Comcast Gives $50,000 to The Literacy Alliance in Fort Wayne to Advance Economic Opportunity Through Digital Literacy
July 28 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Company Also Donates 250 Laptops to Area
Non-Profits to Help Bridge Digital Divide
Comcast awarded $50,000 today to The Literacy Alliance of Fort
Wayne to advance economic opportunity through digital literacy and
broadband adoption to help more Hoosiers get online. To get
technology in the hands of those who need it most, the company also
announced a donation of 250 laptops to the Fort Wayne Housing
Authority, Fort Wayne Boys and Girls Club, St. Joseph Mission, Fort
Wayne Urban League, and the Literacy Alliance of Fort Wayne.
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“We have seen an incredible need in the community for digital
literacy over the last few years,” says Melinda Haines, CEO, The
Literacy Alliance. “Partnering with Comcast to deliver digital
navigation and skill building opportunities is a huge step towards
bridging the digital divide in urban and rural areas for Hoosiers
looking for a positive career pathway.”
“Comcast’s commitment to digital equity and education in Indiana
continues to impress and inspire,” said Joe Jordan, President and
CEO, Fort Wayne Boys and Girls Club. “The kids I’ve talked to who
have received these generous gifts have become even more inspired
now that they have a creative outlet and a learning resource right
at their fingertips.”
“Obtaining access to the Internet is only the beginning – being
able to connect to a reliable device and understanding how to use
online tools will open the door to a myriad of opportunities,” said
Broderick Johnson, EVP, Public Policy, and EVP, Digital Equity,
Comcast Corporation. “We’re so proud to partner with these five
community-based organizations in Fort Wayne and to help them spread
digital literacy to many more families in the area so they enter
the job market fully prepared for a technology-focused career.”
These donations are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion
commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community
partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic
mobility, and open doors for the next generation of innovators,
entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators.
Comcast's commitment to digital equity extends beyond urban
areas, according to Vice President of Government Affairs Craig
D’Agostini, “There are still many rural parts of Indiana where
consumers and businesses do not have access to high-speed
broadband. We will continue investing in these unserved areas so we
can connect more Hoosiers to the gigabit speeds they need and
deserve."
As part of its dedication to digital equity in rural, suburban
and urban areas, Comcast is proud to participate in the Federal
Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides
eligible families with a $30/month voucher to pay for Internet
service. When combined with Comcast’s Internet Essentials or
Internet Essentials+ service tiers, it makes home broadband
effectively free.
Over the past three years, Comcast has committed $3.5 million in
cash and in-kind contributions to more than 100 Hoosier nonprofits.
This investment includes the installation of 23 Lift Zones –
including three in Fort Wayne – which provide free, high-speed WiFi
service to local community centers to promote digital learning.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach
hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide.
We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream
leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including
NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible
theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations
& Experiences.
About The Literacy Alliance
The Literacy Alliance of Fort Wayne has helped thousands of
Hoosiers earn their high school equivalency diplomas and provides
other educational services.
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