Community Growth
Community growth is essential for fostering a vibrant, supportive, and dynamic environment where everyone can thrive. By welcoming new members and encouraging active participation, we create a diverse network of individuals who bring unique perspectives, skills, and ideas. This diversity not only enriches our collective experiences but also drives innovation and collaboration. As our community expands, we can offer more resources, events, and opportunities, enhancing the value for every member. Embracing growth ensures that our community remains resilient, adaptable, and forward-thinking, ultimately benefiting all who are part of it.
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Union Park
Boys & Girls Club
Harbor City Flats
June Woods
Community Wifi Project
The Cornerstone Alliance Community WIFI project is designed to provide free, secure, accessible, and reliable internet services for the community of Benton Harbor, Michigan. It is reported, via the US Census Bureau, that approximately 37% of households are without broadband internet subscriptions (US Census Bureau). Through the course of this project, we have identified several areas of interest throughout the city, targeting highly trafficked city parks and housing developments. These areas will become “host” locations, acting as public WIFI nodes for community members to utilize.
These host locations will have an existing broadband network onsite, managed through the Cornerstone Alliance Public WIFI project. Wireless equipment will then be installed, strategically, amongst the host site’s grounds. WIFI antenna placement will be chosen based on areas most accommodating to pedestrian traffic, activity, and safety – courtyards, common areas, community centers, concession stands, utility poles etc.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s FY2022 Community Project Funding (CPF) award, the project aims to mitigate additional expenses to residents while simultaneously creating an increased value in the quality of life for the community of Benton Harbor, Michigan. As a byproduct of the Cornerstone Alliance WIFI project, we hope to encourage more activity within public spaces as well as increase levels of efficiency for residents and visitors of Benton Harbor, Michigan.