Since the company’s founding on June 17, 1996, Nexstar employees have witnessed the impact that local non-profit organizations and public service agencies have on the community. In times of crisis, these organizations mobilize quickly to help those most in need. Often, these organizations make a critical difference in the lives of millions of people every day. No matter the issue, from aiding those affected by a natural disaster, fighting food insecurity, homelessness, supporting American veterans, or providing a clean shelter to animals, these organizations can’t do it alone. They need help—and that’s where Nexstar Nation comes in.

As the largest local television company in the United States, Nexstar has a responsibility to deliver more than high-quality journalism, local programming, and exceptional value to our business partners. We embrace the communities in which we operate and pride ourselves on our service to non-profit organizations, charitable sponsorships and donations, and outreach to those in need.

For the company’s 20th anniversary in 2016, Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Perry A. Sook, established the company’s “Founder’s Day of Caring.” Since then, during the third week of June, employees across Nexstar’s 116 markets are given paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations and/or public service agencies in their local community.