Topic: Community-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 12/1/2016
Eagle Communications’ KWBW-AM Hutchinson, Kan. raised $18,000 for the station’s “Project Concern” program to supports families in need at Thanksgiving time through the Salvation Army. KWBW runs promos and does live reads throughout November asking listeners to donate. Every qualified family that asked for help this year received assistance. KSBW also partners with a local grocery store to turn cash into gift cards. “Project Concern” started more than 20 years ago.
Read more stories on Community-Focused Initiatives »
More than 2.47 million American jobs depend on broadcasting, and the local broadcast radio and television industry - and the businesses that depend on it - generate $1.17 trillion annually for the nation's economy.
This site is brought to you by the National Association of Broadcasters. We advocate for the nation's radio and television broadcasters.
