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
Upcoming Events
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- Community Ambassador Events
- Neighborhood Tech Hub Events
- 2023 Digital Literacy Training Series
Vision Brings Success 7/10/23
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
The launch of Park WiFi program will further the goal of a fully digitally included Detroit
Free Park WiFi
In addition to connecting residents directly to resources, Connect 313’s creativity, coordination and
support has helped strengthen Detroit’s overall digital inclusion ecosystem. This includes the recent
launch of the Park WiFi initiative, which is bringing free public WiFi to five Detroit parks: Bradby Park,
Clark Park, Chandler Park, Palmer Park and McDuffy Park. The pilot program, which was coordinated in
part through Connect 313 and funded through $265,000 in grants from the Detroit Pistons, Rocket
Community Fund and Knight Foundation, has already rolled out in Palmer Park, the home of the Rocket
Mortgage Classic. It is estimated that 5,000 residential homes, or more than 12,600 residents, are within
a half-mile walking distance of the five parks.
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 23, 2023
Maria Montoya is Helping Connect Families to Essential Digital Devices
Maria Montoya is Helping Connect Families to Essential Digital Devices Maria Montoya serves as chair of Connect 313’s Devices and Connectivity Committee. She’s passionate about working with communities to ensure children and families have what they need to succeed. “I have never met a parent who doesn’t want the best for their child or their
August 14, 2023
Meet Shadora Ford, your District Five Community Ambassador
Meet Shadora Ford, your District Five Community Ambassador High-energy Shadora is the founder and leader of Destined for Greatness, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and motivating at-risk girls and young women in Detroit to do things that once seemed impossible. DFG provides training in hygiene, self-esteem, education, and job readiness along with groceries, household supplies,
August 3, 2023
Meet Debra Anderson, your District Seven Community Ambassador.
Meet Debra Anderson, your District Seven Community Ambassador. Debra serves on the board of the Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO), which is a federation of some 130 black and non-black organizations working to build a stronger community through a variety of services including HIV and suicide prevention, substance abuse support and COVID-19 resources. Additionally, DABO is
Testimonials
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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.”