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Join us on Thursday, February 9 as Grid4 Communications supports the Michigan Humane Society’s 2012 Valentine’s Telethon, airing on WXYZ Channel 7. Hosted by WXYZ Anchor Alicia Smith, the Telethon will air during commercial breaks throughout the day, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. This is the second consecutive year that Grid4 has donated all the phone and Internet and services to the telethon. Grid4 will also have volunteers answering calls throughout the day.

Your tax-deductible gift will allow MHS to care for the community’s most at-risk animals – including pets who are homeless, abused or neglected. With so many animals in desperate need of the Michigan Humane Society’s life-saving care services, donations to the 2012 Valentine’s Telethon are all the more critical. Through your support, MHS will bring hope to thousands of pets in need this year. You can choose to donate securely online or by phone, with a one-time gift, or a monthly gift. Every dollar will help MHS change precious animal lives.

To make a donation in support of the 2012 Valentine’s Telethon please call 1.855.647.4483 or visit www.michiganhumane.org/Telethon2012.

(Photo courtesy of Birmingham Athletic Club)

Grid4 Communications Inc., a Troy, Michigan IP communications company, is a gold-level sponsor for the 2012 Motor City Open, an International squash competition held annually at the Birmingham Athletic Club. The World Professional Squash Association designated the 2012 MCO an International 50 tournament, making it one of the most important tour stops in North America. This year’s tournament field includes 7 of the top 20 world-ranked players, including returning 2011 MCO Champion Mohamed El Shorbagy.

As part of the the Motor City Open, the BAC opens its courts to all junior players in the region for a clinic in an effort to give local junior squash players a chance to learn from the best in the world. The Motor City Open also holds a silent auction benefiting The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and RacquetUp Detroit, an important urban squash and education initiative.

The staff of Grid4 Communications Inc., an IP communication solutions company in Troy, MI, extended a generous helping hand to less fortunate members of Metro-Detroit this week with their holiday charity donations. Grid4’s customer care department conducted their annual needs drive benefiting the Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac, Michigan. Gift cards, clothing, non-perishable food, kitchen supplies, toiletries, office & nursery items were collected over the course of the drive. Grid4 also supported The Boys and Girls Club of Troy’s Adopt a Family, making Christmas a little more special for a few very deserving children.

“It is incredibly heart-warming to see the generosity of the Grid4 employees. It’s great that Grid4 supports charities like Grace Centers of Hope and The Boys and Girls Club who help struggling local families enjoy a Merry Christmas despite tough times,” said Amy Noora, billing analyst at Grid4.

Grace Centers of Hope is Oakland County’s oldest and largest homeless shelter providing hope and help since 1942. Today, Grace Centers of Hope is considered one of the leading faith-based organizations in Southeastern Michigan daily confronting issues of homelessness, addiction, poverty and spiritual emptiness. On any given night, Grace Centers of Hope will accommodate between 150-200 men, women and children. Each year they serve over 127,000 meals and provide over 55,000 nights of stay.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (originally the Boys’ Club of Detroit) provides high quality youth development programs, sporting activities, events and a safe haven for children from all walks of life. The Clubs have been credited with “saving lives” of children who often have no one to turn to in times of family problems, poverty, failing grades and other difficult situations.