Kinetic by Windstream, a long-trusted community partner for high-speed internet, announced today that it will donate $5,000 to a scholarship fund with the nonprofit A Million Thanks that benefits the children of fallen military service members. The donation is part of Kinetic’s partnership with A Million Thanks celebrating Military Appreciation Month in May.

“Every American owes a debt of gratitude to those who have died in service to our country,” said Angel Ramos, president of Kinetic’s veteran employee resource group. “Providing some assistance to the children of these men and women, who are pursuing higher education, is important to us as veterans who are employed here and also as a company to show our support.”

Earlier this month, the company announced that every Kinetic retail store will serve as a collection site for anyone to drop off thank-you notes for active duty service members. Kinetic will also hold community events throughout its 18-state footprint during the month of May to collect handwritten thank-you notes. A Million Thanks will distribute the letters to service members.

“Unfortunately, the war on terrorism doesn’t come without a cost,” said Shauna Fleming, founder and CEO of A Million Thanks. “We feel it is our duty to provide assistance to the families left behind. Our education fund is for the children of those fallen heroes and it is just a small way to say ‘thank you’ for the ultimate sacrifice.”

More information:

• Tips for Letter Writing
• Kinetic retail locations accepting letters
• Community events collecting letters

About Kinetic

Kinetic by Windstream is a business unit of Windstream Holdings, a privately held communications and software company. Kinetic provides premium broadband, entertainment and security services through an enhanced fiber network and 5G fixed wireless service to consumers and businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states. The company also offers managed communications services, including SD-WAN and UCaaS, and high-capacity bandwidth and transport services to businesses across the U.S. Additional information is available at GoKinetic.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GoKinetic.

About A Million Thanks

Founded in 2004, A Million Thanks is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the U.S. Military. A Million Thanks provides support and appreciation to our active and veteran military men and women through sending letters and granting betterment of life wishes, as well as providing higher education scholarships to their children.

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