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December 1, 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Comtel Communications, parent company to Simplicity VoIP. Throughout these years, our membership in our community has been and remains one of our most important assets, so we want to say thank you by giving back.

Comtel Communications was founded in 1991 with the idea that we should provide more than just a product or service.  We should support the communities where we do business as well.  In celebrating our 25th anniversary by giving back, we strive to act as a shining example of what it means to be a good steward of your own community.

For each of the next 12 months, Comtel Communications will be donating to a charity we feel improves the lives of people from all walks of life, who are facing any number of challenges every day. Our goal is to make a meaningful impact on their quality of life. We want to be the reason someone smiles every day.

In addition to a donation, we’ll be featuring the charity we pick each month in our newsletters, on our website, and through our social media efforts, to spread the word on how each is making a difference.

So, we thank you, our customers and friends, for your support these past 25 years. Without you, we could not give back. Your gift is being passed on.


Community Giving

We are dedicated to giving back to our community. After 25 years in the business, we are celebrating with a year of monthly giving, to further enhance our philanthropic outreach. We were recognized by Richmond BizSense in the 2018 Generosity, Inc., Comtel was ranked number 34 among local area businesses. 


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December 2017

For December and concluding Comtel Communications’ Gifts of 25, Pete Kraehmer directed our donation towards the Noblemen. The Noblemen is a non-profit organization based out of Virginia Beach, VA. Their mission is to perform noble deeds to kids who are in need of help. If you would also like to donate, click this link.


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November 2017

For the month of November, Shelton Copeland directed our donation to the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. Cameron Gallagher's desire was to create a 5k race to raise awareness about teenage depression. Her goal was to let teens know it was ok to speak up about personal battles. To learn more about her cause and/or to donate, click this link.


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October 2017

For the month of October, Denis O'Donovan decided to direct our donation towards Hero Palooza. Hero Palooza is a 5K run/walk and a family festival with a crab feast to raise money to fight blood cancer. Please donate to this cause by clicking the follwing link: MobileCause.


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September 2017

For the month of September, Comtel and Simplicity VoIP decided to go beyond our immediate community and make our donation to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Join us in supporting the Texas community at CompTIA or Ben Bronston. If you would like to make a donation, please click one of the following links: Ben Bronston or CompTIA


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August 2017

For the month of August, the YMCA Annual Campaign was chosen to receive our donation. The YMCA raises money to promote and strengthen youth and community development in the Greater Richmond area. If you would also like to support Richmond youth, please visit their website at www.ymcarichmond.org


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July 2017

This month we are supporting ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation's mission is to make life better for children with cancer by providing Assistance, Support and Kindness when kids and their families needs it most. From the moment of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond, ASK is there to help. We are happy to support those who assist during incredibly difficult times for those in need. 


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June 2017

We have joined forces with Maymont to support their annual fund. They also have new otters! Yes, they are super cute. We are so happy to support one of Richmond's most beloved parks. Whether it is the nature center, the children's' farm, or the bears, Maymont has been a pillar of the Richmond community for many years. Here is to many more!


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May 2017

RVAccess is a wonderful organization affiliated with our partner, The Richmond Kickers. It offers children with special needs the opportunity to play soccer. Open to boys and girls, ages 4019, RVAccess holds fun activities and small sided games designed to suit each athlete’s individual needs. Partnered with a buddy, athletes use large and small soccer balls, hula-hoops, cones, play in shortened games learning soccer skills and a love for the game, all a supportive and fun group environment.


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April 2017

April's Charity of the Month is the American Cancer Society of Virginia. ACS Virginia has over 854 programs and services to help Virginians manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support they need. And best of all, the help is free. They also host almost 75 fundraisers throughout the Commonwealth to raise awareness and funds for research, treatment and support. Tami Landers, our Comptroller, selected ACS as April's charity and we are grateful to have such an invaluable resource in our state. Please learn more about how you can help fight cancer with us by visiting their website.


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March 2017

March's Charity of the Month is Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. Make-A-Wish serves a unique, and vital, role in helping strengthen and empower children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Founded in 1987, this dedicated non-profit organization has since granted the wishes of more than 4,600 children. Chosen by our Client Services representative, Lenada Crabb, we are delighted to help Make-A-Wish celebrate its 30 years of generosity with a little bit of our own.For more information on how you can support them, visit their website.


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February 2017

For February, Patrick in our Client Services Department has selected Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School in Midlothian as our charity of the month. Crenshaw Elementary celebrated its own 25th anniversary in 2012 and continues to provide educational services to pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students. As we all know, many teachers buy their own supplies for their students, so Patrick wanted to help two teachers he knows go above and beyond in their daily duties. Christina Lorenz teaches 3rd grade and Jesse Kelly teaches 5th grade at Crenshaw. Each teacher will receive Visa Gift Cards to purchase 25 Classroom Book Caddies each in which their students can store their books.


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January 2017

For January, Patti, in our Client Services Department, chose BARK. Patti has always had a special place in her heart for dogs, so when she decided to foster this beautiful German Shepherd, Lobo, from Bark, she also asked that our January donation go to purchase 25 bags of grain-free dog food for the organization. Patti and Lobo went to Bark to make the donation and Lobo was glad to hand the credit card over to his old friend, Bob. We hope you'll join with us to support BARK. There are dozens of wonderful dogs there just waiting for the right owner. Even if you don't have room for a dog, please consider a donation to this all volunteer organization.


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December 2017

Feedmore takes care of thousands of Central Virginians everyday through their pantry and meals-on-wheals. Our first donation is 2500 meals for those in need. In this holiday season, we cannot think of a more meaningful way of saying thank you to our community. Please join us in giving back this Christmas.