Ritter Communications

Bicycle Donation to Kindergarten Classes

Ritter Communications made a $6,000 donation to All Kids Bike, bringing bicycles and the Learn-to-Ride curriculum to kindergarten students in Newport and Brinkley, Ark.

All Kids Bike is an initiative to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in their kindergarten physical education class. The program encourages students to spend time outside and explore their neighborhoods while promoting an active, healthy lifestyle.

During an all-employee meeting, Ritter employees assembled the 48 bikes donated to students at Newport Elementary School and C.B. Partee Elementary School. Students received their bikes during individual school assemblies on Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30.

Ritter CEO Alan Morse said, “We are proud to make this contribution and bring students in Newport and Brinkley the opportunity to be physically active and engage with other kids in their local communities.” ■

Shentel Shentel Volunteer Program

The Shentel Volunteer Program gives our employees the opportunity to give back to the community where they live. Every Shentel employee has 8 hours of paid time to go out, connect, build relationships and give back to their respective communities. Shentel has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to help provide volunteer opportunities in the areas we serve. This program was launched in February 2023 and has received very positive feedback and participation since its inception. ■