Tens of thousands of students throughout the Bay Area will have a free backpack filled with school supplies thanks to Family Giving Tree, Xfinity, NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48. This week, volunteers came together to prepare backpacks for students in need as a part of the Family Giving Tree’s 25th annual Back-to-School Drive called […]
Oakland Chamber of Commerce Awards Comcast the Deep Roots Award for Long-Standing Commitment to the Oakland Community
On Tuesday, Oakland business leaders, elected officials and community members gathered virtually to celebrate the Oakland Chamber of Commerce 116th Annual Meeting and Awards event. The celebration, which gathered over 100 attendees, started with an emotional video featuring images and clips of various community events and people in Oakland. The Mayor of Oakland, […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ends but the Work Doesn’t
With Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month coming to end this week, we wanted to look back and reflect on the efforts that are being made by our community partners, employees and company to support the AAPI community. In February, Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo 48 partnered with the Asian Pacific Fund to launch the Solidarity Fund providing an initial investment of $100,000. This fund provides grants to organizations working to counter the persistent anti-Asian racism, including […]
California BIPOC-Owned Businesses to Support During National Small Business Week (May 2 – 8)
In celebration of the 2021 Small Business Week that runs May 2 – 8, we are featuring six California small businesses for you to support. From all your aromatherapy needs to your next dental visit, if you are in their area be sure to check them out. Level 5 Salon, San Leandro, CA Chew Dental Group, Fremont, CA Scent & Fire Candle Company, Fresno, CA Valley […]
Three CA Women and BIPOC-Owned RISE Businesses to Support this Women’s History Month
From 2014 to 2019, the number of businesses owned by women of color increased by 43%, doubling the growth rate of women-owned businesses (21%) — but some of these businesses have struggled to get the support they need during the Covid-19 pandemic. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to highlight three California–based Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and women-owned […]
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