When it comes to having internet access at home, a new analysis of Census data shows significant disparities in Utah communities. This is of particular concern given the looming summer break, which studies show often results in significant, detrimental summer learning loss – particularly for low-income children. Access to the internet is an essential learning […]
Overwhelming Support on Comcast Cares Day
Nearly 5,000 Comcast employees, families and friends, and the community spent Saturday morning cleaning parks and trails, adding a fresh coat of paint to school walls and classrooms, planting community gardens, building basketball courts, sprucing up homeless shelters, and so much more as part of Comcast’s annual day of service—Comcast Cares Day. We partnered with […]
Join Us to Help Make Positive Change Across Utah
Comcast Cares Day is more than just a day – it is an illustration of the spirit of volunteerism that our employees bring to life each and every day. From using technology to create positive change, such as teaching digital literacy skills, to mentoring youth, to stocking food banks, to beautifying parks, Comcast NBCUniversal employees […]
The Four Cs of Employee Support and Engagement: How Comcast Utah’s Black Employee Network Leads Diversity Initiatives
Comcast Payment Services Supervisor Chris Thomas was already thinking about starting a local employee resource group when he was approached about leading one. The Comcast Black Employee Network (BEN) was looking for a lead in the Utah market, and the position aligned perfectly with Thomas’ passions for community service and employee development. “I love any […]
Keeping Up With Increasing Diversity in Utah: The Utah Black Chamber Helps Build Community and Connections for a More Diverse State
“When I was growing up, it felt like we knew every black family in the state,” said Utah native James Jackson III, Executive Director, Utah Black Chamber. That would be much more difficult today as the black community in Utah has grown 30 percent since 2010. Ten years ago, when Utah’s black community hadn’t yet […]