Community

Sharing Our Services

Cable in the Classroom (CIC), is the cable industry’s education foundation. Bright House Networks is proud to continue its partnership with CIC. CIC launched a new web portal - http://www.ciconline.org/ which is an innovative and relevant tool for educators today. Learn more about digital citizenship, resources, programming, broadband and more on the portal.

Promoting Volunteerism in Our Neighborhoods

Bright House Networks provides products and services that are used every day throughout our communities. We are dedicated to developing and supporting the areas we serve through volunteerism. Our employees are encouraged to give back, and help others with their time and talent as well as support the many local priorities of where we work and live.

Supporting Our Youth and Families

Bright Kids Network

Launched in 2006, the Bright Kids Network has focused on providing resources for children across all of our services areas. In addition to our financial commitment, we have provided services like High Speed Internet, Interactive TV, promotional on-air advertising and scholarships to Boys & Girls Clubs and other afterschool providers. To date, we have given more than $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Keeping Kids Safe

This program is an interactive approach that provides parents and children with valuable safety tips and topics on a regular basis. View our safety tips and videos.

Operation Bright Eyes

At Bright House Networks, safety is important and we are doing our part to help keep neighborhoods and residents safe. We provide basic neighborhood safety training to more than 500 of our field service employees. Should they witness any unusual activities, they can report them to the proper authorities.

Supporting Educational Development

Bright Futures Scholar Program

The Bright Futures Scholar Program is designed to recognize high school seniors in good standing in the Bright House Networks service area for their contributions to their schools and local communities. Bright Futures Scholars will be named based on community service activities, leadership skills and an essay describing the importance of leadership and community service. Bright Futures Scholar winners will be awarded a computer laptop, software and carrying case (valued at $1,000).

Learn more about the Bright Futures Scholar Program

Online Application for Bright Futures Scholar Program

Download Bright Futures Scholar Program Application

Entry Deadline: March 16, 2012

Bright Futures Educator Grant Program

The Bright Futures Educator Grant Program is an on-going program to assist with classroom needs. The program is available to educators who teach K-12 curriculum at public and private schools located within the Bright House Networks service area. Recipients will be awarded $500 to assist in their efforts to move students forward to a bright future through educational learning. Multiple grants will be awarded.

Learn more about the Educator Grant Program

Download Educator Grant Program Application

Recognizing Those Who Do Good Work in the Community

21^st Century Star Teacher Awards

Every year, Bright House Networks salutes and rewards educators who use cable programming and its resources to enhance the quality of education. In 2010, we recognized 25 teachers who developed creative learning experiences for hundreds of students throughout the areas we serve.

Bringing Resources to the Areas We Serve

C-Span StudentCam

Each year, Bright House Networks partners with C-SPAN on their national video documentary competition, C-SPAN StudentCam. The competition inspires students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short video documentary that responds to a specific topic. Winning students are eligible to win up to $62,000 in cash prizes.