Built by parents.
Run by volunteers.

For Piedmont Makers, 2024-25 was a year of building, literally. We built robots. We helped hundreds of students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a sense of belonging in science and engineering spaces. We built a permanent home for youth robotics. We built new partnerships across the East Bay, and pathways for hundreds of kids who might not otherwise see themselves as engineers, scientists, or makers.

When Piedmont Makers started over a decade ago, we imagined a community where every child could experience the joy of creating something with their hands, and their minds. This year, we served more students from more schools across more cities than ever before. We welcomed kids from Title 1 schools alongside kids from private academies. We watched girls lead robotics teams. We saw high schoolers teach elementary students how to use CAD software.

None of this happens without you. The parents who volunteer as coaches. The teachers who stay late. The donors who believe that hands-on learning matters. The mentors who show up week after week.