Spectrum announced a donation of $2,500 to Tri-Lakes Cares, which was presented on Oct. 8 at TLC’s market in Monument.

TLC has now been awarded $12,500 since 2021 through Spectrum’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants.

Tri-Lakes Cares provides food and a framework of support services designed to help people find stability ahead of crisis. The funding from Spectrum will further TLC’s mission to help individuals and families in need, especially as the community faces rising costs and growing demand for services.

“We are incredibly grateful for Spectrum’s ongoing support,” said Haley Chapin, executive director of Tri-Lakes Cares. “This grant will help us continue to serve those in our community who are struggling, particularly at a time when food insecurity and other challenges are on the rise.”

Spectrum Employee Community Grants has distributed more than $1.5 million to nearly 400 organizations across 32 states since its inception in July 2019.

“I am always looking for ways to give back to my local community and am grateful for Tri-Lakes Cares giving me a way to do that,” said Tim Beichley, a Spectrum employee and TLC volunteer. “I am also lucky that my employer, Spectrum, is willing to support a cause that means so much to me.”

Recipients deliver critical social services, helping underserved residents meet basic needs, including food, shelter, clothing, job training and neighborhood safety. Each awardee is nominated by one of the company’s more than 101,000 U.S. employees who has volunteered with the organization for at least one year.

“Through Spectrum Employee Community Grants, we’re proud to provide support to vital community organizations with which our local employees are already volunteering their time and talent,” said Rahman Khan, Group Vice President, Community Impact for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity services. “Together, we’re building stronger communities where our customers and employees live and work across America.”