Merry Christmas from Kim! A look back at our Random Acts of Kindness
As I reflect upon the last year, there are two big standouts. I received one of the broadcast industry’s greatest honors and I also said goodbye to my best friend.
It was a thrill to be inducted into the 2021 National Radio Hall of Fame. It is really something to know my name is among the likes of Dick Clark, Bing Crosby, and Ryan Seacrest. I never could have imagined such an honor.
I have an amazing team at WestStar Multimedia Entertainment who all work together to provide the best information to help you guide your digital life.
Some of our ROAKs in 2021
We listen to your calls, read your notes, and answer your questions as best we can. And throughout the year, we also give back in what I call our “Random Acts of Kindness” initiative, or ROAKs (because everything in tech has an acronym).
Here are a few people who called our national radio show wanting to talk to me about a digital life issue.
Brother Tim from the Livingston Monastery, Norfolk, Virginia: We consulted and worked with Tim directly for months to put together a Google Voice solution for his food pantry. We will pay the yearly $250 fee for as long as Brother Tim wants us to do so.
Alisa in San Francisco, California: She was afraid after her apartment was broken into. We paid for a complete SimpliSafe Security System to give her peace of mind.
April in Temple, Texas: She reached out because she needs to lose 100 pounds for her health. We sent her a FitBit to help her achieve her goal.
Robert in Norfolk, Virginia: We purchased an iPad for his wife who was hospitalized with Covid so the two of them could video chat.
Pat in Chicago, Illinois: She had a website and could not update it or figure out how to move to a different hosting company. We did it all for her.
Max in Tucson, Arizona: He volunteers as a Ranger and was concerned about his safety. We sent him a body cam to wear when he’s on duty.
An easy way to help out someone in need (Hint: It involves pasta)
How about we stop talking about everything that’s wrong with the internet for just a moment? We could all use a bit of good news.
What do you get when you mix lasagna with good feels? Lasagna Love. Its fantastic mission is to pair up people who want to do some good with others who could really use a homecooked meal. And who doesn’t love a tray of lasagna?
From my home to yours, Merry Christmas!
We were all reminded these past months just how instrumental technology is in all our lives. It has powered so much connection and togetherness in a time when we’re apart from those we love. Think about all the families and friends staying in touch via Zoom and the businesses, like mine, operating from home.
Social media to the rescue when 92-year-old man loses college jacket
Social media can be a dangerous place. We hear the stories all the time, from Facebook’s privacy issues to the toxic misinformation that’s spread without much thought. Facebook was even slapped with a couple of antitrust lawsuits over its alleged bad behavior.
Extra time on your hands? Help give sight to the blind
Technology is constantly changing how we interact with each other and spend our time. It’s also what helps us get through tough times, like staying indoors to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
But while we all enjoy our technology for entertainment, others take advantage of tech for other reasons. Those with vision, speech and hearing challenges are now able to use their smart devices to improve their daily lives. Tap or click here to use your smartphone to make real-time transcribed calls.