Community Involvement
BendBroadband has been part of the Central Oregon community for more than 60 years and giving back is an integral part of our culture. From hands-on volunteering to in-kind and financial support, BendBroadband takes a vested interest in the growth and success of the communities we serve. In 2018, we sponsored more than 130 local events and donated to more than 50 Central Oregon nonprofits.
Request a Sponsorship or Donation
BendBroadband loves to support our neighbors through community sponsorships and donations. To get started, please complete the form below and our Field Market Manager, Courtney Underhill, will get in touch with you.
Apply for the Community Partner Program
BendBroadband’s Community Partner Program awards discounted Internet and Cable TV services to local non-profit organizations.
Application Deadline: December 1
How to Enroll in Connect2Compete
BendBroadband is proud to partner with local nonprofits to provide eligible low-income families with high-speed Internet. Through Connect2Compete, BendBroadband waives deposit, installation and modem rental fees.
Employees in the Community
Community involvement is so imperative to our core beliefs that we started the Be Good Citizens program, which provides employees with 16 hours of paid time off every year to volunteer. In 2017, employees contributed more than 1,600 hours of community service. However they choose to get involved, employees repeatedly tell us how they value the personal growth and satisfaction they gain from helping others.
If you need volunteers for your next event please fill out the sponsorship request form.
Our Contributions
Recent Community Support
Therapeautic horseback training changes lives...
The Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center is one of more than 40 nonprofits that BendBroadband provides free or reduced internet and video services. During our December Month of Giving campaign, BendBroadband is featuring local nonprofits on our website, and social media sites. We hope you enjoy learning more about these wonderful organ...Holiday giving and BendBroadband go hand-in-hand...
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another – Charles Dickens All across our markets, TDS and BendBroadband employees are providing joy this holiday season. Everything from riding along on a TDS float in the Christmas Parade, donating food to the local pantry, sponsoring Santa’s Workshop, and providing non-p...
Central Oregon Daily meteorologist named Volunteer of the Quarter...
Central Oregon Daily Meteorologist Dorrell Wenninger blew into town earlier this year and made a huge impact in the community in a very short time. The list of activities Dorrell volunteers for in Bend seems endless, but it’s this love of being involved and giving back that earned him the Volunteer of the Quarter designation […...