Changing the Course Beneficiaries

Connect 313 Fund

The Connect 313 Fund is a new organization that will coordinate digital inclusion strategy across the city of Detroit. Developed in collaboration with public and nonprofit partners, the Connect 313 Fund is focused on four strategic pillars:

1. Collecting accurate neighborhood-level data on technology and internet access.
2. Building and supporting neighborhood technology hubs by investing in trusted community centers to grow technology resources.
3. Empowering residents to become digital literacy ambassadors in their respective neighborhoods.
4. Coordinating city-wide fundraising and public advocacy for systemic change in digital inclusion.
   

The United Way for Southeastern Michigan will administer the Connect 313 Fund, which will include a board and governance structure that includes community, nonprofit and philanthropic leaders.

The Children's Foundation

The Children’s Foundation supports pediatric research, education, community benefit programs, and other initiatives that improve the health of children in Michigan. As part of the Rocket Mortgage Classic’s Changing the Course initiative, The Children’s Foundation will work with youth-centric nonprofits to bridge the digital divide within their programming. Partners include 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic beneficiaries Detroit Police Athletic League, First Tee of Greater Detroit and Midnight Golf.

Greater Palmer Park Community 

A collection of seven neighborhoods around Palmer Park and the Detroit Golf Club dedicated to the holistic improvement and advancement of the entire area.