Comcast Awards $150,000 in Grants to Four Allegheny County Organizations to Help Close Pittsburgh’s Digital Divide
Comcast has awarded $150,000 in grants to four Pittsburgh-based non-profit organizations as part of its Project UP, a $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity. The recipients are the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, Neighborhood Allies, STEM Coding Lab, and Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania. These grants will support various initiatives, including digital skills workshops, educational events for small businesses, computer science education for K-8 students, and digital literacy programs for veterans.
In addition to the grants, Comcast has installed 176 free WiFi-connected Lift Zones in Pennsylvania, part of over 1,250 nationwide. The company is also expanding its Xfinity network in Allegheny and Butler Counties, potentially reaching 11,000 additional homes and businesses. Comcast has also received funding from Pennsylvania to connect underserved communities in Beaver, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties.
Comcast ha assegnato 150.000 dollari in sovvenzioni a quattro organizzazioni non profit con sede a Pittsburgh come parte del suo Project UP, un impegno di 1 miliardo di dollari per promuovere l'equità digitale. I destinatari sono la Camer di Commercio Afroamericana della Pennsylvania Occidentale, Neighborhood Allies, STEM Coding Lab e Programma di Leadership per Veterani della Pennsylvania Occidentale. Queste sovvenzioni supporteranno varie iniziative, tra cui laboratori di competenze digitali, eventi educativi per piccole imprese, istruzione in informatica per studenti della scuola K-8 e programmi di alfabetizzazione digitale per veterani.
Oltre alle sovvenzioni, Comcast ha installato 176 zone WiFi gratuite collegate, chiamate Lift Zones, in Pennsylvania, parte di oltre 1.250 a livello nazionale. L'azienda sta anche espandendo la sua rete Xfinity nei distretti di Allegheny e Butler, raggiungendo potenzialmente ulteriori 11.000 case e imprese. Comcast ha inoltre ricevuto finanziamenti dalla Pennsylvania per connettere comunità svantaggiate nei distretti di Beaver, Indiana e Westmoreland.
Comcast ha otorgado 150.000 dólares en subvenciones a cuatro organizaciones sin fines de lucro con sede en Pittsburgh como parte de su Project UP, un compromiso de 1.000 millones de dólares para avanzar en la equidad digital. Los beneficiarios son la Cámara de Comercio Afroamericana de Pennsylvania Occidental, Neighborhood Allies, STEM Coding Lab y el Programa de Liderazgo para Veteranos de Pennsylvania Occidental. Estas subvenciones apoyarán diversas iniciativas, incluidas talleres de habilidades digitales, eventos educativos para pequeñas empresas, educación en informática para estudiantes de K-8 y programas de alfabetización digital para veteranos.
Además de las subvenciones, Comcast ha instalado 176 zonas WiFi gratuitas, llamadas Lift Zones, en Pennsylvania, parte de más de 1.250 a nivel nacional. La compañía también está ampliando su red Xfinity en los condados de Allegheny y Butler, alcanzando potencialmente a 11.000 hogares y negocios adicionales. Comcast también ha recibido fondos de Pennsylvania para conectar comunidades desatendidas en los condados de Beaver, Indiana y Westmoreland.
컴캐스트는 디지털 형평성을 증진하기 위한 10억 달러 공약의 일환으로 Project UP을 통해 피츠버그에 본사를 둔 4개의 비영리 단체에 15만 달러의 보조금을 수여했습니다. 수혜 단체는 서부 펜실베이니아 아프리카계 미국인 상공회의소, Neighborhood Allies, STEM 코딩 랩, 그리고 서부 펜실베이니아 재향군인 리더십 프로그램입니다. 이 보조금은 디지털 기술 워크숍, 소상공인을 위한 교육 행사, K-8 학생을 위한 컴퓨터 과학 교육, 그리고 재향군인을 위한 디지털 리터러시 프로그램 등 다양한 이니셔티브를 지원할 것입니다.
보조금 외에, 컴캐스트는 펜실베이니아에 176개의 무료 WiFi 연결 Lift Zones를 설치했으며, 이는 전국적으로 1,250개가 넘습니다. 또한, 회사는 알레게니 및 벌터 카운티에서 Xfinity 네트워크를 확장하고 있으며, 추가로 11,000 가구와 비즈니스에 도달할 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있습니다. 컴캐스트는 또한 비버, 인디애나, 웨스트모어랜드 카운티의 취약한 지역사회를 연결하기 위해 펜실베이니아로부터 자금을 지원받았습니다.
Comcast a accordé 150 000 dollars de subventions à quatre organisations à but non lucratif basées à Pittsburgh dans le cadre de son Project UP, un engagement de 1 milliard de dollars pour faire progresser l'équité numérique. Les bénéficiaires sont la Chambre de commerce afro-américaine de Pennsylvanie occidentale, Neighborhood Allies, STEM Coding Lab et le Programme de leadership des vétérans de Pennsylvanie occidentale. Ces subventions soutiendront diverses initiatives, notamment des ateliers de compétences numériques, des événements éducatifs pour les petites entreprises, une éducation en informatique pour les élèves de K-8 et des programmes d'alphabétisation numérique pour les vétérans.
En plus des subventions, Comcast a installé 176 zones Lift Zones connectées à WiFi gratuitement en Pennsylvanie, faisant partie de plus de 1 250 à l'échelle nationale. L'entreprise étend également son réseau Xfinity dans les comtés d'Allegheny et de Butler, atteignant potentiellement 11 000 foyers et entreprises supplémentaires. Comcast a également reçu un financement de la Pennsylvanie pour connecter des communautés mal desservies dans les comtés de Beaver, d'Indiana et de Westmoreland.
