It's Cool to Code Club Funding

The most powerful things that can change the trajectory of a child's life are education and exposure to opportunity.  It's Cool to Code is a program for elementary school children founded by three high school seniors: Karis Johnson, Robert Cranston, and Jaysen Banks.  This program will provide educational, hands-on learning opportunities in STEM and exposure to careers and positive role models. The goals of the program include:

• exposing elementary school students to coding and careers in coding
• increasing students’ knowledge of coding through training and hands-on opportunities
• empowering students to utilize their newly acquired coding skills to create their own game or simulation

     With the exponential rise in the demand for talented individuals in the STEM field, It's Cool to Code allows students at Centerville Elementary School to get a head start on developing the key skills they need to be competitive in careers of the future. 

     It's Cool to Code will also serve as a mentoring program to the eleven young men that were hand-selected for the program, giving them additional motivation to overcome personal challenges and excel in school. As intelligent males who strive to change stereotypes, we look forward to inspiring even younger men to do the same. This is more than a program that teaches kids how to code. It's Cool to Code teaches kids how to be successful. It teaches them that you can be great at anything, even if it isn't coding, if you are dedicated and persistent. 

     We are excited to offer It's Cool to Code at no cost to participants, but we need your help! We are seeking financial donations to cover the costs of software, equipment and supplies for the program. We need your help to raise $1750 by February 4, 2019. You can help by 1) GIVING a donation of any amount and 2) SHARING this fundraiser with your networks TODAY!