Comcast Cares Day, which is observed on May 13 this year, brings together its employees, families, friends, and community partners from all around the globe to volunteer and make a difference in their communities. Comcast Cares Day, which has evolved to become the nation’s biggest single-day corporate volunteer event, celebrates the company’s year-round dedication to service. Hundreds of their employees, for example, mentor local school children in Comcast locations around the country as part of their collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters. They also act as ambassadors in their communities, assisting underprivileged families in bridging the digital gap via access to technology. Furthermore, their employees donate their professional talents, such as marketing, human resources, and legal knowledge, to support charitable organizations.
History of Comcast Cares Day
Comcast Cares Day began in 2001, with 6,100 volunteers assisting in improving approximately 100 community sites. In 2021, over 100,000 volunteers, including staff, their families and friends, and our nonprofit partners, came out to spruce up neighborhoods, beautify schools, plant trees, and do a variety of other things across 39 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 21 different countries. Comcast Cares Day, the country’s most prominent corporate charitable event, is one of the company’s most cherished traditions.It’s been an incredible journey over the years. About 200 Comcast staff members volunteered for Philadelphia Cares Day in 1996. In its current form, Comcast Cares Day debuted in 2001 after observing how much volunteer work resonated with staff members in the company’s hometown, and it just kept growing from there. Over the years Comcast Cares Day has had over one million volunteers from dozens of nations worldwide.Comcast N.B.C.Universal marked its 17th Comcast Cares Day on April 21, 2018, and reached the millionth volunteer milestone since its inception in 2001. Giving back to communities is central to Comcast N.B.C.Universal’s culture, and Comcast Cares Day is the company’s way of recognizing its employees’ dedication to improving communities daily. Comcast identified its one-millionth volunteer, Kyeshia Bates, a Comcast worker for seven years who worked on Detroit’s order fulfillment team to commemorate this significant achievement. Over 1 million Comcast Cares Day participants have committed over 6 million volunteer hours to help communities with over 10,000 projects globally since the inaugural Comcast Cares Day in 2001.
Comcast Cares Day timeline
Ralph Roberts founds Comcast with the purchase of American Cable Systems, a 1,200-subscriber cable system in Tupelo, Mississippi.
About 200 Comcast staff members volunteer for Philadelphia Cares Day.
About 6,100 volunteers assist in improving approximately 100 community sites on the first Comcast Cares Day.
Comcast N.B.C.Universal marks its 17th Comcast Cares Day on April 21, 2018, and reaches the millionth volunteer milestone since its inception in 2001.
Comcast Cares Day FAQs
What exactly does Comcast do?
Comcast Corporation is a multinational media and technology conglomerate that operates two primary enterprises: Comcast Cable and N.B.C.Universal.
What exactly are Comcast Brands?
N.B.C.Universal, AT&T Broadband, DreamWorks Animation, Sky, and XUMO are five of Comcast’s most significant acquisitions.
How do I contact Comcast's customer service?
Call 1-800-XFINITY to speak with a Comcast customer service representative.
How to Observe Comcast Cares Day
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Donate cash
You can celebrate this day by donating. Look for Comcast Cares Day initiatives to give to.
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Volunteer services
You can also observe Comcast Cares Day by volunteering your services on this day. See what’s happening where you live.
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Share on social media
Support Comcast Cares Day by sharing posts about this day on social media. Use the hashtag #ComcastCaresDay.
5 Interesting Facts About Comcast
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Founder inducted into Cable Hall of Fame
In 2000, the company's founder, Ralph J. Roberts was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame.
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Comcast was known as International Equity Corp
According to his Cable Hall of Fame biography, Ralph Robert's company was named International Equity Corp before it was called Comcast.
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Microsoft invested $1 billion into Comcast
The agreement, signed in 1997, aimed to improve Comcast's rollout of high-speed data and cable services.
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The U.S. Second Largest Pay-T.V. Provider
In addition to having the most Internet customers, it is also the second-largest pay-T.V. provider in the United States, trailing only AT&T, which surpassed it after acquiring DirecTV.
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Comcast is a large and diverse corporation
The media conglomerate owns N.B.C., its cable networks, Universal Studio, and Universal Studios theme parks.
Why Comcast Cares Day is Important
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There are over 10,000 volunteer projects
Comcast Cares Day volunteers have worked on more than 10,000 projects around the world. We love to see dedication!
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They have over one million volunteers
Over one million Comcast Cares Day volunteers have committed over six million service hours to benefit local communities. We love taking care of our communities!
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There are over $25 million grants
Comcast Cares Day has contributed nearly $25 million in grants to participating local nonprofit partners. See how you can contribute to this day!
Comcast Cares Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2022 | May 14 | Saturday |
| 2023 | May 13 | Saturday |
| 2024 | May 11 | Saturday |
| 2025 | May 10 | Saturday |
| 2026 | May 9 | Saturday |
