![]() “The continued support of the countless individuals and organizations involved in the Rocket Mortgage Classic allows us to continue Changing the Course across Detroit.” “We’re grateful to work alongside such dedicated partners who all share the same vision and tirelessly work toward achieving it,” said Jason Langwell, executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Despite no ticket sales in 2020 because of COVID-19, the tournament was able to raise so much in large part because of a TV exhibition organized by PGA Tour player Bubba Watson. The Rocket Mortgage Classic raised $1.1 million in its inaugural year, 2019, and then raised $2.7 million in 2020. The $1.35 million raised from the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic marked the second-highest charitable donation in the tournament's three-year history - with $400,000 pledged by Rocket Mortgage from AREA 313, with $5,000 for each eagle made at the par-5 14th and each birdie made at the par-4 16th during the tournament's four days. The Greater Palmer Park Community also received a donation of $109,828, and Birdies for Charity - a conglomeration of different local charities - received $437,169. In addition to the money designated for Changing the Course, the Rocket Mortgage Classic donated $100,000 to the Children's Foundation, benefiting Midnight Golf, the Detroit Police Athletic League, First Tee Greater Detroit and Human-I-T. Together we work to change lives through digital inclusion every day.” "The Rocket Mortgage Classic is more than just a funding partner, they are a thought partner. ![]() “We are well on our way to realizing the dream of every Detroiter having access to the internet, technology and digital-literacy training within a 10-minute walk of their home,” Joshua Edmonds, chief advocate for Connect 313 and Detroit's director of digital inclusion, said in a statement. ![]() Prior to the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Detroit was the least-connected major city in the United States. The Changing the Course initiative is a wing of Rocket Mortgage's Connect 313 Fund, which has invested more than $40 million toward ending Detroit's digital divide. Rocket Mortgage said Thursday that 82,500 Detroit households participated in the program, which amounts to more than 30% of all Detroit households. The program provides low-income households a $30 monthly discount on Internet access as well as a one-time $100 grant toward a smart device. Prior to the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic, the tournament launched EBB 313, which was designed to connect Detroit households with what then was called the Emergency Broadband Benefit and now is known as the Affordable Connectivity Program. While we’ve already seen a near 70% improvement in the number of Detroiters with access to digital tools, we are driven even harder by this success to make an even greater impact through the 2022 event and beyond.” “The success of Changing the Course is measured by the number of Detroit families who are now able to access the internet as well as the brighter future digital inclusion provides. Support from our fans and partners has helped this event raise more than $5.25 million for local nonprofit organizations like the Connect 313 Fund, and it has raised over $3 million and improved digital access across the city by 70% through our Changing The Course initiative.“It is our passion to use the Rocket Giving Fund as a force for change and an opportunity to bridge Detroit’s digital divide,” Jay Farner, CEO of Rocket Companies and chairman of the Rocket Giving Fund, said in a statement. Plus, while we’re proud of the recognition and honored to help bring professional golf to Detroit, we’re even prouder of our Changing The Course initiative that’s helping bridge the digital divide and the progress it’s made over the years.” Whether you’re a golf fan or not, this event has something for everyone. ![]() “As the Marketing Campaign Manager responsible for bringing awareness to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, I think this event is a great opportunity for local Detroiters to experience something new in their community. Biancca Davenport, Marketing Campaign Manager for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, is one of our many team members that helps create added awareness to this great event. The tournament shines a positive spotlight on the vibrant community that is the heart and soul of Detroit.
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