Comcast hat 150.000 Dollar an vier gemeinnützige Organisationen mit Sitz in Pittsburgh vergeben, als Teil seines Project UP, einem Engagement von 1 Milliarde Dollar zur Förderung der digitalen Chancengleichheit. Die Empfänger sind die Afroamerikanische Handelskammer von West-Pennsylvania, Neighborhood Allies, STEM Coding Lab und das Veteranenführungsprogramm von West-Pennsylvania. Diese Zuschüsse unterstützen verschiedene Initiativen, darunter digitale Fertigkeitswerkstätten, Bildungsveranstaltungen für kleine Unternehmen, Informatikunterricht für Schüler der Klassen K-8 und digitale Bildungsprogramme für Veteranen.
Zusätzlich zu den Zuschüssen hat Comcast 176 kostenlose, mit WiFi verbundene Lift Zones in Pennsylvania installiert, die Teil von über 1.250 landesweit sind. Das Unternehmen erweitert auch sein Xfinity-Netzwerk in den Landkreisen Allegheny und Butler, was möglicherweise 11.000 weitere Haushalte und Unternehmen erreichen könnte. Comcast hat außerdem Mittel aus Pennsylvania erhalten, um unterversorgte Gemeinden in den Landkreisen Beaver, Indiana und Westmoreland zu verbinden.
- Comcast awarded $150,000 in grants to four Pittsburgh-based non-profit organizations
- Installation of 176 free WiFi-connected Lift Zones in Pennsylvania
- Network expansion projects in Allegheny and Butler Counties, potentially reaching 11,000 additional homes and businesses
- Received funding from Pennsylvania to connect underserved communities in Beaver, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties
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Comcast's
The grants' focus on digital skills workshops, e-commerce training and STEM education for underserved communities is particularly noteworthy. These programs have the potential to create a ripple effect in the local economy by empowering small businesses, entrepreneurs and the next generation of tech-savvy workers.
The inclusion of the Veterans Leadership Program is especially impactful, as it addresses the often-overlooked digital needs of veterans across 30 counties. This comprehensive approach, combining housing assistance with career development, could significantly improve veterans' economic prospects.
Comcast's investment in 176 free WiFi-connected Lift Zones in Pennsylvania is a game-changer for those facing housing insecurity or lacking home internet access. This infrastructure, coupled with the Internet Essentials program, creates a robust ecosystem for digital inclusion.
The ongoing network expansion projects in Allegheny and Butler Counties, set to connect approximately 11,000 homes, signal Comcast's commitment to improving broadband access in the region. This expansion, along with the state-funded projects in Beaver, Indiana and Westmoreland Counties, could potentially attract businesses and boost economic development in these areas.
While these initiatives are commendable, their long-term success will depend on sustained engagement and adaptability to evolving digital needs. The true measure of impact will be in the tangible improvements in digital literacy, economic opportunities and quality of life for Pittsburgh residents.
Comcast's targeted
The African American Chamber of Commerce's initiative is particularly crucial, as it addresses the digital skills gap in minority-owned businesses. This could lead to increased competitiveness and growth in a sector that has historically faced barriers to digital adoption.
Neighborhood Allies' focus on small businesses and solo entrepreneurs is timely, given the accelerated shift to e-commerce and digital marketing post-pandemic. This initiative could be a lifeline for local businesses struggling to establish an online presence.
STEM Coding Lab's program targeting K-8 learners is forward-thinking, especially with the introduction of AI education. Early exposure to these technologies could significantly impact the future workforce landscape in Pittsburgh.
The expansion of Lift Zones is a pragmatic solution to immediate connectivity needs, particularly for students and job seekers who lack reliable internet access at home. However, the long-term goal should be to transition these users to stable, in-home broadband connections.
While these grants and initiatives are positive steps, their
Funding Will Support Local Digital Equity and Literacy Efforts
Comcast’s local grants will support the following initiatives:
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African American Chamber of Commerce of
Western Pennsylvania – The Chamber will deploy a series of digital skills workshops and webinars that will teach website development, digital marketing, and e-commerce business creation to members of the Chamber. - Neighborhood Allies – The community development organization will host three educational events for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs focused on technical assistance for web design, social media training, and e-commerce training. Neighborhood Allies will also host a website roundtable with digital experts to share firsthand knowledge and troubleshoot business needs.
- STEM Coding Lab – With a focus on kindergarten through eighth-grade learners, the organization will continue to equip students – especially those who wouldn’t otherwise have access – with computer science education. The curriculum includes coding classes during which participants create story animations, games, websites, and apps, and STEM Coding Lab will introduce a new program on Artificial Intelligence locally.
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Veterans Leadership Program of
Western Pennsylvania – The organization will serve Veterans in 30 counties through its mobile computer bank and digital literacy programs, which are focused on housing search assistance and career development coaching. Continued guided job exploration, resume development, and job application coaching will also be provided.
“Veterans in our community have relied on our partnership with Comcast since we joined forces 10 years ago,” said Ben Stahl, D.Sc., Chief Executive Officer of the Veterans Leadership Program of
Comcast’s local investment also includes the installation of a total of 176 free WiFi-connected Lift Zones in
“We believe in the power of digital equity, digital literacy, and strong connectivity to improve quality of life,” said Kevin Broadhurst, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Comcast’s
In addition to the grants, and as part of Comcast’s commitment to improving access to fast, reliable Internet throughout
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