Front Porch Alliance
Front Porch Alliance offers 6 STEAM-based programs for school-age youth. Our emphasis on intergenerational mentorship fosters confidence, skill building, community support, and social emotional growth. Program goals include: 75% of youth will demonstrate effective communication skills via a presentation to peers/community; and 80% of youth having at least 1 additional supportive adult in their life.PALs: elementary, in and after school: reading and math interventions, support, and supplementingRobotics: grades 4-6, solving real-world problems through creativity, teamwork, and codingFinancial Literacy: grades 7-12, gaining skills needed to earn a job, spend money within a budget, and save & invest wisely.Shark Tank: grades 7-12, from idea generation to developing prototypes, students gain skills needed to start their own business & will pitch their ideas to local business ownersPORCH Storytellers: personal and community storytelling through various art mediaReel Collectors: community storytelling through filmOur Stories: community storytelling through podcasting
Type
- Community organization/Advocacy/Support
Audience Served
- Educators
- Families
- Parents
- Students: Elementary
- Students: High School
- Students: Middle School
Opportunities Offered
- After school/out of school
- In school
- Internships
Focus Areas
- Arts
- Coding/Programming
- Computer Science
- Digital Media Production
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship/Innovation
- Making/DIY
- Math
- Robotics
- Technology