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Neighborhood House addresses loneliness and bridges the digital divide

Neighborhood House addresses loneliness and bridges the digital divide with help from Comcast. Read more here!

Summary:

Neighborhood House in Salt Lake City brings together children and older adults to combat loneliness. It provides affordable daycare for children and activities for aging adults, aiming to create meaningful bonds between the two generations. Comcast has partnered with Neighborhood House to bridge the digital divide by providing internet and laptop computers to the families in the program, and additional resources will be launched with Comcast's funding. The program has been praised for its positive impact, with participants highlighting the importance of making new friends and advocating for more programs like Neighborhood House.

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