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Comcast Gives $50,000 to The Literacy Alliance in Fort Wayne to Advance Economic Opportunity Through Digital Literacy
Company Also Donates 250 Laptops to Area Non-Profits to Help Bridge Digital Divide FORT WAYNE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Comcast awarded $50,000 today to The
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nCompany Also Donates 250 Laptops to Area Non-Profits to Help Bridge Digital Divide\n\n\n FORT WAYNE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComcast awarded $50,000 today to The Literacy Alliance of Fort Wayne to advance economic opportunity through digital literacy and broadband adoption to help more Hoosiers get online. To get technology in the hands of those who need it most, the company also announced a donation of 250 laptops to the Fort Wayne Housing Authority, Fort Wayne Boys and Girls Club, St. Joseph Mission, Fort Wayne Urban League, and the Literacy Alliance of Fort Wayne.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230728880112/en/Comcast Gives $50,000 to The Literacy Alliance in Fort Wayne. (Photo: Business Wire)\n“We have seen an incredible need in the community for digital literacy over the last few years,” says Melinda Haines, CEO, The Literacy Alliance. “Partnering with Comcast to deliver digital navigation and skill building opportunities is a huge step towards bridging the digital divide in urban and rural areas for Hoosiers looking for a positive career pathway.”\n\n\n“Comcast’s commitment to digital equity and education in Indiana continues to impress and inspire,” said Joe Jordan, President and CEO, Fort Wayne Boys and Girls Club. “The kids I’ve talked to who have received these generous gifts have become even more inspired now that they have a creative outlet and a learning resource right at their fingertips.”\n\n\n“Obtaining access to the Internet is only the beginning – being able to connect to a reliable device and understanding how to use online tools will open the door to a myriad of opportunities,” said Broderick Johnson, EVP, Public Policy, and EVP, Digital Equity, Comcast Corporation. “We’re so proud to partner with these five community-based organizations in Fort Wayne and to help them spread digital literacy to many more families in the area so they enter the job market fully prepared for a technology-focused career.”\n\n\nThese donations are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity 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.\n\n\nComcast's commitme...