Comcast today announced the opening of four new Lift Zones in the Twin Cities to provide free WiFi access to families across the area. Furthering the company’s deep and longstanding commitment to advancing equity and opportunity, our new Lift Zones at the International Institute, Every Third Saturday, Al Maa’uun, and GMCC will support digital access […]
Comcast Donates 100+ Laptops to Arrive Ministries in Richfield
Last Friday, Comcast donated 100+ laptops to refugees at Arrive Ministries in Richfield, Minnesota, which is a refugee resettlement agency providing essential services and practical assistance to refugees and immigrants to advance self-sufficiency. They mobilize volunteers, in partnership with local churches, to extend love and friendship to our new neighbors to promote thriving in a […]
Electronics Recycling Event For Employees
Do you have outdated electronics just taking up space at home gathering dust? Recycling is a great way to responsibly manage the lifecycle of electronics devices. As part of our “Earth Month” celebration, starting April 22nd, we will accept certain types of electronics here in Minnesota at the Xfinity Stores in Brooklyn Park, Ridgedale, Edina, and Woodbury during business hours. Comcast is partnering with Minnesota Tech for Sucess which creates digital equity for […]
LOCAL DIGITAL SKILLS EXPERTS HOLD THE KEY TO CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND REDUCING SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITY, STUDY FINDS
Starting in 2021, Comcast in the Twin Cities partnered with Summit Academy OIC on a digital navigation program through their Information Technology (IT) program. The Summit Academy OIC IT program areas are designed to provide students with entry-level skills in the IT field through classroom and hands-on training completed in two 10-week phases. During Phase […]
Comcast Goes LIVE with Kansas City (KC) Mom Collective on ACP
Nicole Jacobson, Comcast’s Sr. Director of Technical Operations in the Greater Kansas City Market, recently sat down with Kansas City (KC) Mom Collective on Facebook Live to share information on Internet Essentials and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). You can watch the interview here. As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you connected, Comcast […]