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.
June 29, 2022
Exclusive poll finds Detroiters want affordable broadband access and support a public high-speed internet network
Exclusive poll finds Detroiters want affordable broadband access and support a public high-speed internet network A recent poll of Detroit residents supports the need for a strategic, city-led approach to bridging the digital divide. The survey of 600 Detroit adults, conducted in April and May 2022 by Washington, D.C.-based GQR, reveals 2 out of 3
June 29, 2022
From DTE to Connect 313, How David Underwood Helps Detroiters
From DTE to Connect 313, How David Underwood Helps Detroiters “I worked in Detroit, I play in Detroit, I worship and go to church in Detroit,” says David Underwood, chair of Connect 313’s Devices and Connectivity committee. “I care a lot about the city, and I care a lot about its people, and I want
June 17, 2022
Kaleena Louis’s Detroit Legacy
Kaleena Louis’s Detroit Legacy Kaleena Louis proudly calls herself a ‘legacy Detroiter.’ As Connect 313’s Policy, Advocacy, and Ecosystem vice chair, she supports the city where she was born and raised by connecting people to digital resources. “A big portion is connecting with the community where they are. You can’t assume that people know what’s
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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.”
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“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.”