by Cheng Saechao, Senior Community Impact Specialist In this work-from-home environment, organizations that rely on volunteer assistance have struggled, and it’s been equally challenging for employees to participate in volunteer projects in our communities the way we used to. Fortunately, Comcast employees have found some creative work-arounds, enabling us to give back through virtual/at-home volunteer […]
Igniting the Power of Youth Through Mentoring at Comcast
Pictured above: Bigs and Littles meeting virtually for Beyond School Walls this past holiday break. By Cheng Saechao, Comcast Coordinator for Beyond School Walls Happy National Mentoring Month and 2021! Comcast takes mentoring seriously, seeing it as a way to develop tomorrow’s leaders. We deliver on that commitment across the nation through our Beyond School […]
Deck the Halls With….iPads? Comcast Surprises Kids With a Holiday Gift
Who doesn’t love a heartwarming holiday story? We know our Comcast Beyond School Walls mentors, or “Bigs,” especially do. This week, they got to surprise their 20 third-grade “Littles” with iPads for the holidays. Nothing tugs at the heartstrings like seeing a child smile from ear to ear—especially during this time of year. When Angie […]
Mentorship Month: Beyond School Walls
By: Cheng Saechao Definition of Mentor: an experienced and trusted adviser. Definition of National Mentoring Month: the value of mentoring and positive role models is recognized in January. “Beyond School Walls”, a program of Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, is currently in its 9th year in Oregon. Twice a month, 20 fifth graders (“Littles”) […]
Paying It Forward: Comcast’s Randall Rene named Oregon’s Big Brother of the Year
I grew up in a tough home — one filled with physical violence, mental abuse, drugs, filth, sadness, and poverty.” Randall Rene, a Comcast construction manager, softly adds more context. ”My father left when I was just months old, and I rarely saw him throughout my life.” Randall wound up becoming “Bro Dad” to his […]