Easterseals Veterans Rally Point Receives $50K Grant For Training

NORWICH, CT — Easterseals Veterans Rally Point received a $50,000 grant for digital literacy training and media skills development, according to a statement.

Representatives from Comcast and Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut were joined by State Sen. Cathy Osten (D-Norwich), State Reps. Kevin Ryan (D-Montville) and Anthony Nolan (D-New London), and Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom for the announcement.

The grant is part of a Comcast initiative to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the internet.

“In today’s digital age it's imperative that all people develop an understanding of how to use the computer and the Internet,” Ryan said in a statement. “This grant from Comcast will enable Easterseals to provide more opportunities for this kind of education at Veterans Rally Point, which in turn will help those in our military community find jobs and stay connected to support resources.”

The grant from Comcast will enhance the media lab at Veterans Rally Point, providing community members with new equipment for basic and advanced digital skills training, including job search utilization, social media, resume composition and other techniques to find employment and access support networks online, as they navigate the civilian world.

“I applaud Comcast for providing Easterseals Veterans Rally Point with a grant to address the critical need for computer competency and media basics in today’s Internet age,” Nolan said in a statement. “This donation provides opportunities for members of our military and veteran community to build and deepen their technical knowledge, which is an asset for both their personal and professional futures.”