COMPUTERS4KIDS
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Computers4Kids Mentoring Program
COMPUTERS4KIDS (C4K) COMBINES MENTORING AND TECHNOLOGY TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES. C4K PROVIDES MENTORING IN A CREATIVE, SAFE, AND SUPPORTIVE OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL-GRADE TECHNOLOGY, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THIS YEAR WE RENOVATED OUR SPACE AND RELOCATED TO A TEMPORARY SPACE FROM THE START OF THE FISCAL YEAR THROUGH THE END OF DECEMBER. WE ANTICIPATED A RETURN TO PROGRAMMING IN JANUARY, BUT AN INCREASE IN COVID CASES NECESSITATED AN EXTENDED CLOSURE. WE REOPENED FOR IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING AT THE END OF FEBRUARY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.IN FY22: -125 YOUTH SPENT TIME LEARNING STEAM SKILLS ALONGSIDE MENTORS AND PEERS, -59 UNIQUE YOUTH REGULARLY MET 1-TO-1 WITH ADULT MENTORS, -62 WORKSHOP SESSIONS WERE HELD WITH 78 UNIQUE MEMBER PARTICIPANTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$432.9KProgram 1 [2025]
FOR THE PAST TWO DECADES, CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE YOUTH HAVE IMAGINED BRIGHTER FUTURES AT C4K. THROUGH ACCESS, SUPPORTIVE MENTORS, AND GENEROUS LOCAL PARTNERS, C4K OFFERS PARTICIPANTS SPACE TO SEE THEMSELVES WITHIN AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING.FILLED WITH TOOLS THAT UNLOCK CREATIVE POTENTIAL, OUR C4K CLUBHOUSE IS A PLACE FOR MAKING AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN. LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTESVILLE, OUR SPACE FOASTERS CURIOSITY AND ENABLES THE CONFIDENCE-BUILDING EXPLORATIONS THAT POWER ALL OUR PROGRAMS.DISCOVERY IS OUR GUIDE. FROM 3D PRINTING, TO GAME DEVELOPMENT, TO ANIMATION, YOUTH AND MENTORS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AS THEY CREATE AND GROW TOGETHER. THESE CONNECTIONS BRIDGE GAPS AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES. WE BELIEVE EVERY YOUNG PERSON DESERVES THE CHANCE TO MAKE A BRIGHTER FUTURE HAPPEN.IN FY25:- 79 1-TO-1 MENTORING MATCHES WERE SUPPORTED- 30 YOUTH ENGAGED IN COLLABS - CLUBS WHERE YOUTH DESIGNED AND BUILT STEAM PROJECTS WITH GROUP MENTORS- 128 YOUTH WERE WELCOMED INTO THE CLUBHOUSE, WHERE THEY PARTICIPATED IN STEAM ACITIVITIES AND INTERACTED WITH ADULT MENTORS- 19 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN FREE, STEAM-BASED SUMMER CAMPSGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$580.8K
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