On Valentine’s Day, Comcast hosted a luncheon for senior citizens where the Fortune 500 company donated 100 laptops. The event took place at the Gathering Place Community Center in Union City, Georgia and commemorated a new Wi-Fi equipped Lift Zone opening at the center on Feb. 24th.
Community leaders such as Mayor of Union City Vince Williams, Council woman Christina Hobbs, Councilwoman Angelette Mealing, Comcast Senior Manager of External Affairs Lisa Walker-Holloway amongst other partners attended the event to be a part of this momentous celebration.
The event is part of Project UP, Comcast’s 10-year, $1 billion pledge to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility, and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators.
The Gathering Place Community Center is a 25,000-square-foot facility which provides a fun and safe environment where residents can participate in recreational activities. As part of their senior-specific programming, in partnership with Comcast and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the center will provide digital skills training for seniors at the Lift Zone during a five-week course beginning Feb. 24th.
Lift Zones provide internet connectivity at community centers and other public facilities allowing students to get online, participate in distance learning and do their homework.
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