Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students can access the Internet for schoolwork and adults can come to build digital skills March 22, 2022 – Comcast announced today that it has awarded the Chicago Urban League a $27,000 “Lift Zone Opportunity Fund” grant. The grant will support digital skills training at the organization’s Lift Zone, […]
Quad County Urban League Receives $27,000 “Lift Zone Opportunity Fund” Grant from Comcast to Support Digital Skills Training
Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students can access the Internet for schoolwork and adults can come to build digital skills March 16, 2022 – Comcast announced today that it has awarded the Quad County Urban League (QCUL) in Aurora a $27,000 “Lift Zone Opportunity Fund” grant. The grant will support digital skills training at […]
Comcast Expands Internet Essentials to Federal Pell Grant Recipients to help even more Low-income Americans Connect to the Internet
Federal Pell Grant expansion will help those pursuing careers requiring post-secondary degrees or technical certifications September 24, 2021 – Comcast recently announced that the company is expanding eligibility of its Internet Essentials program to now include all Federal Pell Grant recipients within its service area. The expansion will help even more students stay connected as […]
North Chicago School District 187 and Comcast Announce Partnership to Provide Internet Service to Eligible District Students and Families
Families not connected to the Internet at home encouraged to enroll so children can participate in online learning June 10, 2021 – North Chicago District 187 and Comcast have announced a partnership to provide Internet service at home to North Chicago families with children enrolled in district schools. The agreement is designed to help students […]
Comcast Provides Update on Decade-Long Commitment to Digital Equity; Announces Plans to Accelerate Efforts in 2021
Increases Speeds to 50/5 Mbps for All New and Existing Internet Essentials Customers at No Additional Cost Accelerates Lift Zone Community Center Rollout to Reach 1,000 Sites in 2021 Commits More Than $40 Million in Cash in Digital Equity Grants February 2, 2021 – Comcast today made several announcements that build on its longstanding commitment to […]
