Rocket Community Fund Commits $3.5M to Detroit Last Mile Initiative With DigitalC

Rocket Community Fund announced a $3.5 million investment on July 30, 2026 in the Detroit Last Mile Initiative, a partnership with DigitalC and the Detroit Housing Commission to expand affordable, high-speed home internet in three pilot communities — Forest Park, Brewster, and Diggs. The investment is part of a broader $4.5 million legacy gift tied to the Rocket Classic golf tournament. In its initial phase, the initiative is expected to reach up to 2,400 households and 6,000 residents, adapting DigitalC's Cleveland model that pairs infrastructure investment with affordability programs and resident digital-skills support to convert access into sustained use.