Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $500,000 Grant To Elevate 215 in Support of Philadelphia Education

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Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) announced a $500,000 grant to Elevate215 to support education initiatives in Philadelphia, focusing on improving schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic/Latinx students and students from low-income backgrounds.

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / January 11, 2024 / Comcast announced a $500,000 grant to Elevate215 to accelerate student learning outcomes and build a diverse teacher workforce in Philadelphia.

The investment in Philadelphia education will provide support for a number of Elevate 215's core initiatives, which aim to improve schools in Philadelphia that primarily serve Black and Hispanic/Latinx students and students from low-income backgrounds.

"Elevating teaching and learning across schools in our city is possible if we work together in pursuit of this collective goal," said Dr. Stacy E. Holland, Executive Director of Elevate 215. "Our partnership with Comcast was made possible by our shared belief that accelerating student achievement and advancing solutions to recruit, retain, and develop effective teachers will lead to a brighter future for Philadelphia."

Specifically, Comcast's one-year, $500,000 investment will help fund Elevate 215's Beat the Odds (BTO) K-8 School Investments strategy, the African American Charter School Coalition program that provides Black and Hispanic/Latinx middle school students access to advanced math courses, and support ongoing collaborative efforts with the Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition.

"Our partnership with Elevate 215 furthers and underscores our support for Philadelphia students and families to have access to high-quality schools and teachers," said Dalila Wilson-Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Corporation & President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. "Moving education forward in Philadelphia requires not only enhancing our schools, but ensuring they have the conditions for achieving success."

We're proud to invest in Elevate 215 as they seek to improve school practices and create the interconnected education system that is needed to positively impact student learning and propel economic mobility.

DALILA WILSON-SCOTT
_{Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Corporation & President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation}

Comcast's grant is a part of Project UP, the company's $1 billion commitment to reach tens of millions of people 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.

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FAQ

What is the name of the company mentioned in the press release about the $500,000 grant to Elevate215?

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) is the company mentioned in the press release.

What is the purpose of the $500,000 grant from Comcast Corporation to Elevate215?

The grant aims to accelerate student learning outcomes and build a diverse teacher workforce in Philadelphia, particularly focusing on improving schools serving Black and Hispanic/Latinx students and students from low-income backgrounds.

Who is the Executive Director of Elevate215 mentioned in the press release?

Dr. Stacy E. Holland is the Executive Director of Elevate215 mentioned in the press release.

What is the name of the program that Comcast's investment will help fund at Elevate215?

Comcast's investment will help fund Elevate215's Beat the Odds (BTO) K-8 School Investments strategy, the African American Charter School Coalition program, and support ongoing collaborative efforts with the Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition.

What is the name of the Comcast executive mentioned in the press release?

Dalila Wilson-Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Comcast Corporation & President of Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is mentioned in the press release.

What is the name of Comcast's $1 billion commitment to reach tens of millions of people through programs and community partnerships?

Comcast's $1 billion commitment is part of Project UP, which aims to connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility, and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators.