AFL Strengthens Community Impact with Launch of The AFL Foundation

Building on its four-decade legacy of community outreach, AFL partners with the Spartanburg County Foundation to establish a new charitable fund.

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AFL celebrated its 40th anniversary today by announcing the formation of The AFL Foundation, a charitable partnership with the Spartanburg County Foundation. AFL will establish the foundation with an initial investment of $10,000,000 – reinforcing its culture of community engagement around the world.

For decades, AFL has been deeply rooted in the community through its extensive outreach programs and philanthropy. From volunteer projects, scholarships, grants and its donations to disaster recovery, AFL remains committed to making a positive impact. The foundation will complement these efforts, allowing AFL to respond to community needs, both locally and globally, for years to come.

“We are pleased and honored to facilitate the corporate philanthropy of The AFL Foundation through their fund at the Spartanburg County Foundation,” said Troy M. Hanna, President and CEO of the Spartanburg County Foundation. “This collaboration reflects AFL's dedication to a culture of giving and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This partnership further enhances The AFL Foundation’s ability to direct resources where they can have the greatest impact.”

Building on their community centered legacy, AFL will leverage the Spartanburg County Foundation's 75+ years of proven expertise in charitable administration to maximize its global philanthropic impact. This will position AFL to create sustainable and positive change to improve quality of life in the communities where associates live and work.

“Establishing The AFL Foundation honors our four decades of significant community focus and will ensure our continued civic engagement for the next 40 years and beyond,” said Jaxon Lang, AFL President and CEO. “We are not just celebrating our past; we are committing to our future.”

To learn more about the foundation, please visit The AFL Foundation.

About AFL

Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale and industrial markets. The company’s products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission, and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, and fusion splicers. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications.