TFS is a 35-year-old non-profit providing elementary school children from under-resourced communities in DC with free and comprehensive STEM and arts programming. After school and during the summer, over 300 students participate in hands-on STEM and creative arts projects that develop their social and emotional skills while equipping them with the knowledge to pursue careers in one of the fastest-growing sectors. Each week, students apply engineering and computer science skills to solve problems, read books, create original work across genres, practice fabric arts like quilting, and more. Semesters culminate in an exciting STEM+Arts Fest where friends and family view displays of student work and participate in hands-on activities reflective of the curriculum. Access to these opportunities pays off: TFS students in every grade report increased learning by year’s end, outperforming their non-TFS peers on standardized tests.
Headquarters: DC-Ward 7
Where They Operate: DC-Ward 6; DC-Ward 7; Trinidad; Ivy City; Arboretum; Deanwood; Burrville; Lincoln Heights; Benning
Age Groups Served: Youth (5-11)
Ethnic Groups Served: African American
Population(s) Served: Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members; Students
Schools They Work In: J.O. Wilson ES; Ron Brown MS
Notes: The Fishing School targets children 6-15 years of age.
Awards & Recognition
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Press
- Politics Finds Comfort in TV Home Show
Fri Aug 28 2009, The Washington Times
On Friday, three Obama administration Cabinet secretaries are scheduled to visit.
Budget (FY2025)
- $3 million or higher
- $1 million to $3 million
- $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
Catalogue charities range in size from $100,000 to
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