{"id":147000,"date":"2026-01-06T23:17:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147000"},"modified":"2026-01-06T23:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:18:32","slug":"blue-ridge-delivers-over-1000-new-coats-plus-monetary-donations-to-community-partners-throughout-its-service-area-during-its-annual-spread-the-warmth-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147000","title":{"rendered":"Blue Ridge delivers over 1000 new coats plus monetary donations to community partners throughout its service area during its annual SPREAD THE WARMTH Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blue Ridge delivers over 1000 new coats plus monetary donations to community partners throughout its service area during its annual SPREAD THE WARMTH<\/strong> Campaign<\/p>\n

For the past eight years, Blue Ridge Communications has partnered with various non-profit organizations within its service area to support its annual SPREAD THE WARMTH<\/strong> community initiative.\u00a0 This important campaign aims to provide much needed children\u2019s winter clothing, such as coats, hats, scarves, and gloves at no cost to families in need.\u00a0 This year, Blue Ridge pledged to donate a winter coat when customers added or upgraded their internet service. This initiative reflects Blue Ridge\u2019s commitment to providing meaningful connections to the communities it serves. Since 2018, this community impact initiative has continued to grow each year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s Spread the Warmth<\/strong>\u00a0initiative exceeded all expectations, and we couldn\u2019t be more thankful for the incredible support from our customers, community partners, and employees who make this effort successful year after year,\u201d said Mark Masenheimer, VP of Operations at Blue Ridge. \u201cIn addition to donating over 1000 new coats, we were proud to provide monetary contributions of over $5,000 to charities throughout our service area. Supporting the communities we serve is at the heart of what we do. Spread the Warmth<\/strong>\u00a0is more than an initiative as it\u2019s a promise to help families stay warm and connected.\u201d<\/p>\n

SPREAD THE WARMTH<\/strong> is one of the most impactful community events for Blue Ridge.\u00a0 It demonstrates how business and non-profit partners can work together to benefit the community.\u00a0 This is just one of the many ways Blue Ridge continues to build trusted and valued connections across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

About Blue Ridge:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For nearly three decades, Blue Ridge Communications has been a driving force in advancing connectivity across Pennsylvania. With high-speed internet and cutting-edge fiber services, Blue Ridge ensures that families stay connected and small businesses remain at the forefront\u2014now and well into the future. Its unwavering commitment is centered on the relentless pursuit of innovation, coupled with its role as an active community partner, where it continuously strives to enhance the quality of life within the regions it proudly serves. For a more comprehensive understanding of Blue Ridge\u2019s mission and a detailed look at its product offerings, you\u2019re invited to explore its website at brctv.com<\/a>, where the pursuit of excellence meets the spirit of community engagement.<\/p>\n

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\nCarbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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