Philadelphia OIC Announces Honorees for Community Leadership Recognition Reception
Workforce development nonprofit will recognize regional leaders for their community impact
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc., a workforce development nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people living in poverty gain skills to change their lives, announced today that they will honor Robert F. Smith, Regional Vice President, Community Impact, Comcast and Rakia Reynolds, Founder & CEO, Skai Blue Media at the Community Leadership Recognition Reception also known as "Cocktails for a Cause" on Thursday, October 4, 2018. This event will be held at Bo Concept, 1719 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia from 6-9PM. Comcast is the presenting sponsor.
"As an organization committed to our founder Reverend Dr. Leon Sullivan's vision of creating opportunities for people to thrive, I am excited to highlight the life work of leaders in the community, Robert F. Smith and Rakia Reynolds," said Charles Crumbley III, Interim President & CEO, Philadelphia OIC. "They work every day to help others in the same spirit of OIC and we commend them for making a difference in so many lives."
Cocktails for a Cause, a festive networking event, celebrates the accomplishments of regional giants in the Philadelphia market and the transformative work of Philadelphia OIC. The event is attended by professionals from various industries in Philadelphia including: banking, hospitality, utilities, communications, nonprofit and education. Attendees enjoy music, silent auction, passed hors d' oeuvres, and cocktails crafted by sponsors Ketel One and Crown Royal Regal Apple.
HONOREES
Robert F. Smith is a 28-year veteran of the cable communications industry. He joined Comcast in 1994 and has held leadership positions in government affairs, communications and community investment.
He has a longstanding relationship with Philadelphia OIC and works tirelessly to close the digital divide gap by providing computer and internet access to people that live in impoverished communities. He is an advocate for digital literacy and inclusion and has a genuine interest in helping people develop to their full potential.
Rakia Reynolds is a strategic communications industry expert and thought-leader of a non-traditional public relations agency. Her client list has included: Airbnb, Comcast, Dell, Morgan Stanley, Serena Williams, Ashley Graham, Global Citizen and Landit. She is an active member of NationSwell Council – a network of innovators who are working together to develop impactful solutions for America's most critical issues.
Sponsors for Cocktails for a Cause include: Comcast, BoConcept Philadelphia, Insperity, The Hershey Company, Ketel One and Crown Royal Regal Apple.
Tickets are on sale now for $50. Limited sponsorships are still available. All proceeds from Cocktails for a Cause will support the operational expenses of Philadelphia OIC to expand its programmatic efforts and support more people. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and tickets, please visit: www.PhilaOIC.org.
About Philadelphia OIC
Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. (OIC) is dedicated to the elimination of poverty, unemployment and illiteracy to ensure a meaningful quality of life for families and individuals within Philadelphia. Founded in 1964, on the principles of "helping people to help themselves," OIC serves as a catalyst, enabling its clients to establish and maintain critical job and life skills through professional development. OIC serves more than 1,300 unduplicated individuals annually, and has provided more than 16,000 client visitors basic training in computer and Internet technology since 2011.
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SOURCE Philadelphia OIC
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