On Thursday, Jan. 9, digital communications company Comcast announced a $15,000 grant for La Casa de Amistad, a South Bend-based organization providing services to Michiana’s Latino community. The donation also included 25 laptops. Photo from Comcast Greater Chicago Region.

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SOUTH BEND — On Thursday, Jan. 9, digital communications company Comcast announced a $15,000 grant for La Casa de Amistad, a South Bend-based organization providing cultural, educational and advocacy services to the Latino community in Michiana. Comcast’s grant will go towards La Casa de Amistad’s bilingual digital assistance program, which educates adults in general computer skills such as resume building or online job applications.

Comcast also announced it would donate 25 laptops to recent graduates of the digital education program.

“Bridging the digital divide includes equipping community members with the digital skills they need to navigate and thrive in our ever-connected world,” said Grace Hong Duffin, Regional Vice President of External and Government Affairs. “Digital literacy is no longer an advantage in our society, but a prerequisite to participating in everyday life. Comcast is proud to continue its partnership with La Casa de Amistad and supports its mission of empowering the Latino community in Michiana.”

The 2024 grant marks the second year in a row Comcast has donated to the program, after 2023’s donations of a $10,000 grant and 25 laptops. These donations are part of Project UP, the $1 billion Comcast program for the advancement of digital equity, the company said in a news release.

“Graduates of our digital assistance program leave with a skillset that allows them to enter our digital world, such as being able to access their child’s school portal and communicate with their teachers,” said Juan Constantino, chief executive officer of La Casa de Amistad. “We appreciate Comcast’s continued partnership in bridging the digital divide in Michiana.”