Comcast Expands Digital Equity Efforts to Recognize National Veterans and Military Families Month

Key Facts

• “These Lift Zones give our Veterans in Permanent Supportive Housing, many of whom cannot afford Internet themselves, the chance to get their wellness needs met and participate in online communities that have given people much needed support and connection during COVID.”

• “Especially in the era of COVID, having access to the Internet is crucial for receiving mental health and primary care, recovery support, and a variety of other services that help someone thrive in housing,” said Jess Gibly, Director of Permanent Supportive Housing for Do Good Multnomah.
• “These Lift Zones give our Veterans in Permanent Supportive Housing, many of whom cannot afford Internet themselves, the chance to get their wellness needs met and participate in online communities that have given people much needed support and connection during COVID.”
• Project UP and Comcast’s $1 Billion Commitment to Advance Digital Equity: For over a decade, connecting more people to the Internet and the technology they need to participate and excel in an increasingly digital world has been a core focus for the company.

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