Comcast Washington

GSBA and Comcast Launch Ready for Business Fund to Support Small Businesses

Small businesses in Washington, especially those owned by LGBTQ people, BIPOC community members and women, are at greater risk in today’s uncertain economy. These local restaurants, bookstores, bistros, shops, stores and more are a part of the social fabric in our communities, and they need our support. That is why the Greater Seattle Business Association […]

Seattle and Comcast Create COVID-19 Digital Equity Program for Job Seekers

Job losses, particularly among people of color, younger workers, refugees and immigrants, and the housing insecure, are among the biggest challenges to hit Seattle as a result of the global pandemic. That is why we’ve partnered with the city of Seattle and the Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) to unveil a new $100,000 venture – the Digital Bridge […]

Local Officials & Business Leaders Honor 2020 Graduates

Each year we recognize top high school students in the state through our Leaders and Achievers scholarship program. This year we awarded $105,000 in scholarships to help 42 students across our state in their first year of college, with students receiving a $2,500 scholarship for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. As […]

Team E.V.A. to the Rescue Takes First Place in 3rd Annual TAF x Comcast Innovation Challenge

We’ve been partnering for seven years with the Technology Access Foundation (TAF), an award-winning STEM school based out of South King County. Based out of the TAF@Saghalie school in Federal Way, TAF is focused on providing equitable access to STEM education, tools, people, and opportunities for students of color. Their co-founder is a former Microsoft […]

Helping our Communities of Color, Immigrants and Refugees

“Our communities of color, immigrant, refugee. They were already struggling. So, we have to give extra effort where the need is the greatest.” – Gordon McHenry, Jr. – President and CEO, United Way of King County. We recently announced a $50,000 contribution to the United Way Community Relief Fund, which was started in response to […]