Comcast Donates $360,000 to Twin Cities Nonprofits in 2014 Through Foundation Grants and Community Investment

Since arriving in the Twin Cities in 2002, Comcast has been committed to giving back to the communities it serves through a variety of publicly-focused programs, sponsorships and volunteering, including direct funding support. In 2014, the company donated $360,000 to local nonprofits and community organzations through its Comcast Foundation and sponsorship of community events.

The Comcast Foundation was pleased to award grants to eight nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities Region, playing an important role in the area’s strong tradition of business investment in the community. The grants support programs aimed at the Comcast Foundation’s three primary areas of focus – expanding digital literacy, promoting community service and building tomorrow’s leaders.

The eight local organizations receiving Comcast Foundation grants in 2014 include:

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters
• Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)
• Hmong American Partnership
• KIPP Stand Academy
• Minneapolis Urban League
• Neighborhood House
• Northeast Youth and Family Services
• St. Paul Public Schools Foundation

“It is a great honor to participate in these community organizations that highlight our long-standing values,” said Mary Beth Schubert, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Comcast Twin Cities. “We focus our energies on improving individual lives and communities through a network of nonprofit partnerships and innovative programs that foster diversity and inclusion, and help keep all of us connected.”

In addition to supporting nonprofits financially, the company’s annual Comcast Cares Day, saw nearly 2,800 company volunteers help 35 local nonprofits at 45 project sites. Comcast also responds to community needs through local sponsorships and in-kind support, such as airing public service announcements, employee volunteerism and providing technology equipment and services to organizations in the area.

About the Comcast Foundation
The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities. The Foundation has three community investment priorities—promoting service, expanding digital literacy, and building tomorrow’s leaders. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated nearly $158 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/community.

About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to businesses and residential customers. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.