local programs, ensuring funds stay within the communities where they are raised.

Madison-based TDS has served Wisconsin for more than 55 years. The company, operating as TDS Metrocom LLC, is constructing high-speed fiber networks in Green Bay, Appleton, Eau Claire, Janesville, and many other Wisconsin communities.

For more information, visit tdstelecom.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]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.

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