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 […]
Comcast and Star Tribune Present a Four-part Series on Digital Equity
The COVID-19 crisis underscored the importance of Digital Equity in the Twin Cities. With schools closed, employees working remotely and doctor appointments going digital, a reliable home Internet connection became, and still is, more important than ever. Not everyone has equal access to the Internet, and this is a major challenge in cities across the […]
Digital Equity Impacts the Entire Community
The internet is a powerful resource for furthering education, assisting with job searches, tracking your benefits, engaging in telehealth, and keeping up with life. There’s no doubt, having access to the internet is more important than ever. But not everyone has equal access to the internet, especially economically challenged households. This issue is referred to […]
Mom Enough and Comcast Talk Digital Equity and Managing Screen Time
As the world continues to navigate the challenges and demands of the global pandemic, internet access has become an even more critical component of our daily lives, helping us learn, work and connect in entirely new ways. With that, the challenges of connecting to the internet are very real for many households, with families everywhere […]