Jeans Day: Employees Making a Difference

At HTC, our commitment to the communities we serve goes beyond providing reliable communication and entertainment services. We believe in giving back to the people and places that make us who we are. We are, as a Cooperative, built on the values of Community and Connection, and our employees embody these principles every day.
One of the many ways our team makes an impact is through their Jeans Day donations. This is a special initiative where employees contribute to a Jeans Day Fund. In exchange, employees may wear jeans on Fridays. These voluntary donations add up throughout the year. In turn, allowing us to give back to organizations that provide essential support within our communities and beyond.
In 2025, thanks to the generosity and dedication of our employees, we were able to donate $28,250. We donated to various local nonprofits, charities, and community initiatives. Our contributions directly support causes that make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. They include providing food for families in need to supporting health initiatives, education programs, and emergency relief efforts.
This effort is in addition to our Helping The Community initiative. Not only do we give financially, but also with acts of appreciation, volunteering, sponsorships, and community partnerships. Our commitent is reinforcing our dedication to strengthening the places we call home. Visit our Helping The Community page to learn more.
We are much more than a provider. HTC is a partner, a neighbor, and a Cooperative that cares. Thank you to our incredible employees for making a lasting difference!
Causes Supported by Jeans Day Fund Donations
Jeans Day Fund 2026
Donations to Date: $6,500

January 2026
The Tim Tebow Foundation is committed to advancing the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation. Through the Jeans Day fund, $500 was donated to this worthy cause.

February 2026
A total of $1,500 was donated to Habitat for Humanity, an organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing for families in need.

March 2026
Freedom Readers received a $1,500 donation from the HTC Jeans Day Fund. The organization’s mission is to improve reading skills in low-income communities, through tutoring, free books and an engaging learning environment.

April 2026
A total of $3,000 was donated to the Saint Francis, Marion County and Grand Strand Animal Shelters, with each organization receiving $750 for their ongoing efforts.

May 2026
HTC employees donated a total of $3,000 benefiting four local organizations to aid efforts in food security for those in need.

June 2026
This organization provides vital assistance to those impacted by the effects of natural disasters. HTC donated $1,500 to the cause.

June 2026
A donation of $1,500 was presented to A Father’s Place, whose mission is to promote fatherhood and stronger family relationships.

July 2026
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) mission is to find the cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Through the Jeans Day fund, HTC donated $500 to this worthy cause.

July 2026
HTC employees donated $500 which will be used to provide free or low cost housing for families with sick children at distant hospitals.
