WEST WARWICK – Cox Communications named Ed Mastriano, Cox Media marketing manager, a Cox Charities Community Hero as a result of his volunteer work with Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership in Warwick.
The Community Hero program recognizes employees who actively volunteer with a nonprofit organization. Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership will receive a $3,000 Cox Charities grant on his behalf.
Mastriano has served as a member of the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership’s Board of Directors for more than eight years, and is chairman of the Fund Development Committee. He also serves as a mentor providing a positive adult role model to youth in Warwick schools.
“When employees volunteer their time it enriches the lives of youth and it helps strengthen the community,” Jay Allbaugh, senior vice president and region manager, Cox Communications, said in a statement. “We are proud of Ed’s work and encourage all of our employees to donate their time and talent to support a cause they are passionate about.”
The Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the expansion of quality mentoring services for at-risk youth throughout Rhode Island. The Cox Charities Community Hero grant will be used to create more positive mentoring relationships.
“I am passionate about mentoring. By participating as a mentor, I have seen firsthand the difference a mentor can make in the life of a young person,” Mastriano said.
Since 2001, Cox Communications has awarded more than $550,000 in Cox Charities grants and in-kind support on behalf of their employee’s volunteer efforts throughout the Cox service areas.
