stem – Little Known Help Zone

Donation to Black Girls Code

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 Makenna Lenover

As LKHZ is educating itself and learning during this tumultuous time, we wanted to spread some love to an organization that promotes our message, but also diversity and inclusion.

We recently made a donation to Black Girls Code, an incredible nonprofit devoted to teaching computer science skills to black girls ages 7-17, aiming to reduce the major disparities in the STEM and coding fields.

Racism is institutionalized, and seeps into our education system to perpetuate inequalities. LKHZ sees this globally, and America is not exempt from this. If anything, we are a prime example of racism and educational inequality. Organizations like Black Girls Code is a prime way to fight this (in addition to combatting racism and changing policies). Their free workshops incite passion and make small yet meaningful steps to empower WOC to enter the STEM world (which we need!).

Consider donating as well, no amount is too small!

Advocacy

Giving Tuesday Donations

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Makenna Lenover

For Giving Tuesday, Little Known Help Zone conducted some civic engagement and gave to a variety of causes near and dear to our mission. These ranged from community to globally, and a diverse number of causes received support.

Jaguar Rescue Center- Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

This is a cause we have worked with extensively in the past (read our posts) and wanted to send a bit more love down there. This organization is doing incredible work with jungle animals in Costa Rica, and we’ve seen first hand how meaningful their work is.

Voices for Biodiversity

This is an anthropological organization that supports biodiversity and cultural diversity through global endeavors, preserving the vital ecology of our earth.

TechGirlz

This great group teaches tech and STEM skills to young girls from underprivileged communities, inspiring passion and helping enrich and mentor young women that may not have the resources.

Allentown Food Bank

This local organization feeds Allentown’s hungry, what more can we say than we want to give back to the community that has made this organization a reality.

Look Good Feel Better

This organization gives women undergoing chemo makeup and classes so that while they are working on getting better, they can feel beautiful.

Did you give back this year for Giving Tuesday? Let us know who you contributed to!