WCVB Channel 5’s Post

It is very important to continue to educate AND spread the word about what your amazing organization does. Thank you Ellie Fund 💗

WCVB hosted a group of 25 high school students who were taking part in the Journalism Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference this past week. They toured the station, then participated in a Q&A with WCVB President & General Manager and Hearst Television Vice President, New England Kyle Grimes, News Director Margaret Cronan, Anchor Ben Simmoneau and Senior Producer/Chronicle Sangita Chandra. They ended their day watching the Noon newscast and a Q&A with Anchors Antoinette Antonio and Jessica Brown and Chief Meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we decided to have a Pink Pumpkin Painting/Decorating Contest. The only "rule" was that the pumpkin needed to be painted pink, then you could be as creative as you want. First place winner would have a $1,000 donation made in their name to the Ellie Fund. We were extremely lucky to have Executive Director of the Ellie Fund, Meredith Mendelson join us that day. Finished pumpkins were displayed in our 5 & Dine for about a week, voting was done anonymously by number and open to all employees. Most number of votes, determined the winner!! Please enjoy pictures from our fun afternoon and see the winning PINK PUMPKINS!!!

I realize this post is very late, but wanted to share these photos from our Fiesta celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. We listened to music while enjoying delicious food from 4 different restaurants representing cuisines from Ecuador, Mexico, Guatemala and Venezuela. While the food was AMAZING!!, the best part of the luncheon was having everyone together. It was simply fantastic seeing faces you hardly see and hearing all the chatter in the cafeteria. It was reminiscent of my own family holiday parties, everyone talking, enjoying the music and each other. There was a sense of community and celebration which made this luncheon a perfect representation of Hispanic Heritage for me.

WCVB Channel 5, in collaboration with Bernie & Phyl's Furniture, came together for a ribbon cutting for a special "5 Fixer Upper" project at Home Base Program National Center for Excellence in Charlestown, MA. Thanks to the generous support of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture and other community-focused partners of WCVB, Home Base is set to experience a rejuvenated outdoor space. This revitalization effort includes the addition of stylish patio furniture, fresh plants and shrubs generously provided by Volante Farms in Needham, MA, and a cutting-edge sound system courtesy of Level Up Automation in Northborough, MA. WCVB has served as Television Partner for Home Base Veteran & Family Care for over a decade. (18) Home Base Patio Ribbon Cutting - YouTube https://lnkd.in/ebaKC2pF> Over the years, WCVB’s “5 Fixer Upper” initiative has identified several local non-profit organizations in need of a “makeover” and facilitated in-kind donations and services with advertisers. Past non-profit recipients include the Pine Street Inn, The Dimock Center Center’s Askia Academy, Girl Scouts of Eastern MA, The Home for Little Wanderers, and numerous others. From left to right: Kyle Grimes, President & General Manager, WCVB and VP Hearst New England Rob Rubin, President, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture Brigadier General (Ret.) Jack Hammond, Executive Director, Home Base Michael Rubin, General Manager, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture Jacob Rubin, Merchandising Manager, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture

One third of Massachusetts households are considered food insecure. On September 20th, WCVB Channel 5 hosted The Greater Boston Food Bank for the 5th consecutive year for a televised Day of Giving from our studio in Needham. Thanks to our viewers and generous partners of GBFB, we raised over $288,000. The needs of our neighbors are historically high and are urgent. You can still give at www.wcvb.com/gbfb. Thank you for your generosity!

Today we celebrate an incredible milestone for one of our employees. Ike Laughinghouse. His journey began 50 years ago today! "Unflappable", "Never says no", and the "hardest worker in the building", are some of the phrases used to describe Ike as a co-worker. He is kind, full of grace, generous, has an infectious smile and has made this a better place by being here. Everyone who has known or worked with him is better for it. Congratulations on 50 years Ike!!

Even though the Sox lost, our "Docs at the Sox" event on Monday was a blast! Over the course of the last two years, they have provided meaningful and actionable information to NewsCenter 5 viewers – information that has helped them make important physical and mental healthcare decisions during an unprecedented time. We wanted to show how grateful we are for them and what better way than a night out at Fenway Park!