September 1, 2026
One hot summer in our Central Region
We’ve had quite a big summer in our Central Region. With service launching in new areas and lots of activities in all of our cities, our team has been busy throughout the region!
First up, in July, GFiber launched service in Lawrence, Kansas - the birthplace of basketball! We were excited to meet residents at Uplift Coffee on Mass Street and sign them up for great internet just in time for a new school year in this college town.
This summer our team also got to work to help our communities get ready for back-to-school in other ways. In Omaha, we helped the United Way of the Midlands blow past their goal of 5,000 hygiene kits for local students.
Our team joined fellow volunteers for Shine Bright, the organization’s annual back-to-school initiative.
Having hygiene needs covered can make a pivotal difference, and according to school counselors, 72% of students who receive a kit appear more focused at school. We funded and packed kits to go to kindergarten, sixth, and ninth-grade students in the Omaha, Council Bluffs and Papillion La Vista school districts so they can start the year feeling secure and supported.
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| The GFiber team helped the United Way of the Midlands surpass the goal of 5,000 hygiene kits alongside hundreds of community volunteers at this four-day event. |
Our commitment to our communities remains stronger than ever in the Central Region and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue growing service and connecting communities with GFiber.
Rachel Hack Merlo
Central Region | Orange County, CA
Head of Government and Community Affairs
Head of Local Government Affairs Strategy - US