In 2020, Comcast launched Lift Zones, an extension of the company’s Project UP $1B digital equity initiative, which was designed to help community centers navigate online learning with Internet access and digital resources. Since its inception, Lift Zones have become safe spaces where communities can learn digital skills and pursue academic, professional, and personal advancement. […]
Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Awards $40,000 Grant to Veterans Coding Program in Jackson
Comcast announced today it has awarded a $40,000 grant to economic development and educational non-profit organization Mississippi Coding Academies’ (MCA) Veterans Code program. The grant is Comcast’s latest contribution to MCA, totaling more than $180,000 in financial support since 2018. In 2019, Comcast partnered with MCA to create the Veterans Code program to deliver coding training and […]
Unlocking Atlanta’s Unlimited Possibilities through Project UP
The Changemakers Dinner Explored Comcast’s Commitment to Advance Digital Equity Earlier this summer, Comcast hosted The Changemakers Dinner in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss the company’s commitment to the Black experience – from programming to accessibility. With a curated crowd of the city’s leading thought leaders and tastemakers, these Black influencers engaged with Comcast leadership to […]
Comcast Upgrades Town of Vanleer to Fiber-rich Network Connecting Homes and Businesses
Residents and businesses now have access to the Xfinity 10G Network and the full suite of Xfinity services Comcast today announced it has completed a significant network upgrade in the Town of Vanleer, Tennessee. Hundreds of residents, businesses, and local government buildings now have access to the Xfinity10G Network and a full suite of Xfinity […]
Comcast Military Veterans Group Launches Flag Replacement Program in Hattiesburg
Comcast’s Veteran-focused Employee Resource Group (ERG), known as VetNet, has kicked off a new initiative to replace weathered or damaged American flags in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. If a Comcast technician notices a worn or damaged flag at a home or business, her or she will share the location with the VetNet team. The ERG then contacts […]