By: Terry Johnson, CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland Metro When I was a kid, growing up in Texas, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Permian Basin provided a safe environment for me to play and hang out with friends. Little did I know I was also establishing relationships with positive mentors and building […]
Internet Essentials: A Decade of Conquering the Digital Divide
Pictured above: Roosevelt High School Principal Charlene Williams speaking at the Portland launch of Internet Essentials in 2011. By: Rebecca Brown, Director, Community Impact, Comcast Oregon/SW Washington A decade. TEN years. When you think about what you’ve done for a decade…what’s changed over a decade…it can be surprising. Rewarding. Startling. I’ve been in a semblance […]
Easterseals and Comcast Collaborate for a Purpose
Pictured above: Jorge receives a laptop from Easterseals, purchased by Comcast By Carol Salter, President of Easterseals Oregon The dictionary defines “collaborative” as “Involving two or more people working together for a special purpose.” Working together for a special purpose perfectly captures our most recent partnership with Comcast. This spring, thanks to funding from Comcast, […]
Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Internet While Distance Learning
The following piece was originally featured in the October issue of PDX Parent Magazine So, your kids are all constructively and enthusiastically engaged in their schoolwork, sitting calmly in front of their computers, right? You’re confident they’re completing their assignments and not touring inappropriate – or even dangerous — websites, right? What? No? David Hardin […]
Comcast Internet Essentials Enhancements Meet Critical Needs of Local Families
above photo: Rebecca and her kids enjoying last summer by Rebecca Brown, Director of Community Impact, Oregon/SW Washington It’s hard to believe that Fall is quickly approaching. Pumpkin Spice Latte is making its annual appearance, and back-to-school season is already upon us. It’s a busy time, but one I always look forward to, in part […]
