A group of ten young women from HomeWorks in Trenton recently traveled to Philadelphia to tour the Comcast Technology Center and meet with members of Comcast’s BENgineers – an employee resource group at Comcast supporting Black technologists and engineers – and TECHWomen@Comcast – a forum of female technologists. HomeWorks, an after-school residential program for high […]
How Two Local Nonprofits Are Working with Comcast to Support Immigrants
The pandemic has exacerbated our city’s digital divide. This is especially true for Philadelphia’s immigrant communities, which are often at a disadvantage when it comes to adopting digital tools and digital skills training. As a result, they are precluded from some of the fundamental benefits of digital connectivity. Working with Welcome.US, a national initiative built […]
Comcast Offering 140 Lift Zones Across Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and Northern Delaware
Across Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and northern Delaware, Comcast works with community partners to support 140 WiFi-connected Lift Zones. What are Lift Zones? Powered by Comcast Business, Lift Zones provide a robust WiFi solution in supportive neighborhood locations like nonprofits, community centers, gyms and parks and recreation facilities. Lift Zones offer students, adults, senior citizens […]
Comcast Awards More Than $4.3 Million in 2022 to Advance Digital Adoption, Skills Training in Philadelphia
Comcast announced it has awarded more than $4.3 million in grants in 2022 to 30 nonprofit organizations across Philadelphia that support digital adoption and skills training for residents. Each organization offers programming aimed at connecting residents and businesses in Philadelphia to the Internet and building digital skills. The grants were distributed as part of Project UP, […]
Celebrating local Comcast RISE recipients
Last month, we were honored to bring together more than 250 Comcast RISE recipients, partners, local officials, Comcast leaders and more from across Philadelphia for a night of celebrating and networking. It was an inspirational night hearing from small businesses spanning industries – from education and fitness to cafes and healthcare – on how they […]
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