Comcast Contributes $55K in Grants to Area Nonprofits to Expand Digital Skills Training

Month: August 2026

Comcast Contributes $55K in Grants to Area Nonprofits to Expand Digital Skills Training

August 11, 2026

Comcast Digital Skills

Comcast announced $55,000 in grants supporting six community organizations that are advancing digital opportunity initiatives in Lake, La Porte, and Porter counties. The funding is part of Project UP, the company’s $1 billion commitment to advance digital opportunity and help create a future of unlimited possibilities.

The grants have helped expand access to digital skills training and technology resources for residents in Northwest Indiana. Recipients include:

Several initiatives focus on targeted community needs. Earlier this year, Purdue Extension announced the launch of a Comcast-supported mobile computer lab to provide free digital skills education for adults ages 60 and older in Porter County. The MAAC Foundation has enhanced its digital education program for first responders, equipping firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical service professionals with critical technology skills.

“With Comcast’s support, we have been able to grow our Digital Skills Education programming,” said Gina Avila, Community Development Educator in Porter County, Purdue Extension. “The Senior Planet lessons provide adults 60+ with a safe space to learn and build confidence to live in today’s digital world.”

“Comcast’s continued support has enabled us to expand our digital education programming and invest directly in those who keep our communities safe,” said Nicole Gladstone, CEO of the MAAC Foundation.

Comcast also supported Citizens Concerned for the Homeless with educational tools and digital programming at Grace Learning Center and Sand Castle Shelter, where the company continues to operate a Lift Zone providing free, high-capacity WiFi access.

“Access to technology is essential for individuals working to rebuild stability in their lives,” said Tammy Rosebaum, Operations Director at Citizens Concerned for the Homeless. “Comcast’s support is enabling us to provide digital training and reliable connectivity that helps people gain confidence and build new skills.”

Additional funding will support accessible and adaptable technology for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Opportunity Enterprises, as well as digital training for aspiring entrepreneurs through the Urban League of Northwest Indiana. Comcast’s support for La Porte Friends of the Library is further expanding access to technology and strengthening digital skills for local residents.

“From helping senior residents build confidence online to ensuring first responders have the latest tools and training needed to thrive, these partnerships are creating meaningful impact in advancing digital opportunity in Northwest Indiana,” said Brian Rockensuess, Comcast’s Executive Director of Government and Community Affairs in Indiana. “In today’s connected world, digital skills are essential at every stage of life.”

Over the past three years, Comcast has made a total of more than $3 million in cash and in-kind contribution to Indiana nonprofits.

 

Source: Comcast

Sparklight Brings Ultra-Fast Multi-Gig Service to Poseyville and Surrounding Communities

August 5, 2026

 

High-speed internet and mobile service provider Sparklight is bringing enhanced speeds, capacity and reliability to Poseyville, Harmony, New Harmony, Wadesville and other southern Indiana communities with the launch of its new Multi-Gig internet service.

As streaming, gaming, remote work and smart home technology place greater demands on home networks, reliable high-capacity connectivity is essential. Sparklight’s Multi-Gig internet is built to keep entire households connected seamlessly, delivering ultra-fast internet speeds up to 2 Gig along with low latency for a smooth, responsive online experience.

“Households need more bandwidth than ever,” said Travis Harr, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, North Central. “By bringing Multi-Gig internet to the Poseyville area, Sparklight is strengthening our local network to keep customers ahead of the curve while preparing for the next wave of digital innovation.”

Customers can further enhance their in-home experience with Sparklight’s intelligent Wi-Fi powered by eero, a whole-home mesh Wi-Fi solution designed to deliver fast, reliable wireless coverage with fewer dead zones. Easy setup and intuitive controls through the eero app allow customers to manage their network with confidence, including device monitoring, network diagnostics, secure guest access and parental controls.

Sparklight’s ongoing infrastructure investment in the Poseyville area underscores its long-term commitment to strengthening the network residents and businesses rely on every day. Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested nearly $1 billion in network upgrades across the communities it serves, including $16 million in southern Indiana. These enhancements expand network capacity, add additional redundancy and ensure readiness for the next generation of technology — from immersive entertainment to advanced telehealth and evolving smart home innovations.

Source: Sparklight