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Women in Cybersecurity

Women in Cybersecurity - 4:31

Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand and the need keeps growing. A new program from AnitaB.org aims to increase the representation of women in technology positions and provide pathways for retention and development.

Combating Domestic Violence in Illinois

Combating Domestic Violence in Illinois - 4:31

There are more than 200,000 victims of domestic abuse in DuPage Country, Ill., alone. Recently, Family Shelter Services became part of Metropolitan Family Services to provide more services to better serve, support and uplift victims.

One Garden at a Time

One Garden at a Time - 4:31

Gardeneers is teaching healthy eating habits at an early age by creating gardens in Chicago schools where children can have hands-on experience planting, nurturing and harvesting gardens.

Accessing Technology With Disabilities

Accessing Technology With Disabilities - 4:33

Donka, Inc., teaches those with disabilities how to access computers through adaptive equipment. Ann Bryne joins the discussion on how these technologies can adapt an individual’s way of life.

Teaching Financial Literacy to ‘Underbanked’ Chicagoans

Teaching Financial Literacy to ‘Underbanked’ Chicagoans - 4:32

Historically, minorities have been underbanked compared to other groups, and PODER's recent "Financial Careers Training Program," sponsored by UnidosUS, has been a welcome piece to remedy this problem.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters - 4:07

Big Brothers Big Sisters supports low income families of communities from all around the Chicagoland area. This year the Comcast Beyond School Walls Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors and mentees invite volunteers to join them at Willow Creek Care Center. All members of the community were encouraged to participate in a wide variety of projects, as this great event was seamlessly run by students and families from Streamwood and Hoffman Estates High School. There are many folks in the community that rely on the Care Center every day and Comcast Cares was happy and proud to contribute.

Center on Halsted

Center on Halsted - 4:48

Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 members visit the Center every day which is located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood. For many years now, Center on Halsted has been a constant partner and supporter of Comcast. Friends, family, and volunteers were happy to contribute to various projects on this day that included deep cleaning the gymnasium, assisting in the cyber center, and helping in the preparations for their Human First Gala.

Loyola Comfort Care Project

Loyola Comfort Care Project - 4:03

The Loyola Comfort Care Project, supports the in-patient experience by providing a handmade blanket to every patient in need of extra comfort. This program is totally supported by philanthropic dollars and all of the blankets are made by volunteers. The Comfort Care Project is the physical embodiment of how Loyola Hospital goes beyond the disease and helps to treat the human spirit. Patients find comfort in the blankets that are provided to them in a time of need. Comcast Cares was honored to join the Comfort Care Project and hopes to help lift the human spirit.

Free Lunch Academy

Free Lunch Academy - 4:01

Michelle Clark Magnet High School opened its doors in 1972. Its goal has always been to provide a quality education that fosters self-control, self-respect, self-esteem and an appreciation or values and the ethnic heritage of ourselves and others. Comcast volunteers alongside staff of the Free Lunch Academy, enjoyed a day of supporting youth by participating in fun projects including educational entertainment, sports clinics, be a buddy not a bully activities, as well as helping with the beautification & revitalization of the area.

Northern IL Food Bank

Northern IL Food Bank - 3:20

The Northern Illinois Food Bank provides food through a network of 800 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and has a number of other direct distribution programs to assist hungry neighbors. The NIU Food Bank leads the community in solving hunger by providing nutritious meals to those in need through innovative programs and partnerships. Comcast Cares volunteer contributions included sorting, labeling, and packing items such as toiletries, cereal, and produce that will ultimately help more than 60,000 hungry neighbors, served by the Northern Illinois Food Bank each week.

Easter Seals

Easter Seals - 4:05

Known for their long standing tradition in the dedication to helping individuals gain their independence, Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley has become one of the largest and most highly regarded pediatric outpatient rehabilitation centers in the Midwest. Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley serves more than 3,200 infants, children and young adults with developmental disabilities each year. Comcasters came together and dedicated their efforts to helping maintain a clean and welcoming environment which is critical to pediatric rehabilitation therapy services.

City Year Chicago

City Year Chicago - 3:49

We begin at the O’Keeffe School of Excellence. They pride in preparing their students to become global citizens through a technologically rich curriculum. City Year Chicago believes that education has the power to help every child’s potential, no matter what hurdles lie in front of you. Together with Comcast, the City Year AmeriCore crew and O’Keeffe residents unite to help beautify this tremendous institution in hopes that this will help inspire the youth of this community.

Supporting Father Figures

Supporting Father Figures - 5:14

Sheldon Smith, The Dovetail Project discusses giving young African American fathers, ages 17 to 24 the skills and support they need to be better fathers for their children and better men in their communities.

Employees with Disabilities: Ready and Willing

Employees with Disabilities: Ready and Willing - 4:30

National statistics show that approximately 70% of individuals with disabilities are unemployed. Statistics of our Veterans indicates that nearly 30% of ex-military men and women are jobless. The Chicago Lighthouse is trying to change those numbers.

Combating Clothing Insecurity in Chicago

Combating Clothing Insecurity in Chicago - 4:30

Children from low income families often face clothing insecurity. Cradles to Crayons served over 63,000 children last year with new and gently used items to build self esteem and hurdle barriers so they will attend school.

Narrowing the Cybersecurity Industry’s Gender Gap

Narrowing the Cybersecurity Industry’s Gender Gap - 4:33

Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand and the need keeps growing. Estimates show that there are 35,000 open cybersecurity positions in the United States, but women only make up 20% of the workforce.

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