The Quicken Loans Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation have donated a combined $1.2 million donation to address the ongoing impact of coronavirus in Detroit, including:
- $250,000 donations by both the Quicken Loans Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation into the United Way for Southeastern Michigan COVID-19 Community Response Fund that will support vulnerable populations and the nonprofits serving those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic ($500,000 total).
- A $250,000 investment by the Gilbert Family Foundation to the United Community Housing Coalition to address housing instability, including mortgage, rental and utility assistance, as well as additional issues exacerbated by the effects of coronavirus on the community.
- $450,000 to be provided as flexible investments by the Quicken Loans Community Fund for small businesses and existing grant partners to ensure they can maintain operations in the weeks ahead.
- $4 million in technology purchases to ensure team members can work from home.
Rocket Mortgage and the Rock Family of Companies announced a wide-scale effort, in partnership with numerous private and public organizations, to source necessary materials to fight the coronavirus pandemic for use in Detroit. The effort includes establishing partnerships with companies for the manufacturing and distribution of equipment for local hospitals, governments and health professionals.