Community Initiatives
An important aspect of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s mission is to actively create programs and initiatives to make the world a better place. Below you can learn more about the programs and initiatives created by our networks which add unique value to communities around the world.
CNN Student News, CNN’s cost-and-commercial-free educational program for middle and high schools uses the vast resources of CNN Worldwide to create news and information content specifically for the classroom. CNN Student News airs on HLN, Monday - Friday throughout the school year at 4 a.m. (ET). The show is available for on-demand viewing on the Web at www.CNNStudentNews.com and as a video podcast on CNN.com and iTunes.
Peachtree TV Community Affairs is dedicated to bringing the Greater Atlanta community the best in entertaining, informative television programming while rewarding individuals for their exceptional community service. For details on Peachtree TV Community Affairs, click here or visit the Web site at http://www.peachtreetv.com/community/.
As part of its ongoing efforts to inspire kids to develop a healthy and active lifestyle, Cartoon Network’s GET ANIMATED pro-social campaign has sponsored a Guinness World Record-setting National Recess Week, a GET ANIMATED DAY at more than 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and a summer-long, 40-city cross country GET ANIMATED interactive tour. Celebrity athletes Dwyane Wade (NBA Miami Heat) and Anna Kournikova (former tennis pro) served as official spokespersons, encouraging kids to have fun, get involved and stay active. Further information and materials can be found at http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/getanimated.