Michigan’s corporations are often under fire for not giving enough, so it’s worth taking a moment to recognize the efforts of organizations that support annual giving programs like the Comcast Foundation, which will disbursing more than $350,000 to area organizations this year.

These donations change lives.

Rather than returning to an empty home after school, hundreds of kids will now be able to head to programs supported by the Boys and Girls Clubs.

Their activities help many young people.

Ask Key’isha Manassa, who credits the Boys and Girls Club’s afterschool programs for helping her realize that not only could she complete high school, but she could go on to college and live a life that once seemed unimaginable her.

Some grant recipients, like City Year Detroit, are involved in critical school turn-around efforts that are transforming area schools.

Sixty three percent of students in grade 6 through 9 earning a D or worse in English improved to C or better, in an innovative program led by City Year.

Digital literacy has become a critical determinant of success.

Those that have Internet access and are able to navigate the digital world are more likely to achieve a greater standard of living than those without.

That’s why these type of programs need to be applauded  and supported, according to Gov. Rick Snyder.

“I appreciate the Comcast Foundation’s continued investment in our state’s nonprofit organizations,” Gov. Rick Snyder said. “Thanks to the tireless efforts and extremely important contributions of these various organizations, Michigan is a better place to call home.”

“With more than 3,700 Michigan employees and a presence here that spans four decades, our company has deep roots across the state,” said Tim Collins, senior vice president for Comcast in Michigan. “At Comcast, we believe it’s our duty to invest in nonprofit organizations that share our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve and live in.”

The organizations receiving Comcast Foundation grants in 2016 include:

City Year Detroit ($100,000)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit ($30,000)

Association of Chinese Americans (Madison Heights) ($23,000)

Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation ($20,000)

Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan ($20,000)

100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, Inc. ($15,000)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Michigan Capital Region, Inc. (Lansing) ($15,000)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan ($15,000)

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (Dearborn) ($13,000)

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (Ypsilanti) ($10,000)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint ($10,000)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Holland ($10,000)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties ($10,000)

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Muskegon Lakeshore (Muskegon) ($10,000)

Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan ($10,000)

Grand Rapids Urban League, Inc. ($10,000)

Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, Inc. ($10,000)

Southwestern Michigan Urban League, Inc. (Battle Creek) ($10,000)

Turning Point (Okemos) ($10,000)

Including the support in Michigan, the Comcast Foundation donated $19 million in 2016 to nonprofit organizations in the communities it serves nationwide. In addition to the grants from the Comcast Foundation, Comcast also responds to community needs through local sponsorships and in-kind support, such as airing public service announcements, employee volunteerism, and providing technology equipment and services to educational institutes and local libraries 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—expanding digital literacy, promoting community service, and building tomorrow’s leaders. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated $195 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.

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