Partnerships

​Partnership with DC Public Libraries:
We work with the Parklands-Turner DC Public Library in Ward 8 to provide a community-based afterschool program. Children attend the local library with their parents or guardians, where our program also focuses on enhancing parental awareness of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Some parents volunteer to help ensure safety during activities. This community-oriented approach allows us to engage directly with parents and involve them in implementing the STEM program. As part of our community service, we provide snacks for children and volunteer parents. The public libraries offer free space and safety monitoring during our sessions. While many afterschool programs are available at the libraries, ours is unique as we are the first organization to provide a STEM program in this community. Children can participate in hands-on STEAM activities throughout the program, and we plan to expand our program to additional DCPL branches. 

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Partnership with DC Public Schools (DCPS) through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA):
We have established a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with DCPS to address gaps in STEM education within DC public schools. 

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Partnership with DC Elementary Public Schools in Low-Income Neighborhoods, Ward 8:
We previously partnered with Turner Elementary and Malcolm X Elementary Schools to deliver a STEM program, and we currently partner with Savoy Elementary School to address the STEM education gap in low-income areas. Due to high demand, we plan to expand our program to additional schools. Our program aims to provide the STEM education many DC public schools struggle to offer during regular school hours. Furthermore, we are the only organization in these schools providing the program at no cost. We emphasize hands-on activities to make STEM more engaging and enjoyable for children.

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