DURHAM, NC – Duke Energy has awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties (BGCDOC) with a $10,000 grant to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities. For several years in a row, Duke Energy has been a huge supporter of STEM programming at BGCDOC. This funding will support the continuation of BGCDOC’s STEM Friday programming, which occur year-round during the after-school program and summer camp. STEM Fridays are designed to engage students in STEM subjects through fun and interactive projects and activities such as planting seeds, baking cookies, engineering miniature bridges and catapults, and learning about chemical reactions.
Data shows that many Boys & Girls Club members struggle with STEM subjects, but when given the opportunity to learn with hands-on experiences and fun activities, they are extremely interested. The activities expose many students to things they’ve never seen before, and they are able to apply aspects of STEM to their everyday lives. The ultimate goal of the STEM Fridays program is to increase student interest in STEM subjects, leading to higher academic performance, participation in the classroom, and interest in STEM careers.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties is to inspire and enable all young people, particularly those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
BGCDOC was established in 1939 as a dedication to the community service of John Moses Avery. The Club has served over 100,000 youth in Durham since its conception, and currently serves over 150 at-risk youth, ages 6-18, in Durham and Orange Counties every day. The Club has been a steadfast champion in encouraging the success of the community’s children. Charging no more than $10 per year, BGCDOC provides a unique after-school and summer camp experience that helps students academically and in life.
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About the Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs of communities where its customers live and work. The foundation contributes more than $33 million annually in charitable gifts. The foundation’s education focus spans kindergarten to career – particularly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) – as well as early childhood literacy and workforce development. The foundation also supports environmental projects and community impact initiatives, including arts and culture. Duke Energy employees and retirees actively contribute to their communities as volunteers and leaders with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is committed to building on its legacy of community service. For more information, visit duke-energy.com/foundation.
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