June 1, 2023 – Comcast donated 50 new laptops to We Care of Grundy County as part of the company’s efforts to make digital equity a reality in the county. “Access to the Internet and technology are critical resources needed as our daily lives become increasingly digital,” said Chris Brown, Mayor of Morris. “I appreciate […]
Bloomington-Normal Area Business, Community Leaders and Comcast Discuss Historic Opportunity to Bring Broadband Internet Service to Rural and Underserved Communities
Future of McLean County Relies on Increasing Digital Equity, Building a Next Generation Workforce April 18, 2023 – Bloomington-Normal area business and community leaders joined Comcast Tuesday for a roundtable discussion about the once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring reliable, high-quality, high-speed Internet service to rural and underserved areas, saying McLean County’s economic future depends on embracing […]
Digital Equity Program Launches in Rockford
Boys & Girls Club of Rockford to announce launch of digital equity program April 13, 2023 – Selected through a competitive grant process, Boys & Girls Club of Rockford launched a digital program at their Fairgrounds location aimed to create access, equity, and career readiness in the field of technology. Funded through a $75,000 Comcast […]
Harold Colbert Jones Memorial Community Center Receives $13,500 Grant from Comcast to Support Digital Skills Training, Upgrades to its “Lift Zone”
Lift Zones connect students to the Internet for schoolwork and adults to the Internet to build digital skills Comcast donates 75 laptops across three south suburban community-based organizations March 16, 2023 – Comcast joined Illinois Second Congressional District Representative Robin Kelly, Chicago Heights, IL, Mayor David Gonzalez and Cook County District 5 Commissioner Monica Gordon […]
Comcast Partners with The Hidden Genius Project to Help Black Male Youth in Chicago and Atlanta Acquire Digital Skills and Enter the Tech Sector
$2 million grant deepens Comcast’s extensive work to advance digital equity and provide communities across Chicago with the resources needed for jobs of today and tomorrow February 27, 2023 – Comcast NBCUniversal today announced a new $2 million grant to The Hidden Genius Project, furthering the company’s longstanding efforts to advance economic mobility through critical […]