TDS donates $65,000 to 5 food banks in local service areas

TDS Telecommunications has donated $65,000 to five food pantries that serve our regional areas.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin has received a $25,000 donation, while Second Harvest East Tennessee in Knoxville, The Giving Plate in Bend, Oregon, The Utah Food Bank in St. George, Utah, and The Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission in Mooresville, North Carolina have all received $10,000 each.

“The call to help has never been greater and TDS wants to do what we can to feed America now by giving back to the communities we serve,” said TDS President and CEO Jim Butman. “Food banks across the country are seeing huge increases in demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and, TDS wants to help those organizations who are serving those in need.”

Monetary donations are used to purchase food products in bulk or at wholesale prices, which provides more meals.

Donated iPads from WPS help students continue education at home

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DeAnne Boegli, Director of Communications
608-977-7343
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Donated iPads from WPS help students continue education at home

MADISON, Wis.—April 13, 2020—WPS Health Solutions recently donated 15 Apple iPad tablets with the help of John Matthews, a member of the WPS Board of Directors and former Executive Director of Madison Teachers Inc.

The iPads were given to the Beaver Dam Unified School District, Madison Metropolitan School District, and the Foundation of Madison Public Schools.

The devices then were distributed to students who are in need of learning technology at home.

“WPS’ donation is crucial to the continuing education of children because of schools being closed for several months given the coronavirus pandemic,” Matthews said. 

He was concerned that some families didn’t have the means to own a computer or a tablet device. He asked WPS about the availability of used iPads that could be donated, and the Information Technology team provided 15 devices.

“All parties are not only appreciative, but excited,” Matthews said. “Because of the pandemic, many teachers are attempting to stay in contact with their students electronically, and actually teach using electronic devices. Thus, the importance that all children be able to take advantage of their teacher’s efforts.”

“Providing technology and the resources needed for children to continue their education from home is a small act that WPS can do to make a large and lasting impact in our WPS communities,” said WPS Chief Technology Officer Sandi Gardner.

Kelly Kuenzi, a teacher in Beaver Dam, was thrilled that her school was one of the recipients. “I have delivered six of the iPads and I can’t even describe in words how rewarding it has been,” she said. “Every family has been so appreciative and amazed that they get to keep this iPad. I feel a little guilty being able to see the receiving end when I didn’t do anything but deliver it.”

Kuenzi shared a text from one of the parents: “I wanted to thank you and whoever donated. Please thank them for us. She already did a lesson and is on her next one.”

About WPS Health Solutions

WPS Health Solutions is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions) has been based in Madison, Wis., for more than 70 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

TASC Supports Learning Experiences at MMSD with Donated STEAM and Personal Care Resources

Photos by Beau Meyer Photography: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/irggmwq98x7vh4d/AADzql7zoePXD3YfII52fKpSa?dl=0

Madison, Wis.—Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) celebrated its 45^th anniversary with acts of service that will soon benefit students of the 45+ schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD).

About 1,200 employees from across the country gathered at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center from March 10-12, 2020. During those few days, TASC employees participated in paid volunteer time to help support the unique needs of all MMSD students.

On Wednesday, March 11, about a third of TASC’s volunteer corps went shopping for supplies to fill Care Boxes with nonperishable food items, personal hygiene products, and toys and games. All of these items, as well as store gift cards, were assembled into care packages that will be delivered to every MMSD school at a later date.

While TASC had initially planned to send its volunteers into the district schools to engage with students in fun learning activities, TASC and MMSD made a collaborative decision to suspend these plans.

“This is a time of preparation and prevention,” said TASC CEO Dan Rashke. “We at TASC, along with everyone at MMSD, are committed to keeping our students, staff and community safe and healthy.”

Grace Wall is the TASC employee who coordinated the entire TASC in the Community operation. “We are disappointed that we couldn’t go into the schools this week, but we are an adaptable team of coworkers and made the best of the situation,” she said. “We are proud to provide students with incredible tools and resources that will serve them now and in the future.”

Recognizing MMSD’s longstanding partnership with Demco and the district-wide Makerspace initiative, TASC relied on their expertise to select products and hands-on activities that engage students academically. Demco delivered Makerspace carts to MMSD schools earlier this week. Teachers and librarians are eager to unpack the boxes and give their students access to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) materials.

