NORFOLK — Spectrum has made a donation of $1,000 to Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants.

The funding to support the upgrade of the department’s vehicle extrication tools and equipment.

“On behalf of the North Volunteer Fire Department, I would like to thank Spectrum for their contribution and for the support of our Fire Department, its volunteers and our community,” said Robert Kerr, Chairman, Norfolk Board Fire Commissioner.

“Through Spectrum Employee Community Grants, we’re proud to provide support to vital community organizations with which our local employees are already volunteering their time and talent,” said John Connor, Area Vice President for Charter Communications. Together, we’re building stronger communities where our customers and employees live and work across America.”

Spectrum Employee Community Grants has provided funding to nearly 400 local nonprofits in 32 states throughout the company’s service area since its inception in July 2019.

Recipients deliver critical social services, helping underserved residents meet basic needs, including food, shelter, clothing, job training and neighborhood safety. Each awardee is nominated by one of the company’s more than 101,000 U.S. employees who has volunteered with the organization for at least one year.