Our new virtual world has made it crucial to keep veterans connected to resources they count on, like access to VA benefits and health services. This connection is especially important for our veterans who are members of transitional housing programs, like those operated by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). “Connecting veterans to […]
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 […]
Seed Funders: Growing Tech Resources For Seattle’s Urban Community
Comcast is proud to have worked with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle for more than a decade. From working together on community advocacy initiatives to collaborating with them on scholarships and tech efficacy – the work of this organization is important and extremely impactful. We are happy to partner with them on these activations […]
Comcast Connects More Than 260,000 Washingtonians through Internet Essentials; Expands Program Eligibility for Low-Income Veterans
We have connected more than six million low-income Americans to the Internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program, which is the largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S. Here in Washington state, we have connected more than 260,000 residents through our Internet Essentials program. In fact, the program has […]
Comcast Internet Essentials Grants for Tacoma Will Promote Digital Literacy, Boost Summer Learning
[youtube=http://youtu.be/KK6bkZvlq3M]The following is a good ol’-fashioned news release, developed with the Foundation for Tacoma Students, KBTC, and other partners, to support an announcement event in Tacoma on March 4. You can also check out this article in Tacoma Weekly and this article in South Sound Talk. Meanwhile, our site here will be updated with photos, video […]