What We Do
Empowering Detroiters in a Digital World
Our Origin Story
Locally Led, Expertly Informed
The Connect 313 Fund was formed in 2020 to coordinate and support city-wide digital inclusion efforts with a data-driven, community-based philosophy. The Connect 313 Fund was launched at the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA Tour event as part of the tournament’s “Changing the Course” initiative.
The Founding Members
Jason Momoa joins Connect 313 to Raise Awareness of Detroit’s Digital Divide.
Jason Momoa toured the city with Josh Edmonds, Director of Digital Inclusion for the City of Detroit, to learn more about the important progress being made to connect the community and ensure all Detroit residents can access the digital world and the opportunity it brings.
Jason Momoa joins Connect 313 to Raise Awareness of Detroit’s Digital Divide.
Jason Momoa toured the city with Josh Edmonds, Director of Digital Inclusion for the City of Detroit, to learn more about the important progress being made to connect the community and ensure all Detroit residents can access the digital world and the opportunity it brings.
The Numbers
Statistics/Wins
Connect 313 Members
Pounds of dormant technology diverted from landfills
Devices Distributed
Connect 313 in the News and Community Update
The latest community updates and impact stories.
August 1, 2022
Qumisha Goss is Building Connect 313’s Digital Literacy Playbook
Qumisha Goss is Building Connect 313’s Digital Literacy Playbook If you’re wondering how these blog posts get on Connect 313’s website, Qumisha Goss is the person who makes it happen. Qumisha is Connect 313’s Digital Literacy Subject Matter Expert and the Management Lead of the Digital Literacy and Skilling Committee. Before joining Connect 313, Qumisha
July 27, 2022
Total Health Care Foundation awards $150,000 to benefit Connect 313
Total Health Care Foundation awards $150,000 to benefit Connect 313 On a crisp, clear afternoon at the Detroit Golf Club, the Total Health Care Foundation awarded the Rocket Giving Fund a $150,000 grant to benefit Connect 313, a collaborative organization that aims to close Detroit’s digital divide. The check presentation took place at the AREA
July 18, 2022
Naimah Wade Helps Cultivate ‘The Genius Within’
Naimah Wade Helps Cultivate ‘The Genius Within’ Naimah Wade enjoys helping people cultivate the genius within themselves, which is why she joined the Connect 313 team. “What the most impactful people in my world did for me was reduce barriers or eliminate them all together,” Naimah says. “I am a part of this work to
Testimonials
See what out community says about us and the service we provide.
Stella Smith
Hamtramack
Thomas Smith
Bagley
“They help us in so many ways that I feel like we can truly call them a partner because they have become an extension of our team.”
Ernest Smith
New Center
“They help us in so many ways that I feel like we can truly call them a partner because they have become an extension of our team.”
Eloise Smith
Southwest Detroit
“They help us in so many ways that I feel like we can truly call them a partner because they have become an extension of our team.”
Stella Smith
Hamtramack
“They help us in so many ways that I feel like we can truly call them a partner because they have become an extension of our team.”
Thomas Smith
Bagley
“They help us in so many ways that I feel like we can truly call them a partner because they have become an extension of our team.”
Ernest Smith
New Center
“They help us in so many ways that I feel like we can truly call them a partner because they have become an extension of our team.”
Eloise Smith
Southwest Detroit
“They help us in so many ways that I feel like we can truly call them a partner because they have become an extension of our team.”
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Newsletter
Join our newsletter to stay informed on Connect 313 initiatives, classes, and events.
Don’t worry, we won’t spam you.
“They help us in so many ways that I feel like we can truly call them a partner because they have become an extension of our team.”