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More Than 90,000 Comcast NBCUniversal Volunteers to Give Back and 'Make Change Happen' in Communities around the World on 14th Comcast Cares DayThis Saturday, April 25, volunteers will contribute their time and energy at more than 750 project sites across the globe as part of Comcast Cares Day. Taking place each April during National Volunteer Month and on the heels of Earth Week, Comcast (News - Alert) Cares Day is the nation's largest single-day corporate volunteer effort and part of the Company's year-round commitment to community service. More than 90,000 Comcast NBCUniversal employees, their family and friends, and community partners will "make change happen" as they spend the day giving back to their communities. Now in its 14th year, the annual day of service has completed nearly 6,000 projects and has contributed more than $16 million to local non-profit organizations. "Being an active member and supporting the communities we serve is central to our company's culture. With more than 90,000 volunteers helping others around the world, Comcast Cares Day has an enormous impact on our employees and communities," said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation. "I'm very thankful to all of the volunteers and community partners who are contributing their time to make it such a memorable day and success." During this year's Comcast Cares Day, volunteers at several hundred projects will serve at sites across the country and worldwide with NBCUniversal managing projects in dozens of countries, including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and Switzerland. "Comcast Cares Day is a shining example of how our employees, family members, friends and community partners all come together with a similar goal of creating a positive, lasting impact in our communities," said David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation. "I am proud to join the tens of thousands of volunteers who will help improve our neighborhoods, making a positive difference in the lives of others." Projects planned for this Saturday include revitalizing neglected neighborhood parks, beautifying schools, stocking community food banks, planting trees, refreshing playgrounds, installing computer labs at community centers, and so much more. As part of NBCUniversal's Green is Universal initiative, many planet-friendly projects, such as building community gardens, cleaning beaches and riverbanks, and planting trees will add to the diverse line-up of projects. Comcast NBCUniversal also has partnered with many non-profit community organizations and local chapters of the National Council of La Raza and the National Urban League, who will be working side-by-side with Comcast Cares Day volunteers on Saturday. Additionally, teams from Comcast NBCUniversal will be partnering with Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters, City Year, and Easter Seals, along with hundreds of other local community organizations. Below is a sampling of the multiple projects taking place this week:
Comcast NBCUniversal supports the communities we serve by volunteering, providing access to innovative technology, giving financial support and partnering with organizations to make communities stronger. Comcast primarily invests in programs and nonprofits that address digital literacy, youth leadership development and community service. Since 2001, Comcast's overall giving has exceeded $3.9 billion in cash and in-kind contributions supporting local non-profit organizations and other charitable partners across the country. About the Comcast Foundation The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities. The Foundation has three community investment priorities-promoting service, expanding digital literacy, and building tomorrow's leaders. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated nearly $158 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/community. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBCUniversal operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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