COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION RECEIVES COMCAST GRANT
New Star, a community-based organization located in Chicago Heights, is the recipient of a $15,000 grant from Comcast. Through the grant, New Star will be able to equip its constituents with
tablets, smartphones and applications as well as with training on how to use the technologies. Photo courtesy of New Star
Comcast distributed $50,000 in grant money to three community-based organizations in the South Suburbs to assist in those organizations’ technological needs. New Star, in Chicago Heights, was one of the recipients of $15,000 in grant money.
Strick pointed to the Comcast program, Internet Essentials, which provides internet access to low-income families at a lower rate. Those who are eligible for public assistance programs – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid or Social Security Insurance – are eligible for the Internet Essentials program. He said families New Star serves are being partnered with that program to make sure they can access the internet.
“Through the Comcast funding, we’ve been able to do some fun virtual technology things with our people, even though we’re not able to see everyone face-to-face. We’re doing bingo through Zoom. We’re doing a DJ Dance Party every Friday. We’re doing exercise classes online. We’re doing a lot just to keep people engaged.”
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