“We are thrilled that TASC is providing resources for our students and teachers to create spaces where students will gather to design, invent, tinker, explore, build and discover,” said TJ McCray, MMSD’s Director of Instructional Technology & Media Services. “This speaks directly to our district’s vision for all students—that they will graduate with the skills and abilities to be successful in college, career and community.”

All told, TASC’s in-kind contribution is valued at $400,000.

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About Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC)

TASC is the nation’s largest privately held third-party benefits administrator with a mission to improve the health, wealth and well-being of its customers, employees and communities. TASC’s industry-changing Universal Benefit Account® eliminates redundant processes and platforms, increases accuracy, and significantly reduces administrative burdens to make benefits feel like benefits. With offices across the nation, TASC services over 80,000 public- and private-sector clients. For more information visit tasconline.com or call 1-800-422-4661.

TASC Donates to Employees’ Favorite Charities

MADISON, Wisconsin, December 3, 2019—TASC (Total Administrative Services Corporation) announced today that it has donated to ten of its employee’s favorite charities. Each charity will receive $1,000, for a total donation of $10,000.

The employees and their charities include: Peter Augelli and Jessie Small (Lindbergh Elementary), Heather Barnes (Hope Vibes), Barbara Ciudad (Rady Children’s Hospital), Stephanie Hayden (Reach-a-Child), Sandi Holcomb (Central Wisconsin Community Action Council), Jodi Raczkiewicz (DAIS), Melissa Sather (Majestic Hills Ranch Foundation), Don Tuscany (Camp Kesem), Sheila Vetrone (Mid-Day Women’s Alliance), and Theresa Zenchenko (Disability Rights Wisconsin).

TASC’s chief executive officer, Dan Rashke, shared that, the ten organizations were chosen due to the employee’s strong involvement with the charities. Rashke said, “these TASC employees give of their time, mind and money to help these charities continue their good work.”

About TASC

TASC is the nation’s largest privately held third-party benefits administrator with a mission to improve the health, wealth and well-being of its customers, employees and communities. TASC’s industry-changing Universal Benefit Account® eliminates redundant processes and platforms, increases accuracy, and significantly reduces administrative burdens to make benefits feel like benefits. With offices across North America, TASC services over 75,000 public and private sector clients. For more information visit www.tasconline.com or call toll free 1-800-422-4661.

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For more information contact:
Bruce Stein|Public Relations & Communications Director
Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC)
e: bruce.stein@tasconline.com
w: www.tasconline.com
p: 608.268.8807

Total Administrative Services Corporation Presents a Major Donation to Habitat for Humanity

Madison, WI – September 18, 2019 – Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC), a leading provider of account-based benefit plans, compliance solutions, trust-funded healthcare savings, and reimbursement program solutions, has donated $10,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. It was announced today at a double home dedication in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The home dedications took place at 1112 and 1116 Chicory Way.

The homes, sponsored by TASC (Total Administrative Services Corporation), will mark the 290th and 291st Habitat homes build in Dane County and the 39th and 40th homes built in Sun Prairie. An additional nine homes are planned over the course of the next two years in the Vandenburg Heights neighborhood.

Prior to breaking ground on both homes, staff from TASC built the home frames in the parking lot of Warner Park in partnership with the United Way Seasons of Caring Kick-Off event. The frames were then moved to their permanent locations in Sun Prairie.

“TASC has been committed to the good work of the Habitat for Humanity of Dane County for some time now, helping build several houses in our parking lot,” said Cliff Mason, TASC for President. “I was proud today to deepen that relationship by making this donation. I hope it helps build more homes for deserving families in Dane County.”

About TASC
For over four decades, TASC has specialized in on-demand, account-based benefit plans, trust-funded healthcare savings, reimbursement programs and compliance solutions to brokers, consultants, financial service firms, health plans, and employers.  TASC’s Universal Benefit Account^® provides a unified view of all TASC products and services including healthcare, fringe and education benefits. Access to Universal Benefit Account is offered on a monthly subscription basis under an on-demand software delivery model to help organizations mitigate escalating health care costs and obligations. With offices across North America, TASC services over 75,000 public and private sector clients. For more information visit www.tasconline.com or call toll free 1-800-422-4661.

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For more information contact:

Bruce Stein
TASC
Tel: 608-268-8807
Email: bruce.stein@tasconline.com