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 […]
Xfinity Celebrates Earth Day with a Focus on Digital Equity
Earth Day is a globally-recognized day and reminder to consider our environment and elevate your environmental stewardship. This year, Xfinity stores partnered with Minnesota Tech for Success, by accepting 800 pounds of technology donations at four Xfinity Store locations including, Brooklyn Park, Edina, Minnetonka, and Woodbury. The beauty of this partnership is that refurbished donations […]
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 […]
Comcast Installs 1,000th Lift Zone in the Twin Cities at The Sanneh Foundation
Comcast has installed free Wi-Fi in its 1,000th Lift Zone with The Sanneh Foundation in St. Paul and plans to mark the occasion with a $50,000 grant to help further support the organization, whose mission is to empower youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment and providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and […]
100 Small Businesses Owned by People of Color Awarded a $10,000 Grant from Comcast RISE Totaling $1 Million
In November 2021, Comcast awarded $1 million in grants to 100 small businesses owned by people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, among others, in the Twin Cities. Comcast RISE is part of Comcast’s ongoing effort to advancing digital equity. “As we continue to rebuild/recover and emerge from the effects of […]