Technology has the power to transform communities and supercharge impact. Rainbow PUSH and Values Partnerships are partnering with Google to provide technology training at churches around the country.

The Digital Divide is real.
So is our commitment to bridging it.

When young people, seniors, and others look for resources, they often find them in places of worship. Connected Churches builds on Google's commitment to Digital Inclusion by providing digital, in-person, and self-guided learning opportunities; available in local communities, at events, and at home.

Seniors can learn to use technology to keep in touch with friends and family

Churches can organize their businesses processes

Students can learn to use GSuite and to train others

Churches can start their own technology programs

Digital Inclusion Specialists provide support to local communities

How we got here

For generations, houses of worship have been the soul of local communities; providing fellowship, inspiration, and resources. Google’s commitment stretches to the beginnings of the company, as does the commitment of partners Rainbow PUSH and Values Partnerships to community impact.
We began building relationships to better understand how worship centers and their members use technology with the goal of combining Google's expertise with the reach of local worship centers in communities around the nation.
In 2016, we led learning sessions at church conferences and meetings to take the pulse of their members on technology. What we learned informed the development of the Connected Churches Toolkit. In 2017, we launched the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Digital Inclusion Fellowship program, embedding digital experts in Atlanta, GA and Oakland, CA. We also used the toolkit to hold in-person technology trainings at conferences and local worship centers with thousands of participants in 10 states.
Today, our work and impact continues to expand.