Sparklight Awards $3,500 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to Eden Elementary School

PELL CITY, Ala. (July 13, 2026) — K‒4 students at Eden Elementary School who face challenges in reading and writing will have access to new literacy tools thanks to a $3,500 grant from leading internet and mobile provider Sparklight®. Awarded through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, the grant will support a special initiative designed to strengthen student skills and build their confidence as readers and writers.

During its recent grant cycle, Sparklight awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across the cities and towns it serves. By investing in programs that support children and families, address food insecurity, expand educational opportunities and build critical life skills, the funding is helping improve lives and strengthen local communities.

“Helping students build strong literacy skills creates a foundation for lifelong success,” said Charlie Oakes, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, Gulf Coast. “We’re proud to support Eden Elementary School as it provides innovative learning experiences that help students overcome challenges and discover new opportunities.”

School leaders said the funding will help educators improve accessibility and better meet the diverse learning needs of students. 

“We are deeply grateful for Sparklight’s investment in our students and our literacy mission,” said Megan Kreitlein, Eden Elementary School Library Media Specialist. “This grant will help us create immersive reading experiences, strengthen writing skills and expand access to engaging texts for students who need additional support. Our goal is to help every student develop essential skills and grow in their love of reading and writing.”

Sparklight’s Charitable Giving Fund focuses on initiatives that create lasting, local impact, including education and digital literacy, hunger relief and community development. Since the Fund’s inception in 2020,

Sparklight has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofits that make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for the fall 2026 cycle will be accepted Oct. 1‒31, 2026.

For more information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.

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