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Contact Information:<\/strong> Monika Arnold, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development REV and CoBank double down on donations to local, non-profit organizations<\/strong> Gonzales, La<\/strong>. — REV<\/a> recently partnered with CoBank<\/a> through their annual Sharing Success<\/a> program to make impactful donations to non-profits in various communities across South Louisiana. The collaboration between the two organizations positively affected four local non-profits \u2013 doubling donations \u2013 and totaling $25,000.<\/p>\n Annually, CoBank \u2013 a cooperative bank focusing on corporate citizenship efforts \u2013 provides matching funds to enhance partners\u2019 donations to the selected area non-profits. Through the Sharing Success program, REV and CoBank together provide essential funding that amplifies and impacts the community through corporate responsibility. Previous years have included similar contributions, highlighting a sustained commitment to community support by REV.<\/p>\n \u201cREV remains committed to enhancing the communities we serve,\u201d said Josh Descant, CEO of REV. \u201cThese donations are part of a broader effort to engage with local organizations and address diverse needs across different regions. We\u2019re always proud to partner with CoBank and look forward to continuing this charitable initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n This year, the following non-profits were recipients of REV and CoBank\u2019s Sharing Success program (receiving the below amounts after REV\u2019s and CoBank\u2019s partnership matches were applied):<\/p>\n Representatives from each of the beneficiary organizations expressed their gratitude for continued support as they were each surprised with a ceremonial, large check as a celebration of the philanthropic donations.<\/p>\n “We are grateful for the support of REV\u2019s and CoBank\u2019s matching program,” said Lindsay McElwee, ALS Association\u2019s managing director of Development \u2013 Ark., La., Miss., Okla., Texas. \u201cPartnerships like this bring us closer to our vision of making ALS a livable disease until we can cure it.”<\/p>\n \u201cSt. Tammany Health Foundation is so thrilled to partner with REV as we work to raise vital funds to support cancer patients in our community,\u201d said Melanie Rudolph of St. Tammany Health Foundation, \u201cFrom supplying fresh produce, nutritional supplements, and food staples through St. Tammany Cancer Center\u2019s Therapeutic Food Pantry to providing gas cards and rides to and from treatment for patients and their caregivers through the Transportation Assistance Program, REV\u2019s gift is making a true impact on the lives of cancer patients and their families in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n “For the Lafourche Education Foundation, the generous investment from REV and CoBank represents more than just financial support; it’s a profound commitment to the future of our community,” said Deanna Lafont, executive director of LEF. “The funds raised for the Bayou King Cake Festival will directly benefit Lafourche Parish public school teachers and students through our grant programs and a variety of impactful initiatives. We are deeply grateful for REV\u2019s and CoBank\u2019s partnership and dedication to enhancing educational opportunities in our parish.”<\/p>\n \u201cWe are so thankful local businesses like REV support us and our mission,” said Kim Bowman. \u201cIt was a blessing when we were notified that one of their business partners, CoBank was also going to support us. Support like this only fuels us to do more, and it is such a warm feeling to know that others get behind us to help do what we do. High five, REV and CoBank!\u201d<\/p>\n CoBank\u2019s Sharing Success program has been doubling the impact of rural communities across the country since 2012 and has contributed over $86 million to partners in combined donations. Through this partnership, REV has continued to share their and CoBank\u2019s combined funds with organizations that make the community a home.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/letsrev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lafourche-Education-Foundation.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Lafourche-Education-Foundation” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Lafourche Education Foundation<\/i><\/b> (l-r:) Dr. Channing Parfait, PhD, Lafourche Education Foundation, board president; Deanna Lafont, Lafourche Education Foundation, executive director; Donna Martin, REV Business senior strategic account manager; Monika Arnold, REV Community Relations and Business Development manager; and Jeremy Theriot, REV Community Relations and Business Development director<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/letsrev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bella-Bowman-Foundation.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Bella-Bowman-Foundation” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Bella Bowman Foundation<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(l-r:) Jeremy Theriot, REV Community Relations and Business Development director; Monika Arnold, REV Community Relations and Business Development manager; Kim Bowman; Trey Bowman; and Grant Chenevert, REV Business senior strategic account manager\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/letsrev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ALS.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”ALS” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] ALS<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(l-r:) Jeremy Theriot, REV Community Relations and Business Development director; Jackson Miller, ALS Association, Louisiana\u2013Mississippi Chapter; and Monika Arnold, REV Community Relations and Business Development manager<\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/letsrev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/St.-Tammany-Hospital-Foundation.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”St.-Tammany-Hospital-Foundation” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] St. Tammany Hospital Foundation<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(l-r:) Jeremy Theriot, REV Community Relations and Business Development director; Monika Arnold, REV Community Relations and Business Development manager; Grant Chenevert, REV Business senior strategic account manager; Nicole Suhre, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, executive director; and Doug Walker, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, foundation specialist<\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] About REV<\/p>\n Rebranded in 2022 \u2013 with the merging of three local and storied telecom providers \u2013 REV is the combined parent company of Reserve Telephone Company (RTC), EATEL\/EATEL Business and Vision Communications. Over the course of the technology company\u2019s 90 years of serving rural and urban communities, REV has become Louisiana\u2019s largest, locally owned, telecommunications network.<\/p>\n With over 5,000 miles of fiber and nearly 400 employees, REV (and the organization\u2019s suite of business services offered by REV Business<\/a>) connects more than 68,000 customers in their homes and places of work.<\/p>\n
Jeremy Theriot, Director of Community Relations
and Business Development
225-315-8294, jeremy.theriot@letsrev.com<\/a><\/p>\n
225-305-8001,\u00a0<\/span>monika.arnold@letsrev.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Local communications provider and rural America-serving cooperative bank come together to donate $25,000 to Southeast Louisiana community organizations<\/p>\n\n