Rooted & Rising Program
Grounded in local cooperative values (“rooted”) and focused on future opportunity (“rising”), our philanthropy program invests in people, places, and partnerships that ensure connectivity leads to real quality-of-life outcomes.
We recognize that access alone is not enough. Communities thrive when connectivity is paired with education, support, and shared responsibility.
Purpose
Rooted & Rising is the cooperative’s unified philanthropic program that brings together:
- Grants
- Sponsorships
- Donations
- In-Kind Support
- Employee Volunteerism
Concern for Community
At DRN ReadiTech, our cooperative roots inspire a deep commitment to supporting our communities through our philanthropic program. By focusing on concern for our communities, we strive to make a meaningful impact prioritizing initiatives that address local needs, foster sustainable growth, and enhance the well-being of our members and neighbors.
Rooted & Rising embodies our belief that philanthropy is more than giving—it’s about creating opportunities, building resilience, and promoting shared success. Through our giving efforts, we remain rooted in our cooperative values and dedicated to helping everyone rise together.
Program Pillars
Rooted & Rising invests in people and organizations that make our communities stronger connecting them to the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive. This is how.
Open Grants
- Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC)
- General DRN Donation