Shentel’s Employee Volunteer Initiative Gives Back to Local Charities
Shentel (Nasdaq: SHEN) reported that 114 employees contributed over 572 volunteer hours in the past year and that the company and employees donated more than $48,000, including $20,000 in matching grants from the Shentel Foundation.
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Shentel (Nasdaq: SHEN) reported that 114 employees contributed over 572 volunteer hours in the past year and that the company and employees donated more than $48,000, including $20,000 in matching grants from the Shentel Foundation.
Paid volunteer time and two initiatives—the Summer Backpack Program and The Big Give—supported charities addressing food and housing insecurity across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Company leadership emphasized continued focus on community service in 2026.
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On Feb 18, the day this news came out, SHEN closed 1.31% above the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Employee volunteers
- 114 employees
- Shentel employee participation in 2025 community initiatives
- Volunteer hours
- more than 572 hours
- Employee volunteer time over the past year
- Total donations
- over $48,000
- Shentel and employee contributions to local charities
- Foundation match
- $20,000
- Matching contributions from the Shentel Foundation
Historical Context
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Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and call timing.
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Launch of symmetrical 8 Gig fiber internet across multiple states.
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Introduction of fiber broadband service in Zanesville, Ohio with future buildout.
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Completion of VATI-backed gigabit broadband project for 7,000+ unserved homes.
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Refinancing term notes and credit facilities to extend maturities and cut interest.
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EDINBURG, Va., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq: SHEN), a leading broadband service provider, announced today that 114 employees contributed more than 572 volunteer hours over the past year in support of charitable organizations focused on addressing food and housing insecurity in the communities the Company serves. These efforts reflect Shentel’s deep-rooted commitment to community service and its belief that meaningful impact starts with employees who are connected to the places they call home.
Shentel puts this commitment into action by offering paid volunteer time that empowers employees to support local organizations and address the unique needs of their communities during Shentel Caring Days. This employee‑driven engagement is at the heart of the company’s culture, reflecting a shared dedication to strengthening the towns and neighborhoods across its Shentel and Glo Fiber service areas.
Beyond volunteer service, Shentel and its employees donated over
“At Shentel, community isn’t just a program—it’s part of who we are. I’m incredibly proud of how our employees step up for the communities we serve, generously giving their time and resources. We reinforce that commitment by providing paid volunteer time, enabling them to make a meaningful local impact,” said Ed McKay, Shentel’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
As Shentel reflects on the achievements of 2025, the Company looks ahead to 2026 with a continued focus on service, collaboration, and supporting the well‑being of the communities it proudly serves.
About Shenandoah Telecommunications
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high-speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to residential and commercial customers in eight contiguous states in the eastern United States. Shentel’s services include: broadband internet, video, voice, high-speed Ethernet, dark fiber leasing, and managed network services. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 18,000 route miles of fiber. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.
Media Contact:
Jennifer McDowell
Jennifer.McDowell@emp.shentel.com
540-984-5055
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/12a8e305-5ca6-4065-a234-0c681bbaf8ad
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