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, Bruce Shead, 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
First all-company school supply drive is major success...
This past week, BendBroadband and TDS Telecom employees from across the country participated in the organization’s first-ever All-Company School Supply Drive. Offices in Oregon, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Utah, and Minnesota all collected items to be donated to their respective, local schools. The outstanding efforts of all the participating ...
High Desert Chamber: Valentine’s Day concert...
High Desert Chamber Music is one of more than 40 nonprofits that BendBroadband provides free or reduced internet and video services. High Desert Chamber Music is in the midst of its 11th season. Founder and executive director Isabelle LaForet Senger said the mission of High Desert Chamber Music is to bring world-class chamber music and [...