Spectrum volunteers on the grounds of a community center, standing in a row, backs turned, with "Volunteer" t-shirts on

Community Impact

We are improving communities and impacting lives where our customers and employees live and work. To further engage, we partner with organizations that share our focus on making an impact through several signature philanthropic and engagement programs including: Spectrum Community Center Assist, Spectrum Digital Education, Spectrum Employee Community Grants, Spectrum Scholars, Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund and Spectrum Smart Devices for Seniors.

Spectrum Community Center Assist

Spectrum Community Center Assist is a strategic philanthropic program that aims to improve the physical condition of community centers in communities throughout Charter's 41-state footprint, as well as to create or enhance job skills programs offered in these locations.

Learn More
Spectrum Community Center Assist volunteer painting with a roller

Spectrum Digital Education

Spectrum supports nonprofit organizations that educate community members on the benefits of broadband and how to use it to improve their lives.

Learn More
Laptops in a row in an empty computer lab

Spectrum Employee Community Grants

Spectrum recognizes the commitment and support our employees devote to their communities through volunteer efforts. Spectrum Employee Community Grants allows Charter employees to nominate nonprofit organizations where they have volunteered at least one year. Because we live and work in these local communities, we are committed to making them stronger.

Learn More
Spectrum employee and volunteer Milo

Spectrum Scholars

Spectrum Scholars awards qualified rising juniors in financial need with a $20,000 scholarship split evenly between their junior and senior years with the long term goal of professional development and the potential for future employment opportunities with Charter.

Learn More
Female college student sitting on stairs with laptop

Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund

The Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund, in partnership with select community development financial institutions, supports small businesses designed to improve economic opportunities and quality of life in underserved communities.

Learn More
Plant sprouting out of a jar of coins

Spectrum’s Programs Support Our Communities

Our Community Impact programs — Spectrum Community Center Assist, Spectrum Employee Community Grants, Spectrum Digital Education, Spectrum Scholars, and Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund — are opening doors to new opportunities through high-speed, connected lives.

Spectrum Smart Devices for Seniors

This hands-on smart device training program for seniors helps them better connect with friends, family and essential services, and protect their identities online.

Read Article
Seniors learning to use their mobile devices

Community Impact News

  • News and Views

    Spectrum Community Center Assist Celebrates 50th Launch Milestone

    Read this article
    Group of happy employee volunteers
  • News and Views

    Beyond the Grant: How Spectrum Digital Education is Helping Tennessee Students

    Read this article
    Student Jeffrey Guy speaks at a podium during an event held at the Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County, Tennessee.
  • News and Views

    Wesley House Training Programs Thrive With Support From Spectrum Community Center Assist

    Read this article
    A student raising her hand in a computer lab, with instructor blurred in background