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Community First

FairPoint and its employees have a long tradition of partnering and supporting the communities where we provide communication services. 

We put communities first by coordinating blood drives, fighting hunger and sponsoring programs that address community needs.



United Way/Employee Giving Campaign

FairPoint is a proud corporate sponsor of the United Way. Our employees increase participation and giving every year. They also help raise money through auctions, bake sales, walkathons, road races and more.

American Red Cross

FairPoint supports the American Red Cross. Our drives regularly produce nearly 2,500 blood donations a year. 

Food Drives

FairPoint donates food and time to local pantries, as much as 25,000 pounds of food a year.

Employees also volunteer time and food to Ronald MacDonald House and other local shelters.

Health & Wellness

FairPoint invests in the health and wellness of employees, their families and customers. We support programs from cancer and heart research to healthy eating and wellness walks. Our employees are eager to make a difference in our communities, enthusiastically supporting these activities.

Volunteerism

Volunteerism is ingrained in the FairPoint culture. The FairPoint Pioneers are employees and retirees who help make up the world's largest industry-sponsored volunteer membership organization. The FairPoint Pioneers have donated 50,000 hours towards community outreach.

Donations & Sponsorships

FairPoint is proud to help improve the quality of life in the communities where we provide communications services.

Sponsorship requests and program support proposals are to be submitted via email and should include the following information:

  • Requestor's / organization's name and contact information
  • 501(c)(3) designation
  • A description of the funding request (Who, What, When, Where, Why) including details of any logical connection between FairPoint and the event or requesting organization.
  • Amounts requested for FairPoint support including options for funding, e.g., levels of requested support.


Application Process for Community Engagement support:

  • Eligible tax-exempt organizations must be based in or serve a FairPoint service area.
  • FairPoint does not provide Community Affairs support for an organization's operating funds.
  • The requesting organization must have current 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Please note we accept only one request per year per organization.


Donations and Sponsorship Request form to submit.


Donations and Sponsorships

FairPoint considers partnership opportunities that promote and exemplify the effective use of broadband technologies, especially those that enhance online access.