Cengage Learning’s Boston office gathered more than 100 volunteers to Boston Garden to not only see the Bruins and Celtics play but also to make a difference to the lives of many students returning to Boston Public Schools in September. These employees had the opportunity to volunteer at Boston’s Back to School Celebration. This event was created by a partnership between the Salvation Army and Garden Neighborhood Charities (TD Garden) and the city.
Volunteers filled over 4000 backpacks with pencils, pens and other supplies Monday morning to help students get started. The backpacks were also filled with inspirational notes to motivate students to have a great schoolyear. On Tuesday, employees gave these backpacks to the children during the Back to School Celebration Day. They also enjoyed games, family-friendly activities and experiential learning booths.
Cengage Learning employees and Cengage Learning as a whole are committed to student success. This event gave us an opportunity to live out our core values and provided us with a way to do so. George Moore, Cengage Learning Chief Technology Officer, explained to us that they were looking for events in Boston to reflect the essence of their new credo. Cengage Learning’s Back to School celebration in Boston was a great example. It was all about preparing children for school. Participation in the event was an opportunity for us to become more connected to the Boston community, to help families and kids in need, and to show how our business can make a difference in the communities we live in.
Cengage Learning employees reflect upon Boston’s Back to School Celebration
“Thank you for the chance to participate in the Back to School Event. It was great to help set up on Friday, meet new people and give back to such an important cause!” (Stephanie Sferrazza Business Analyst, GPT).
“I enjoyed participating in the Cengage Service Day, and the Boston Back-to-School Celebration! Chris, the head volunteer coordinator, explained to us that the event not only gets children excited for school but also shows that the City of Boston cares. It was something I felt while volunteering. It’s quite powerful stuff. Cengage Learning and the City of Boston are both very proud of their participation. It was a wonderful day.” (Jessica Badiner Senior Content Developer).
“The children were excited to be there and to take part in the activities. Many little faces were beaming with gratitude for our help.
“What an amazing event! I didn’t realize how important back-to school supplies were to children. These kids were so excited about getting their backpacks! They were so excited about the backpacks, despite all the other fun activities.” (Elinor Gregory – Product Team Manager, SAM).
Yesterday’s Back to School Celebration was a huge success. Students were thrilled to be at TD Garden and engaged in fun activities, as well as playing games, and preparing for the new school year. It was a wonderful experience to be a part the event on behalf Cengage Learning.” (Chloe Ryan – Public Relations Manager).
“What an amazing charity event!” It was amazing to see so many Cengagians get together to support our Boston community.
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