Comcast Continues Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration.

INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2020 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

Comcast Washington has announced a USD 55,000 contribution to Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) in support of the non-profit organization's COVID-19 response effort and digital literacy training needs in Western Washington, the company said.

The contribution is part of a series of activities and initiatives kicked off by Comcast earlier this month to educate the public about the impact of the pandemic, and honor Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

Comcast recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on all communities. The impact of COVID-19 continues to be a deep concern, especially for limited English-speaking residents and immigrants and refugees in the greater Seattle area who may be unfamiliar with healthcare systems and further isolated by the digital divide.

To support the local community's response to these incidents, Comcast is providing a USD 55,000 grant to ACRS to help reach thousands of immigrants, refugees and other underserved AAPI community members. The grant will support the organization's operational relief...

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