Rocket Community Fund

We're proud to invest in tomorrow's tech leaders, right here in Detroit! Since 2019, Rocket Community Fund has been working to create meaningful pathways into tech careers through our partnership with Grow Detroit's Young Talent (GDYT) and Wayne State University. This summer we hosted an innovative Generative AI workshop that brought together Detroit Public Schools Community District high school students and WSU honor student mentors. The event exemplified our commitment to preparing Detroit youth for the careers of the future through hands-on tech exposure and mentorship. As Jonathan Pulley M.A. noted,"To diversity our workforce, we must invest in the future. We know that the more exposure students have to innovative technology, the more likely they are to consider the tech field when exploring careers." We couldn't agree more. We're proud to see this partnership grow and support the next generation of Detroit talent! Learn More: https://bit.ly/3SL2Yti

Thread tie: supporting the next generation with the resources they need to thrive, while empowering our team members to make an impact! A big thank you to our #Phoenix Rocket Companies team members who recently #volunteered with Southwest Human Development, painting Little Libraries and sorting through donated books and school supplies for children in our communities. Together, we're strengthening the communities we call home!

Bridging the #digitaldivide in #Detroit takes a village. That's why we're grateful for like-minded partners including Connect 313, Detroit Parks Coalition, City of Detroit and funders including Detroit Pistons and Knight Foundation who share our vision for a more equitable Detroit, where digital access is free to all. Thanks to our collective efforts, five Detroit public parks have free wi-fi. About 12,600 residents are within a half-mile walking distance of the five parks, and 25,000 people have used the wi-fi networks as of August. We're excited to see how initiatives like this will continue to connect and support our community! Learn More: https://bit.ly/3M46dIP

Housing is a human right. Today, on #WorldHomelessDay, we join Community Solutions, Inc. in our shared mission to end homelessness for good. Because everyone deserves access to safe and stable housing. Together with our partners and Rocket Companies, we're dedicated to helping everyone home - and we're building communities where that future is possible. More: https://bit.ly/40sfxN1

🚀 Leaders who live our culture and lead by example! 🚀 The Rocket Companies Z Team joined our Executive Director Laura Grannemann yesterday to volunteer with the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership (JLGP). Our senior leaders helped beautify the new recreation space and repot flowers for residents in the neighborhood. The Z team also had the opportunity to tour the new space and learn about how the Gilbert Family Foundation and other funders are supporting the construction of the Joe Louis Greenway - a 29 mile recreational pathway that will connect residents across 23 neighborhoods. This experience was a tangible example of our For More Than Profit approach. Together, we're tying threads between our commitment to Detroit neighborhoods and empowering our team members and leaders to make a positive impact. It's just one of the many ways we're working together to help everyone home. 🏡

We are proud to share that our Executive Director, Laura Grannemann, has been named one of Crain's Detroit Business 40 Under 40! This recognition highlights her exceptional philanthropic work, particularly in her efforts to ramp up and stabilize housing in Detroit and beyond. Her passion for community well-being and her commitment to equitable solutions have made a tangible difference in the lives of so many residents. This honor reflects not only Laura's dedication but also the collective impact of both the Rocket Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation teams. Together, we're committed to continuing our work to build a better future for our communities. Congratulations, Laura! 🎉 Your commitment to philanthropy continues to inspire us and drive change! More here: https://bit.ly/4gOXoRj

We were so proud to support the Digital Empowerment Summit. Looking forward to celebrating many many more milestones and progress with Black Tech Saturdays for a more digitally inclusive world!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of Rocket Companies team members who participated in the week-long volunteer event with Life Remodeled in Detroit! Your commitment to serving our community advances our mission to help everyone home by transforming neighborhoods and uplifting lives. Let’s continue this momentum and strive to create a lasting positive change in our hometown - and beyond. Thank you for your hard work and passion!

I’m looking forward to joining WJR 760 AM to talk about the great work we’re doing at the Rocket Community Fund Community Fund to support digital equity work including partners such as Black Tech Saturdays and the Digital Empowerment Summit. A time will be had and we’re going to bring the energy on Sunday morning! When you live where you work, you get to experience the magic of community impact firsthand. I met a group of teachers today m that will be escorting 400 of their youth to the Michigan Science Center for Day 1 of the Summit. We shared a moment of mutual gratitude and expressed how important this moment is for our youth and community. #letsgotogether #digitalinclusion #blacktachsaturdays

Autumn Evans, our Senior Program Manager for Digital Equity and Inclusion, knows how critical it is for communities to be digitally included. She's made it her life's work. Like Autumn, we believe that digital inclusion is essential for building strong, empowered communities. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing access to programs and partnerships that spotlight innovative technologies, including generative AI. Learn more about our progress on bridging the digital divide: https://bit.ly/3XxfKxs and join us next week as we elevate tech in #Detroit during the Digital Inclusion Summit with Black Tech Saturdays !