LOCAL PROGRAMS
Thinkersmith - Thinkersmith is an idea that is long past due! Thinkersmith treats computer science education as a passion, rather than just a curriculum. Located in Oregon, Thinkersmith reaches out to girls of all ages with their Girls' Open-Source coding group. They teach confidence and balance when it comes to computational thinking and technology. (Oregon)
Donate Link: http://www.thinkersmith.org/donate
Coastal Studies for Girls - is the country’s only residential science and leadership semester school for 10th grade girls. CSG is dedicated to girls who have a love for learning and discovery, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to challenge themselves. (Maine)
http://www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org
Donate Link: https://www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org/donate.php
Girlstart - a non-profit organization created to empower girls to excel in math, science, and technology. Founded in 1997 in Austin, Texas, Girlstart has quickly established itself as a best-case practices leader in empowering, educating, and motivating girls to enjoy and become more proficient in math, science and technology. All Girlstart programs share a common theme of hands-on exploration of science, math, and technology in a fun and girl-friendly environment. These programs are held at the Girlstart Tech Center and in Austin-area schools. (Texas)
Donate Link: http://www.girlstart.org/donate.asp
Science Club for Girls - Our mission is to increase the self-confidence and literacy in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) of K-12th grade girls belonging to groups that are underrepresented in these fields, through free programs that include hands-on learning, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
Girls work with mentor-scientists who model and foster leadership, affirm college as an expectation, and promote careers in science and technology as goals and options. (Massachusetts)
http://www.scienceclubforgirls.org
Donate Link: http://www.scienceclubforgirls.org/donations.php
Techbridge - The mission of Techbridge is to encourage girls in technology, science and engineering. Techbridge offers after-school and summer programs with hands-on projects, career exploration opportunities, and academic and career guidance. Since its founding by Chabot Space & Science Center, Techbridge has served over 2,800 girls in grades 5-12. Our mantra is to change girls' lives, one girl at a time, reflecting our philosophy to bring about significant change in a student's life through consistent, personal support and a dedication to increasing their choices for the future (California)
http://www.techbridgegirls.org
Donate Link: http://www.techbridgegirls.org/Donate.aspx
NATIONAL NETWORKS
Girl Scouts of the USA - Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
Donate Link: http://www.girlscouts.org/support
National Girls Collaborative Project - The vision of the NGCP is to bring together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The National Girls Collaborative Project serves more than 1800 programs representing 2 million girls.
Donate Link: http://www.ngcproject.org/donate/index.cfm
National Center for Women & Information Technology - NCWIT is a coalition of over 200 prominent corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and non-profits working to increase women's participation in information technology (IT). NCWIT is a 501(c)(3)*, established in 2004.
Donate Link: http://www.ncwit.org/get.donate.html
