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Tegna has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light and the Telecommunications Sector Leader. The Civic 50 honors the most community-minded companies in the United States. 2024 marks Tegna’s fifth consecutive year on the list, and the fourth year as Telecommunications Sector Leader.
“Our local stations exemplify our commitment to serving the greater good of our communities,” said Dave Lougee, president-CEO, Tegna. “Whether it’s meeting urgent needs or raising awareness for vital causes, we remain committed to helping local nonprofits in their essential missions.”
Today, the Tegna Foundation also announced it has awarded 155 Community Grants in 37 local markets in partnership with its stations. A summary of 2024 Tegna Foundation Community Grants to date is available here.
Round 1 Tegna Foundation Community Grants support the following UN Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) areas: 57% Good Health and Well-being; 16% Zero Hunger; 16% Quality Education; 7% Decent Work and Economic Growth; 2% No Poverty; 1% Reduced Inequality; and 1% Life on Land. Within these categories, several causes stand out as areas particularly significant to the communities where Tegna does business, including:
WCNC (Charlotte, N.C.): Support for Fort Mill Care Center and Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays) supporting the annual Scouting for Food Campaign, providing food to those in need. WFAA (Dallas): A grant to Greenspace Dallas, to support the creation of the WFAA Nature Trailin commemoration of WFAA’s 75th anniversary. WGRZ (Buffalo, N.Y.): Ongoing support for the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation of Variety Club, the nonprofit supported through the station’s annual Variety Kids Telethon–