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Every day 267,945 kids in New Jersey leave school with nowhere to go. They risk being unsupervised, unguided and unsafe. Boys & Girls Clubs fill the gap between school and home. Clubs provide welcoming, positive environments in which kids have fun, participate in life-changing program and experiences and build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults. Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is an alliance of 22 Boys & Girls Club organizations serving more than 55,000 youth ages 5-18 throughout the Garden State. Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is a collaborative effort representing all 22 Clubs with the purpose of building local Club capacity; raising public awareness; and securing resources and financial support to increase the impact and reach of local Clubs. Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey works to strengthen and grow the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs which is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens.

TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR CHILDREN TO RECREATE WITHOUT THE USUAL WORRIES OF STRANGERS INFLUENCING CHILDREN.

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The mission of Black Girls Code is to provide Black girls access to engaging computer programming education that sparks their interest in technology, unlocks their potential, and leads to more equitable communities. We primarily work with girls ages 7-17, and young women up to age 25 as part of our alumnae program. Through our virtual programs and school and community based programs, we serve approximately 5,000 girls annually. We serve additional young people through our Code Along series via Youtube. Since 2011, we have served more than 30,000 girls. Black Girls Code aspires to reach 1 million girls of color to code by 2040. For more information, visit our website at http://wearebgc.com/.

Girls Who Code programs work to inspire, educate, and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. Our organization values bravery, sisterhood, and activism as we work to fulfill our mission to close the gender gap in tech.

I Wish is a volunteer led global initiative to inspire young females (aged 14-17) to explore a career in STEM. I Wish has evolved since its inception in 2015 from being a once a year Showcase to an all year-round showcase of opportunities in STEM. I Wish is now multi-faceted. It comprises of Showcase Events both in person and streamed virtually in addition to providing a STEM information resource for students and teachers campus weeks with 5 Higher Education Institutes, an alumni circle building stem bridges from primary to secondary and on to Higher Education and through our Survey a policy driver for government and stakeholders in STEM. The Showcase Events comprise: 1. a Conference Zone where the students hear from women and men forging careers in STEM, from groundbreaking researchers to entrepreneurs, data scientists and engineers; and 2. an interactive Exhibition Zone where the students can engage with STEM industries and higher education from leaders in their field like Dell, Trinity, ARUP, Aer Lingus, DIT to entrepreneurs and creatives working in STEM; 3. a Teach IT Zone designed as a resource for teachers; 4. a Create IT Zone demonstrating the creative side of STEM; 5. a Build IT Zone promoting female entrepreneurs in STEM. Since 2015 the I Wish Showcase Events have turned the heads of over 50,000 girls towards STEM and empowered them to become the next generation of thought leaders, innovators and game changers in our ever changing world.

To promote youth and minority participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career fields

HOLY SPIRIT STEM ACADEMY A LEADING CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LOS ANGELES At Holy Spirit STEM Academy, they combine spirituality, academics and service to prepare the students to live a Catholic faith-filled life. Their school motto, “Love of God, Love of Others, Love of Self”, is practiced by the school community on a daily basis.

Girls Leading Girls trains young women in leadership and life skills through soccer.