EDUCATION & YOUTH DONATE ONLINE MCGIVES.COM SALINAS COMMUNITY SCIENCE WORKSHOP YEAR FOUNDED: 2019 PAID STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS: 4 paid, 2 volunteers BUDGET: $468,779 809-6364 CSWSALINAS.ORG BIG IDEA: Freedom to explore, experiment and express creativity are all celebrated through the Salinas Community Science Workshop. This group’s Big Idea—which runs with the motto of “Tools in Your Hands!”—helps kids build skills and understanding of scientific concepts with its after-school drop-in program. Families are free to try new projects or check out the Workshop’s exhibits, helping to nurture scientists and critical thinkers of tomorrow. Donations go toward purchasing supplies to keep this workshop space vibrant and welcoming. “Community Science Workshops are a fantastic way to bring people together and promote education. They provide a space for individuals to learn about science and technology, and to engage with the community in a fun and interactive way. They can inspire a love of learning and can encourage people to explore new ideas and concepts, as well as develop critical thinking skills and promote science literacy. Overall, Community Science Workshops are a great way to promote education, inspire curiosity and bring people together.” -Guadalupe Soto, 13 SPECIAL KIDS CONNECT YEAR FOUNDED: 2007 PAID STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS: 10 paid, 50 volunteers BUDGET: $850,000 372-2730 SPECIALKIDSCONNECT.ORG BIG IDEA: Since 2014, Special Kids Connect has provided the REACH portfolio of inclusive recreation programs, bringing kids with special needs together with kids who do not have special needs to have fun and learn new skills. Each youth participates at their own level and own pace, developing motor skills and learning social skills in a nurturing environment that levels the playing field for all. With last year’s donations, this Big Idea expanded to include a Soledad basketball program and new REACH art programs in Salinas. “When my son participates in REACH programs, he feels like he’s a part of a group, a member of a team. He feels like he belongs.” -Bertha Martinez STEVENSON SCHOOL YEAR FOUNDED: 1952 PAID STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS: 196 paid, 350 volunteers BUDGET: $36,290,000 625-8300 STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG BIG IDEA: Stevenson School describes itself as providing “world-class and life-changing educational 98 Monterey County GIVES! 2023 mcgives.com
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