Released 24 October 2012
In today’s technology-centered world, most needy children get left
behind. When a family has a tough time putting food on the table or a
roof over their heads, paying for a computer or expensive Internet access is
out of the question. And, unfortunately, it is the children who pay the
ultimate price.
Comcast is helping to bring hope to those children
who don’t have the necessary access needed for academic success.
The company recently donated 10 laptops to The Salvation Army; five each to the
Steel Valley/Homestead and Monessen Worship and Service Centers. The
laptops will provide additional resources for youth programs offered at each of
the locations so that children will be able to complete school
assignments. The donation will also allow each Salvation Army location to
provide much-needed internet safety instruction for youth to understand the
dangers of surfing the web.
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(From left to right)
Mark Depretis, Director, Government & Regulatory
Affairs - Comcast Keystone Region
Jody Doherty, Vice President, Community
Investment - Comcast Keystone Region
Captains Lori & James Brown,
Steel Valley Worship & Service Center
Major Sue Mackneer, Program
Secretary
Lieutenant Joel Thwaite, Monessen Worship & Service
Center
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“Comcast has a long and proven
track record of standing by and supporting our families in need,” said
Major William H. Bode, The Salvation Army’s Western Pennsylvania
Divisional Commander. “This generous gift will have a positive and
life changing impact on the futures of countless
children.”
To further assist clients, The
Salvation Army will also provide details about Comcast's “Internet
Essentials” program so that households with children that qualify for the
free or reduced school lunch program can learn how they can receive Comcast
home internet service for $9.95 per month. Through the Comcast Internet
Essentials program, families can also purchase a low-cost computer and receive
free Internet training.
“Comcast is pleased to partner with
The Salvation Army and help its youth programs make a difference in these
communities,” said Comcast Keystone Region Senior Vice President Jim
Samaha. “We believe strongly that the success of our children’s
future rests firmly in the ability to equally access technology, and we are
committed to help level the playing field and ensure that no one gets left
behind.”