In May, Comcast announced the return of Comcast RISE to Philadelphia. Comcast RISE stands for Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment. The program was launched in 2020 to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. With the grant program returning to the city for a third time, more than 100 of […]
Girl Power: Trenton teens meet with female technologists, engineers at Comcast
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 Offering Free and Discounted Internet in New Jersey through the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program
Comcast in New Jersey is offering free and discounted Internet options through the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP provides eligible low-income households with a credit up to $30 per month toward the cost of their Internet and/or mobile services. Eligible residents can now visit one of 20 Xfinity Store locations in New […]