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Local Life: Philadelphia
November 20, 2009
Comcast Cares
Comcasters Send a “Big” Gift to Fairhill Elementary School
As an element of Comcast’s national partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Comcast locations around the country partner with local elementary schools through The John Alchin Beyond School Walls program.
The program originated at headquarters in Philadelphia, where Bigs partnered with Littles from Fairhill Elementary School in the Kensington section. Littles visit their Bigs at the Comcast Center every other week.
In June, the Bigs visited Fairhill for Reverse Day, as the Littles hosted their Bigs in the school library. But a sad discovery was made—the library didn’t have a single book.
So the Bigs quickly organized a book drive, and the Bigs’ wish to see the library stocked with books is now reality.
Comcasters donated more than 1,600 books, and the Comcast Foundation donated four new computers and a laser printer, instantly creating a multi-media center where basic and digital literacy could begin to flourish.
The Bigs and the books arrived at Fairhill, where they were greeted by cheering children and teachers, and considerable media fan fare. “Today is a day that is about what’s right with the world,” said CEO of BBBS Southeastern PA Marlene Olshan. “We are building a stronger Philadelphia and a stronger region.”
For up to the minute information on this and all of Comcast’s Community Investment initiatives, we invite you to become a fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and visit the Community Investment section of Comcast Voices.
Photo caption: Comcast Bigs and Fairhill Littles stock the library shelves with new books.
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The program originated at headquarters in Philadelphia, where Bigs partnered with Littles from Fairhill Elementary School in the Kensington section. Littles visit their Bigs at the Comcast Center every other week.
In June, the Bigs visited Fairhill for Reverse Day, as the Littles hosted their Bigs in the school library. But a sad discovery was made—the library didn’t have a single book.
So the Bigs quickly organized a book drive, and the Bigs’ wish to see the library stocked with books is now reality.
Comcasters donated more than 1,600 books, and the Comcast Foundation donated four new computers and a laser printer, instantly creating a multi-media center where basic and digital literacy could begin to flourish.
The Bigs and the books arrived at Fairhill, where they were greeted by cheering children and teachers, and considerable media fan fare. “Today is a day that is about what’s right with the world,” said CEO of BBBS Southeastern PA Marlene Olshan. “We are building a stronger Philadelphia and a stronger region.”
For up to the minute information on this and all of Comcast’s Community Investment initiatives, we invite you to become a fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and visit the Community Investment section of Comcast Voices.
Photo caption: Comcast Bigs and Fairhill Littles stock the library shelves with new books.
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