Elevate Our Communities
On October 30, 2025, we had the honor of watching our Founder & Lead Visionary, Bill Bradford, officially inducted as a 2025 Laureate of the Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame! Bill’s leadership, vision, and dedication to excellence have shaped not only our organization, but the people and communities we serve. We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this moment with them. Congratulations once again to Bill, Lisa, and the Bradford family!
On August 1, 2025, we had the incredible honor of joining others from across the state to celebrate our Founder & Lead Visionary, Bill Bradford, as he was recognized as the Person of Character at Drake’s Annual Iowa Character Awards. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Bill, his wife Lisa, their family, and our organization’s unwavering integrity, inspiring leadership, and the lasting impact they’ve had on the lives of so many. We are beyond proud to see Bill’s character and contributions celebrated in such a meaningful way. Congratulations, Bill! Your vision, heart, and example continue to lead the way.
Next Generation Wireless is thrilled to announce a $44,000 donation to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation, marking a record-breaking year our organization. This donation, which is double the amount raised in 2023, highlights the incredible support from customers and associates who came together to brighten the holidays for children in need.
The celebrating continues as we congratulate the Founder and Lead Visionary of Next Generation Wireless, Bill Bradford and his wife Lisa. In November of 2023, Bill and Lisa were awarded the Gift of Philanthropy Award in recognition of their fundraising efforts for the new Hospitality House Warming Shelter. Collectively, the Bradford Family raised more than $240,000 to support the purchase and renovation of the new warming shelter in Waterloo, IA.
Bill’s leadership, vision, and dedication to excellence have shaped not only our organization, but the people and communities we serve. We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this moment with them. Congratulations once again to Bill, Lisa, and the Bradford family!
Thank you for inspiring us all to dream big, lead with purpose, and make a difference every day.
Check out some highlights from the event — including Bill’s introduction, speech, and special moments from the celebration!
Our organization is so incredibly proud of our Lead Visionary and Founder, Bill Bradford. With the support of his family, Bill and his wife Lisa, were able to raise over $240,000 in donations for a new warming shelter in Waterloo, Iowa.
Their efforts earned them the 2022 Heroes Among Us Community Service Award. Bill Bradford and his family, truly lead Next Generation Wireless by examples of how to Elevate Our Communities.
Here is a list of organizations and charities our staff is passionate about and proudly serve:
- Alzheimer’s Association
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- Aspire Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
- Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
- Catholic Worker House
- Cedar Bend Humane Society
- Cedar Heights Elementary Partners in Education
- Cedar Valley Food Bank
- Exceptional Persons, Inc.
- Habitat for Humanity
- Hartman Reserve Halloween Hikes
- House of Compassion – Marshalltown
- Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity
- Iowa Women’s Foundation
- Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
- Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Magical Mix Kids
- Make-A-Wish
- March of Dimes
- Meals on Wheels
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Partners in Education
- Pink Ribbon Golf Classic
- Pink Ribbon Run – Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Ronald McDonald House – Iowa City, Iowa
- Salvation Army
- Sartori Festival of Trees
- Toys for Tots
- University of Northern Iowa Foundation
- Various High School Booster Clubs
Next Generation Wireless recognizes the need for assistance within the communities we serve. We are committed to giving back, however, it is impossible to contribute to every request we receive. Please submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure proper consideration. Requests are reviewed on or around the 15th of each month.
