Grant funding supports entrepreneurship programming, educational sessions across in-demand industries

INDIANAPOLIS, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced it has awarded a $37,500 grant to INvets, an Indianapolis-based non-profit that partners with veterans, their families, and communities to aid veterans transition to civilian life. Comcast's grant supports INvet's entrepreneurs' program, in partnership with Venture Vets, which provides veterans and military spouses with digital skills for launching and growing successful businesses.

Grant funding supports student futures and educational programing for digital equity 

FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced it has awarded $50,000 and $90,000 grants, totaling $140,000, to The Literacy Alliance, a Fort Wayne-based community organization that works with children of all ages and adults to improve their literacy skills through free programs and services.

Tech leader's sizable investment brings several communities new reliable connectivity options

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced a $15 million investment to build and expand its high-speed, reliable network across Charlotte County, Florida. Thousands of homes and businesses in the areas of Rotunda West, Gulf Cove, South Gulf Cove, Port Charlotte and other neighborhoods will have access to Xfinity and Comcast Business services. Construction is ongoing and services will become available as projects are completed. Some areas, like Port Charlotte and Rotunda West, are serviceable now.

Tech leader's sizable investment will bring Xfinity, Comcast Business and NOW services to parts of Camden County.

KINGSLAND, Ga., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new and powerful Internet network is now online in parts of Camden County, connecting communities to high-speed, reliable Internet. Thousands of homes and businesses in the city of Kingsland and surrounding areas can now access Xfinity, Comcast Business and NOW services. Comcast invested $7 million to make this technology infrastructure project possible.

Tech leader's multi-million-dollar investment will bring an all-new fiber network to Broward County community

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new and powerful fiber network is being built across Coral Springs, Florida, getting ready to connect communities to fast, reliable Internet from Comcast. Once completed, thousands of homes and businesses will be able to access Xfinity and Comcast Business services.

Expansion follows Comcast's $500-million network investment in Indiana over last three years

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Together with the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) and the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA), Comcast is building reliable, high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities in Indiana.

The joint $55 million investment will kick off the latest collaborative effort between OCRA, the IBO, and Comcast under Indiana's Next Level Connections broadband grant program. 

Partnership Provides Free WiFi Access, Plus a $500,000 Grant for a Technology Makeover That Will Enable Virtual Digital Skills Training Across the State of Georgia

ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced today it has installed its first Flagship Lift Zone in partnership with Inspiredu in Atlanta, Georgia. Building on the legacy of its award-winning Lift Zone program, which now offers free WiFi in more than 1,250 community centers nationwide, this inaugural Flagship Lift Zone continues five years of proud collaboration between Comcast and Inspiredu. Not only will Inspiredu still provide free, fast, and reliable WiFi for visitors, powered by Comcast Business, but also expand its reach and capacity with a grant of more than $500,000. The investment will fund a technology makeover as well as the ability to deliver even more digital skills training classes.

Following the damage and destruction caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Comcast will provide additional cash and in-kind contributions to support Florida's recovery efforts

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it will provide $500,000 in cash and in-kind contributions to community organizations in Florida after the devastation left behind by Hurricane Milton. The donation will help with disaster relief and recovery efforts following the storm's landfall and the ongoing work after Hurricane Helene's damage and destruction across the state.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. , Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced today it opened more than 261,000 Xfinity WiFi Hotspots in areas the company serves across Florida. To help residents and emergency personnel stay connected ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, the free and public hotspots are now open for anyone to use.

"With this second storm impacting Florida so soon, we want to do all we can to help those affected by Milton stay connected. Whether it is video calling loved ones or receiving the latest safety information, being able to get online is critical," said Jeff Buzzelli, Senior Vice President for Comcast's Florida Region. "We hope opening these hotspots across the state will give Floridians one more tool to support them."In preparation for Hurricane Milton's potential impact on Florida, Comcast is actively positioning crews and equipment to respond immediately in the event of network damage. For updates on Comcast's response to Milton, visit florida.comcast.com.

The donation aims to help residents and emergency personnel impacted by Hurricane Helene and continue providing vital resources to families, loved ones and employees to recover swiftly and safely.

ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast NBCUniversal today announced a donation of $500,000 in cash and $500,000 in advertising time for public service announcements in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. As the company works nonstop to repair network damage from the devastating storm, this commitment aims to ensure communities have vital resources available during these times of unexpected need.