By Samantha Ellis | Project Leader
We have decided to simplify and consolidate our GlobalGiving projects beginning in the 2017-18 season. As part of this process we have deactivated the DC Metro FIRST project as of August 2017. Support of FIRST in the DC Metro area is still possible with our STEM Leadership Program for Youth in DC, MD, and VA (#26102) project.
100% of your donation will help bring valuable STEM-based leadership programs and robotics competitions to youth in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Students who participate in our programs are 90% more likely to go to college and 85% more likely to pursue a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
FIRST events offer opportunities for FIRST alumni, sponsors and the general public to volunteer and help as we try to maximize the number of students and teams supported. If you or friends/co-workers are interested, please contact us about volunteering and/or becoming a coach or mentor. All FIRST events across all four programs are free to the public. These events are a great way for you and your families learn about FIRST. If you are interested in volunteering with FIRST Chesapeake/ VirginiaFIRST or with our affiliated FIRST partners go to https://www.firstchesapeake.org/volunteer for information and links.
The following link provides detailed information including schedules for events: www.firstchesapeake.org
You can learn more about the FIRST progression of programs at www.firstinspires.org/
Stay connected to FIRST Chesapeake/ VirginiaFIRST by liking or following us on social media: http://www.facebook.com/firstchesapeake http://www.twitter.com/firstchesapeake
Thanks for your previous time and donations. You can make a difference.
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